There’s really nothing complicated about this post. Songwriters, you looking for some quick inspiration? How about some lyric and melody ideas? We can help.
Why Musicians Should Learn to Think Like a Chicken Farmer
Probably one of the strangest mental leaps we’ve made here on Flypaper to date, but Caleb Murphy makes a solid argument here. Do you agree?
Gain Staging: We Should All Be Doing It
Using gain adjustments from recording through mixing will help your track come out crisp and free of distortion, and make your master sound better too.
Should You Be Mixing in Mono?
Listening to music in stereo is best, right? Well, yes, but for listeners using a phone, laptop, or in a bar, you’re going to want a balanced mono sound.
How to Turn Your Voice Into a Background Chorus in Your DAW
Layering your voice to create a chorus effect is a great tool that costs you nothing but time, and can add tons of value to your chorus. Here’s how.
Doodle…Why? To Become a Better Musician, of Course
You read that right… Doodling can help increase memory recall, relieve stress, and reorient your focus when your mind is wandering. Any questions?
Austin Kleon Says You Should Rip Off Other Musicians (and He’s Right)
What does it mean to “steal like an artist” versus like a thief? Austin Kleon helps explain the difference, and we’ve got advice as to how to do it!
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!
Process vs. Workflow: What’s the Difference and Does It Matter for Musicians?
In this article, we break down the differences between two oft confused terms, process and workflow, and why this distinction matters for musicians.
LANDR vs. eMastered: Which Automated Mastering Service Is Best for You?
Automated mastering opens a lot of doors for artists on a budget, we’ve compared the two major services to see which is best.