Whether it’s your first time or fifth, the recording studio can be very intimidating and expensive. In order to not waste time and money, follow these tips.
Tips
How to Use 7th Chords in 7 Minutes
Are 7th chords big scary harmonic monsters for you? Here, we go through how to build and use them in a chord progression step-by-step, in 7 minutes.
How the Circle of Fifths Can Help Your Songwriting
The circle of fifths sometimes gets a bad rap. But it can be one of the single most important tools in the songwriter’s toolbox.
How to Keep Yourself on Schedule When Taking an Online Course
If you’re about to start an online course of any kind, here are some tips to help you get the most from your experience and stay on top of the work.
3 Tips for Getting Out of a Lyric Rhyming Rut
Stuck in “rhymer’s block?” We enlisted a professional songwriting coach to show us three creative schemes for helping to write song lyrics that rhyme.
What Does Being “Out of Phase” Mean and How Do You Correct It in a Mix?
What is signal phase in audio recording, why is it important to look out for, and what can you do to correct issues that arise with it? Find out here!
10 Great American Music Cities That Aren’t LA, NYC, Nashville, Austin, or Seattle
Here are our favorite under-appreciated live music cities across the United States right now.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Private Music Lessons
Taking music lessons requires dedication and commitment to practicing and meeting your teacher half-way, here are some tips to lightening the load!
How to Improve Your Band’s ‘Bookability’
What can you do to get the attention of local and out-of-town venues? Here are some tips to help your band out of a total booking rut.
Playing the Field: 3 Essential Tips for Navigating the Music Industry Like a Pro
It’s overwhelming to worry about your reputation, your network, your standing, and your goals. Here are some tips for how these things can work for you.