A concise meditation on growing up listening to DIY, lo-fi artists who experimented with their sound so that I could incorporate that ethos into my songs.
Boring Merch? Here’s How You Can Up Your Merch Game (With Examples!)
A few handy tips on getting the most out of your merch table — so that no fan needs to walk away disappointed and empty-handed.
Tips for Touring in the Winter (Hint: Don’t)
Here’s some helpful advice for those musicians brave enough to venture out on the hard, frozen road in the winter time.
How to Add a Shuffle Feel to Your Beats in Ableton Live
Here’s a quick and easy lesson culled from our mentored online course, Beat Making in Ableton Live, on how to get a shuffle feel in your quantized beat.
Common Approaches to Flipping Vinyl Samples
A deep dive into the history and art of flipping and sampling vinyl records to make new hip-hop beats, for amateur producers and crate-diggers!
Ambient Music for Amicable Dining: How Sound and Music Affects Our Sense of Taste
How do music and sound affect our tastebuds when we’re eating? How do our brains interpret the sonic landscape as validation of food’s authenticity? Read on
An Introduction to 20th Century Composer Christian Wolff
Today we’re taking an introductory look at one of the 20th century’s most daring avant-garde composers and his music, Christian Wolff.
The One Thing More Important Than Success
What’s more important than finding success in music? Find out in this thoughtful OpEd written by a musician, husband, and father in 2019.
How Mastering Trends Affect Your Sound
In this guest post by our friends at LANDR, we look at how when audio formats and listening habits change, so does the sound of our music inevitably.
Why Improvisation Is Great for Seasoned Musicians and Those Learning Music Alike
Some general thoughts on why improvisation is healthy and encouraged for musicians of all levels and types to experiment with.