+ Learning to record and mix at home? Check out Soundfly’s acclaimed online courses on mixing, production, and beat making — Subscribe for unlimited access. Music production. The term likely conjures mythical images of Sir George Martin running frantically around Abbey Road Studios, or Phil Spector conducting a massive orchestra. In their time, the term “record…
Is the “Producer-Instrumentalist” the future of hip-hop? It’s hard to argue with these 7 innovative, rising artists. Check them out!
So many artists want instant gratification: to shoot to fame before working hard to create something meaningful. It’s understandable, musicians today are forced to compare themselves to artists who have won a certain level of “overnight success.” But even those overnight-success-story artists have probably put in a ton of work behind the scenes over the years…
By Julie Kathryn a.k.a. I AM SNOW ANGEL I’m a songwriter, recording artist, musician, and producer. I’ve self-produced two EPs and one full-length album under the moniker I AM SNOW ANGEL. In 2015, I co-founded an all-female musical collective called Female Frequency. I’d like to note that I do not consider myself an expert on…
+ Learn the nuances of producing beats, arranging tracks, and creative sampling, drawing on the rich history and influence of hip-hop in Soundfly’s acclaimed online course, The Art of Hip-Hop Production. Just like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar is a rapper whose succession of albums shows off a clear yet non-obvious arc of creative development — moving…
We’re back at it with another massive holiday gift list, this time focusing on satisfying that aspiring hip-hop producer in your life.
A couple weeks ago I wrote a post about how hard it is when you’re self-producing to know when you’re done with a recording. It’s hard! But despair not; this time, I’m going to offer some ideas on how to make well-produced recordings. The easy and obvious way to make good recordings is to find a good producer…
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.
Guest author Julie Schatz brings a new perspective as to why and how your workflow should become a central part of your music production.
Culled from Soundfly’s growing collection of partner offers, here are 4 digital tools that the modern sampling producer cannot live without.
In the latest edition of Student Spotlight, we help fill out the story of the secretive yet prolific EDM producer, Neebu.
Get to know the newest member of the Soundfly Mentor team, a Grammy-winning songwriter/producer ready to help you achieve your goals!
Learn about the different styles of collaboration and how you can use these models to make music beyond your own boundaries through working with others.
We’re hiring! The Soundfly Team is seeking an experienced video creator to become the newest in-house Course Producer on our team. Even more specifically, we’re looking for a musician or music lover with a passion for communicating complex topics in simple, engaging, exciting new ways and experience making great videos. As a Course Producer, your role…
It IS possible to produce exceptional-sounding masters from your bedroom, here’s how to level up your home audio production skills and tools.
Hip-hop producers in 2023 are more reliant on their sound-sculpting tools than ever before. Here are 5 of the greatest plugins of all time.
Musicians and songwriters of all kinds can improve their skills with personalized feedback, guidance, and advice from a Soundfly Mentor.
In Soundfly’s new course, Songwriting for Producers, you’ll learn strategies, techniques, and workflows for turning production ideas into complete tracks.
Producers today make as many compositional decisions as entire songwriting teams of yore. How does this affect publishing? Hint: it could use a rethink.
What kinds of mobile apps and digital services does the modern audio producer need? If you’re anything like us… These!
Here’s our list of our favorite audio production blogs for 2021, for aspiring producers looking to level up their game.
As a producer, it’s essential to have a knack for songwriting structures and forms so your music doesn’t feel aimless.
Check out these 7 amazing electronic producers making waves in North America, even if they hail all the way from Asia, Africa, and South America!
+ Learning to record and mix at home? Check out Soundfly’s acclaimed online courses on mixing, production, and beat making — Subscribe for unlimited access. True creativity strikes where you least expect it. That’s why even the most established producers still have a “bedroom production rig” — and many got their start this way. When studios and professional…
Let’s get to know Soundfly’s newest course instructor, Son Lux’s Ian Chang, drummer, electronic producer, composer and musical journeyman.
