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About GratuiTous
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The website is run by GratuiTous (Riley Weller), who is a Recognized FL Studio Trainer!
He began beatmaking education in 2011, around around 2018 launched his Dedicated Beatmaking Education Platform.
Fun Facts about GratuiTous:
- Hosts Music Production Made Simple podcast
- Authors FL Studio Books
- Worked with GRAMMY-Nominated Artist
- Operates Dedicated FL Studio Training Platform
How did GratuiTous Start Making Beats?
GratuiTous has very little knowledge of the music world.. at a young age he took piano lessons for a couple of years.. but quit because he found reading sheet music so boring!
After high school, he visited a friend’s house one night who introduced him to FL Studio around 2009..
It wasn’t until he visited his friend’s house a second time & seeing FL Studio where he decided to download the FL Studio Trial Version for himself.
After about 3 months on the trial, he decided to take the leap and purchase FL Studio..
Every night he’d practice beatmaking after his electrician job.. and become extremely passionate about making beats.
In 2011, he quit his electrician job to venture into beatmaking education with his first website Beatstruggles.com..
This also lead him to created SoundPackFlyer.com which featured sound kits from popular producers at the time (offering exclusive discounts).
Sadly, not able to generate enough revenue from Beatstruggles & SoundPackFlyer.com, he headed back to finish his Electrician Ticket, knowing that teaching FL Studio was his true passion.
This proved to be a great decision, while still building his music production education platform on the side.
In 2018, he launched version 1 of his beatmaker training platform for FL Studio Users; the first time students could become members to watch all the FL Studio courses.
In 2020, version 2 gave a new viewing experience while continuing to grow his catalog of FL Studio courses.
In 2024, Version 3.1 launched.. reducing many of the website plugins with his own custom code to keep the platform lightweight, fast, and easy to navigate.
The Dedicated Platform Today:
- 35 FL Studio Courses
- 92 Hours of Video Content
- 523 Video Lessons
- Private Questions Area
- Members-Only Area (Behind the Scenes)
- Course Pathways Curriculum
- Members get 30% OFF in Shop
Learn FL Studio (FREE and Paid)
GratuiTous offers free FL Studio Tutorials and Resources:
- 🤯 – FREE FL Studio Training [Email List]
- 🎤 – FL Studio Podcast [Music Production Made Simple]
- 🔊 – FL Studio Tutorials
And there’s lots of student reviews in the platform:
👨🎓 itsGratuiTous.com Reviews [FL Studio Courses] 👩🎓
FL Studio Podcast (MPMS):
Music Production Made Simple is GratuiTous’ podcast to keep members up to date with the platform, and FL Studio tips:
A podcast about FL Studio and Beatmaking hosted by GratuiTous (Riley Weller)
There’s been many seasons of the beatmaking podcast so far:
Start on Season 1 for the best experience!
Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts, just search for Music Production Made Simple.
FREE Beatmaking Tools
I have many free FL Studio Tools on my free page.
This gets you signed-up on my email list to stay in the loop, while getting free beatmaking tools, and training. (There will be marketing emails, as the platform is the best experience).
Real Reviews, Great Results
Sometimes people need reviews for proof if my beatmaker training platform will help them..
First, listen to Music by GratuiTous to see I’m a producer first, educator second. This means I still make beats, and bring relevant information to the trainings.
Second, here’s student reviews of the platform:
You may also be interested in member interviews I’ve had.
Beatmaking is Hard at First..
But don’t give up!
The first 3 months are super hard.. there’s many ups and downs all throughout producer life.. understand your music won’t be the best in your first years.. and you constantly have to read and practice to see results.
At first you see big results, but later on, results are much harder to notice.. but if you look years back, you’ll see how far you’ve come.. don’t give up!
DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS.. it makes you feel bad.. especially if you’re still new and learning.
Learning music production, I’ve gained these skills:
- How to make professional beats
- Advanced coding to make my website do what I want!
- How to run a business focused on music production
- How to write beatmaking books about FL Studio
- How to run a podcast about music production
- Truly helping students reach their music goals
Students of all ages have joined the platform, with many seeing VERY good results (ages 15-50+!)
This is because I stayed focused, and like reading & learning!
This is how to find my own sound as a producer, not worrying about specific music genres.
First get your career in place, and build your music skills on the side. This is what I did, which allowed me to reach my music goals! Who would have known over 50,000 students would take my FL Studio? Thank-you so much for your business and support!
FL Studio Video Training:
Where to Start with your FL Studio Beatmaking Education?
A lot of students first start with my FL Studio Beginner’s Bundle.
Once discovering my to the point beatmaking education style, they then jump to my COURSE PATHWAYS.
Course Pathways is like a college curriculum for beatmakers!
(Remember, anyone can learn a music program, but not everyone can learn to make beats.. course pathways teaches how to make custom beats!)
It’s easy! Just watch Course Pathways from Beginner to Advance.. Within 3 months you’ll see great results!
Make Money in Music Without Selling Beats
Making money in the music industry is tricky if you follow Jesus.
I used to sell beats (worked with a GRAMMY-Nominated Artist) but learned this was wrong regarding the Gospel.. because music teaching Jesus is in a different playing field..
In other words, it’s selling the word of God which should be free..
Learn more in this podcast episode.
Also, if you follow Jesus and sell beats to be used for music with profanity, this also doesn’t align with the Bible’s morals..
That’s why I just teach music production instead. It’s been amazing, and I’ve built awesome relationships with students.
Just be aware of your actions.. because “doing music” is everyone’s dream.. but money and fame aren’t what you think.
Build your career first, and keep music second, and you may find how it fits into your life for your benefit!
Still Have Questions for Me?
Online FL Studio Lessons:
Book FL Studio Lessons with me!
These are 1 hour video sessions over Zoom or Skype to talk over microphones and share screens to quickly get to the point.
Most students just need 1 or 2 lessons with me to be on their way.
Use this FL Studio Lesson to answer questions you’re stuck with for straight to the point answers!
A Fun Fact About GratuiTous..
I was an electrician for 10 years in Canada!
However.. I knew beatmaking was my true passion.
Learn FL Studio with GratuiTous
I’ll just recap how I can help you get started with FL Studio. There’s free and paid options:
- Join the Platform (Best Experience)
- Watch Course Pathways
- Join the Newsletter (Free Beatmaking Tools)
- Subscribe to GratuiTous on YouTube
- Listen to MPMS Podcast
- Latest FL Studio Tips
Thanks for reading if you’ve made it this far! If my FL Studio Videos and Training have helped over my years, I’d love to hear from you!
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
KJV – Matthew 24:24
About Author: GratuiTous
GratuiTous discovered FL Studio around 2009 when a friend introduced him to the DAW.. he then began making FL Studio tutorials in 2011 which lead to creating his Beatmaker Training Platform. He also authors music production books, and hosts the "Music Production Made Simple Podcast". Fun Fact: He was an electrician in Canada for 10 Years!
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