Daily Inspiration: Meet Yuvraj Singh

Today we’d like to introduce you to Yuvraj Singh.

Hi Yuvraj, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. 
I got into music before entering middle school. It was my brother’s birthday, and so we decided to give him a small toy keyboard. He played with it for a while and lost interest in it pretty soon. Therefore, I decided to give it a try and learned my first song, “Happy Birthday.” My parents saw the interest for music slowly rising in me and hired a music teacher. I started learning music theory and playing classical pieces on my own. As I got into middle school, I discovered new genres, songs that everyone was listening to. I got exposed to modern music like pop, dance, trap, edm. Whenever I listened to songs, they inspired me to do something. I could feel the rush in my body and wondered about the process behind making a song. That’s when I gave my first try in making music on a laptop using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). I experimented with midi sequencing and just fiddled with my first music software ever, FL Studio until I finally switched to Mac and started using GarageBand and Logic Pro. As my studies progressed and I graduated from high school, I moved to the UK for my studies and kept music as my hobby. Outside school, I would produce music in my room, on my laptop and release it on platforms like SoundCloud. I kept improving year after year, and then I finally decided to join the music college Berklee College of Music. It opened an entirely new set of opportunities for me, where music was so diverse, and knowledge was immense. Music became a language and started coming naturally to me. I was able to hear songs from a completely different perspective. I gained so many skills from the fields I didn’t even know existed. 

Over the years, I gained experience in producing, sound designing, mixing, and mastering electronic music. By years of experimentation and studying, I became confident in producing any genre of electronic music from dance, house, dubstep, colour bass, future bass to electronic pop, rnb, and many other genres. Through years of critical listening, I have gained the ability to study and adapt to any genre and produce it, making me a versatile music producer. As I continue to learn each day, I have gained different sets of skills, from coding in MAX/ MSP to implementing immersive interactive audio for video games in Unity and more. I even have experience working with API and Neve consoles as a recording engineer and mixing on Avid control surfaces. As part of my professional journey, I have also mixed in 5.1 for films and TV series. 

CurioCity is my artist name and a musical project I started in middle school as a way to evaluate my musical journey and look over my progress from where I started to where I am right now. It has been a great journey, and am really proud of the skills I have gained through years and dedication of constant learning. As a Berklee student, I now feel even more confident in my musicality and understanding of music as a language, which has lifted my listening and production skills to another level. With CurioCity, I plan to take it even further and improve as I learn more about my abilities every day. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
For me, it has always been an interesting life journey. I changed many schools back when I was in India (my home country) because of the backward education system, but nothing truly helped my growth. I then moved to the UK for high school, where I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB), which was a necessary and fruitful experience that prepared me well for the real world. 

As for it being a smooth road, I am still yet to experience the struggles of life. Although I have been involved in some professional projects and have already somewhat set my foot in the audio industry, there is a long way to go until I truly establish myself. I will be graduating from Berklee this May, and so, right now, looking for audio jobs is my main goal, and getting hired is usually a challenge. 

Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am an audio engineer, music producer, and a sound designer. 

With a dual major in Music Production and Engineering, Electronic Production & Design, and a specialization in Audio Post-Production, I specialize in a broad spectrum of audio work, including audio editing, processing, sound design, mixing, mastering, and post-production. My expertise encompasses not only traditional music production but also innovative audio design for games, films, and interactive environments, leveraging industry-standard tools such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton, and game engines like Unity for immersive soundscapes. 

I’m particularly known for my ability to blend technical skill with creative vision, crafting captivating audio experiences that enhance the narrative and emotional impact of games, films, and music. My work has been featured in notable platforms like Rolling Stone India, Shoutout LA, and recognized by Avid Technology, highlighting my contributions to the field. 

What I’m most proud of is my versatility and ability to adapt to various genres and formats, from electronic music production to sound design for visual media. This adaptability, coupled with a deep understanding of sound theory and practical application, enables me to deliver high-quality, impactful audio experiences across a range of projects. 

What sets me apart is my comprehensive educational background, hands-on experience with advanced audio technology, and a collaborative spirit that allows me to work effectively across diverse teams and projects. My dedication to pushing the boundaries of audio engineering and sound design, combined with a constant pursuit of learning and innovation, positions me uniquely in the industry. 

If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I feel that versatility is the one key quality behind my success, especially in the field of audio and music industry. I can work with many different types of projects. Whether it’s music, movies, video games, or something else, I can adapt and create what’s needed. This skill is important because the world of audio is always changing. By learning new things and trying out new ideas, I keep up with these changes and bring new sounds and experiences to my work. 

Being versatile also helps me work well with others. In creative projects, you often need to team up with different people, like directors, game developers, or other musicians. My ability to understand and contribute to various parts of a project makes these collaborations go smoothly and leads to better results. 

Lastly, being good at solving problems is a big part of my job. Sometimes, you run into tricky situations where you need to think creatively to fix an audio issue or make a project better. My ability to look at problems from different angles helps me find solutions that work. 

All of this is supported by my strong background in music and technology, my experience with the latest tools, and my willingness to work together with others. My versatility isn’t just a skill; it’s what makes me successful in what I do. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.music-curiocity.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/music_curiocity
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/music.curiocity
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiocity/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@music_curiocity
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/music_curiocity
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/117I39jY62GqJmZWWgUOed?si=nWNQi8rjTCyiKj_iKmoVwA