: He was inspired to start producing after hearing a song by Italian artist DJ Ness (David Whistle). He reached out to the producer on YouTube, who then taught him the basics of FL Studio .

Walker's journey began at 14 with a simple curiosity about how digital music was made. Lacking formal musical training, he relied on the digital world to build his foundation:

Alan Walker 's rise from a bedroom producer to a global EDM sensation is deeply rooted in his "inspiracion"—a blend of digital self-teaching, cinematic influences, and a unique visual identity. The Origins of Alan Walker

: Much of his early skill set came from watching tutorials on YouTube and receiving feedback from the online music community.