Most of musical notation can be interpreted in simple mathematic structures, here’s how you can learn complex time signatures in a super easy way!
Syncopation in Chopin
What happens when you remix a Chopin piano étude with the Amen Break? A ton of interesting glitched out syncopations! Let’s explore…
3 Scale Modes That Will Deepen the Emotions of Your Pop Song
If you’re looking to impart a sinister, mysterious, bittersweet, or jazzy quality into your songwriting, do it using scale modes! Here’s how.
Student Spotlight: Lana Cenčić on Her New Single “Ophidia”
We interview Soundfly alum, Lana Cenčić (aka TÍHO) about her newly released single, “Ophidia,” made with help from her Soundfly Mentor, Martin Fowler.
Resilience in Music: Composers in Times of Hardship
Composers throughout history have created great masterworks of art during times of hardship, here’s an examination of three such pieces.
How to Use a Jazz Turnaround in Your Pop or Folk Song
Borrowing a nifty couple of chord changes from the jazz world can really elevate your songwriting, no matter the genre or style.
How to Navigate the Music Industry as a Topliner
When it comes to toplining in the music industry, collaborating and co-writing, producing negotations, and royalty splits should all be familiar territory.
Consonance Is Nice. Dissonance Is Delicious
A practical guide to using intervals to create a range of emotional effects, because despite what you’ve heard: dissonance is king.
7 Melody Writing and Motivic Development Techniques for Songwriters
Want to write catchier melodies? Use any of these seven approaches to motif development and your melody will surely get stuck in your listener’s head.
How to Pick the Point of View of Your Song
Here’s a quick lesson on songwriting perspectives with advice on how to choose your lyrical point of view when starting to write.