Today we take a look at 10 essential scores that changed the game for what roles and responsibilities composers take to bring a film to life.
Did Lorde Rip Off George Michael?
Thoughts on Lorde’s new single, a familiar ’50s rock groove, and the hyper-litigious state of the music industry’s copyright law.
The Pianist As Sportsperson
An editorial meditation on how concert and career musicians need to rethink their commitment to their practice, to be more like pro athletes.
Breaking Down Sonny Rollins’ Catchiest Tune
A personal OpEd on one of Sonny Rollins’ most classic melodies, and a reframed way to improvise within blues-infused modern jazz.
Student Spotlight: Zander Jones on Writing Catchy Mnemonic Songs for Classrooms
In today’s very special edition of Student Spotlight, a songwriter, producer, and educator seeking to help kids memorize through music.
The Pitch Ceiling: You Make It to Break It
We revisit a classic performance by a 12-year old singer to uncover the power of establishing and then breaking through a musical boundary.
Work 1-on-1 With Film Score Composer Andre Madatian to Enhance Your Skills
Improve your composing, orchestration, arranging, and music theory skills with Soundfly Mentor Andre Madation in four weeks.
How to Bring It With Your Song’s Bridge
Most songwriters don’t take bridges seriously, but with just a few simple tips shared here, you can easily make it the anchor of your song.
A New Approach to Lyric Writing: Telling Sensory Stories Through Song
Using all four of your senses is a tool to unlocking a ton of below the surface lyric ideas. Sensory stories help connect on a deeper level.
Songwriting for Producers: Relating Bass Lines to Harmony
In this lesson from Soundfly’s Songwriting For Producers course, we go over how to marry and unmarry bass lines with your harmonic backdrop.