Our new active learning column is intended to assist, inspire, and offer a peek into the types of discussions we have behind-the-scenes here at Soundfly HQ.
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10 Things Songwriters Do That Ruin Their Songs
A song is a fragile thing — indeed, there are many ways a song idea can die before it’s even developed. Here are ten, and how to avoid them.
How Portishead Uses Chromatic Voice Leading in “Glory Box”
In this lesson plucked from Soundfly’s The Creative Power of Advanced Harmony course, we go over the chromatic device in Portishead’s melodic writing.
Maybe I Meant to Let Mario Die…
Our new active learning column is intended to assist, inspire, and offer a peek into the types of discussions we have behind-the-scenes here at Soundfly HQ.
How to Communicate with Your Fans During a Crisis
We spoke with composer and indie marketing expert Cheryl Englehardt about how and why musicians should keep the conversation going with their fans right now.
6 Tips for Mixing on the Go
You may not always have access to high-fidelity studio monitors, especially nowadays with studios being closed, so here are six tips for mixing on the go.
How to Stay Motivated, Even When You Feel Like the Biggest Sack of Potatoes Ever
Motivating yourself is hard right now — whether your shows are cancelled or your studio sessions remain impossible with social distancing — but we can help.
The Abbey Road Trick: How to EQ Reverb Sends to Free Up Space in a Mix
Learn why this simple reverb trick can provide new space in the context of an entire mix, and how you can apply it to your own productions.
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.
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.