In this analysis, pop music theorist Ben Morss shows how The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is built from four-note scale segments.
Songs to Inspire Change (with Speech and Keenan The First)
We’re talking about inspiring change in Episode 13 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with guests Speech Thomas and Keenan The First.
Student Spotlight: Allie Alvarado on Learning to Think Like an Engineer
Soundfly student songwriting producer Allie Alvarado reflects on how her recent session helped her think like an engineer while writing.
Master the Fundamentals of Producing Music in Ableton Live With Our New Course
In Soundfly’s new course, Intro to Music Production in Ableton Live, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating music in this versatile DAW.
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From March 5 to 8, the She Knows Tech virtual summit will bring education, mentoring, workshops and panels to your home (or home studio).
7 Songwriting Rules and When to Break Them
There are many unwritten rules songwriters tend to treat as the Gospel, but when the innovative break them, incredible things happen.
The Beginner’s Guide for Streaming Music Production on Twitch in 2021
If you’ve never gone live on the internet before, here’s a beginner’s guide to livestreaming your music on Twitch in 2021.
How to Punch In and Out in Ableton Live
Courtesy of Soundfly’s new Ableton Live course, here’s a lesson on punching recorded audio in and out to comp a better take.
Our 5 Favorite Audio Interfaces for Home Recording
Today we’re comparing a few of the most lauded audio interfaces on the market for a modest price, suited for home recordists of all kinds.
Radiohead, What IS That Note?
Identifying that eery tone in one of Radiohead’s most well-known songs off “Kid A” was not easy, but it was fun.
Songs That Use Found Sounds in Intriguing Ways
That’s what we’re talking about today in Episode 14 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with guest Sam Friedman (Past Palms).
7 Hip-Hop Producers Pushing the Genre in New Directions
Hip-hop has been pulled in so many directions over the years, here are 7 producers who we think will do the pulling for years to come.
Work 1-on-1 With a Grammy-Winning Producer and Songwriter
Get to know the newest member of the Soundfly Mentor team, a Grammy-winning songwriter/producer ready to help you achieve your goals!
Befriend Your Inner Critic
How to create a positive, working relationship with your inner voice, and not succumb to the self-critiques that can damage your confidence.
