Practice using a keyboard workstation. While keyboards and synthesizers come in many varieties, a full workstation will allow you to practice and study audio manipulation, step sequencing, recording methods and mixing techniques. Popular workstations include the Yamaha Motif, the Roland Juno G and the Korg M3. Take advantage of all of the features and notice how the voices (sound settings) are influenced by adjusting the sound parameters, and how multi-tracking allows you to create layered electronic recordings.
Download or buy a multi-tracking program. If you have professional production in mind, purchased a fully-equipped production program like Pro Tools, Logic Studio or Cubase. If you just want to get your feet wet, use a beginner's program like GarageBand, MixCraft or Traverso DAW. Choose a program with MIDI-compatibility, as this is essential for electronic music. Explore the software and practice creating tracks, recording digitally with MIDI and manipulating the software synthesizers. Familiarize yourself with the EQ (equalization) grids and all other editing features. To record live electronic music with your software, just connect a MIDI controller keyboard to your PC.
Study the fundamentals of electronic music production. In order to succeed in this field, you will need to understand complicated concepts like the purposes of oscillators and their waveforms, the proper uses of multiband compression and the numeric frequencies that correspond to treble, mid tones and bass. While you can learn a lot from trial and error, you will need a more academic approach to understand how the processes function. Read books on electronic production, such as "Arranging in the Digital World," "The Theory and Technique of Electronic Music" and "The Art of Digital Music."
Study techniques published in free online publications. Electronic music e-zines and archives, such as Sound on Sound, Mix and TweakHeadz Lab, contain easy-to-follow tutorials dealing with specific concepts, like layering MIDI tracks, connecting peripherals and mixing vocals with electronic instruments. Study the techniques and practice them yourself, using your synthesizer, workstation or computer software. Devote a little time to recording and production each day, and before long you will begin creating professional-quality recordings. If you need help understanding certain concepts or just want feedback from experienced musicians, join an electronic musician's forum like Future Producers, Synth Zone or Vintage Synth Explorer.
Attend an accredited music school. This experience may prove too costly for some but can benefit you in many ways. You will receive one-on-one instruction, feedback from professionals and the ability to hone your skills in a controlled, academic environment. Focus on classes that emphasize electronic music production, mixing, synthesis, multi-tracking and digital recording.