"?" for producers..what are the important parts of a track?

[Dj Elixur]

what do you think is the most important part[s] of a track? how do you even start ur tracks? for me, its the melody/harmonies first. programming is the 'easier' part.. but then again, im just starting with production.. my only musical background is classical training in flute *few irrelevant years* , violin *five years* and piano *self taught* so im wondering those who havent had any previous musical experience, what are your methods?

[E. Mitchell]

I don't know if there's any certain important part of the track. I think it all needs to be good. I generally start with the melody, or maybe bassline. I just do whatever I have in my head. Usually the percussion is the last thing I do.

[dilvie]