Too busy to visit Flypaper every morning? No problemo! Here are the Top 5 most popular music learning articles on Flypaper this month.
How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
Why Joe Hisaishi’s Music for Studio Ghibli Tugs at Our Heartstrings
A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer.
An Introduction to Acoustic Harmonics and Partials
Taken from our course on advanced synthesis, this lesson provides a basic understanding of the acoustic science terms behind FM synthesis.
Student Spotlight: Zubair on the Importance of “Sleeping on It” While Songwriting
In this edition of Student Spotlight, we chat with songwriter Zubair on the importance of taking a step back from your song while you write.
Finding the Sweet Spot That Makes Learning Addictive
Motiving ourselves to practice our instrument can be tough — but with the right balance of tasks and rewards, habits will form in no time!
Basketball Is Trending Away From “Positions” — Here’s What That Has to Do With Music
What does it mean to be “positionless” in basketball? And what does that have to do with succeeding in the music industry? Let’s find out!
4 Classic Breakbeats That Changed Hip-Hop History
We take a closer look at 4 of the most sampled breakbeats in history, and the hip-hop songs they’ve contributed to influentially.
The Top 5 Flypaper Articles From October 2021
Too busy to visit Flypaper every morning? No problemo! Here are the Top 5 most popular music learning articles on Flypaper this month.
Student Spotlight: Nabil Khazzaka on His Unique, Theatrical Electronic Pop Music
In this edition of Student Spotlight, we finally catch up with a longtime Soundfly member on his intensely dramatic, theatrical pop sound.