If you feel like you’ve been making the same beat over and over again, or you’re suffering from a severe case of “beat block,” this one’s for you!
Inspired By or Just Plain Copying: A Guide to “Borrowing” Song Ideas
How do you morph admiration into inspiration while avoiding unacknowledged theft of song ideas? Borrowing with respect and intention is how.
When Truman Touches the Wall
We break down the small yet significant harmonic effect that makes the climactic scene in The Truman Show break down all of our emotional barriers.
Compressors vs. Limiters vs. Volume Automation: What’s the Difference?
What are the differences between these three forms of volume adjustment, and when to use each of them in your mixing process? We answer that and more here.
Acoustic Versions of Your Electronic Songs Are Rad. Here’s Why…
More than just a marketing gimmick, recording new acoustic versions of your songs can be an enlightening, enjoyable experience on a few levels!
5 Reasons Every Songwriter Should Learn to Mix Their Songs
There’s a thousand reasons why songwriters today need to have the ability to put a solid rough mix on their tracks, let’s dig into the most important ones.
How to Get Into a Good Quarantine Practice Routine (Sample Schedule Included)
We’re providing a handy downloadable weekly planner to help you musicians get into a stronger routine during your time in quarantine. Fill it in each week!
Why You Should Make Your Acoustic MIDI Instruments Sound… Less Real
Why are producers always trying to make their MIDI samples sound realistic? I argue that if anything, they should be made to sound more electronic…
6 Ways Musicians Can Earn Money at Home During COVID-19
If you’re stranded at home and have lost sources of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s a short list of potential musician revenue streams for you.
Math and Music: Making Complex Meters Simple
Most of musical notation can be interpreted in simple mathematic structures, here’s how you can learn complex time signatures in a super easy way!