Songwriting vs Sound design
Songwriting and sound design have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Songwriting | Sound design |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | Free | $50 |
Choose songwriting if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Less about collecting
Free to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose sound design if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More about collecting
About $50 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Songwriting: Free to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Sound design: Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Audio Interface, Pop Filter Full cost breakdown