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5. How to Add a Nostalgic Touch to Your Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Music
By George MacDonald
From sampling crackling vinyl, to tape saturated drum sounds, to jazzy melodies and chords, lo-fi hip-hop beats make us think of our past. Read the article here.
4. 9 Great Websites to Find Relaxing Nature Recordings
By Patrick McGuire
Whether you’re in need of some relaxing, peaceful soundscapes, or searching for source audio to sample, these website have you covered. Read the article here.
3. Want to Maximize Learning? Take More “Micro-Breaks.”
By Dr. Noa Kageyama, Ph.D
A summary of research that supports the idea that our brain activity remains in learning mode while we’re at rest. Hence: take more breaks! Read the article here.
2. How You Define “Success” Says Everything About Whether You’ll Actually Succeed
By Angela Mastrogiacomo
An OpEd exploring why it’s crucial to take the reigns of success in your own hands, and make it exactly what it needs to be, for you. Read the article here.
1. 5 Different Ways You Can Outline Your Song
By Ramita Aurora
Whether you’re suffering from writer’s block or plagued by TOO MANY song ideas, outlining can help you fill a song’s form and stay on track. Read the article here.
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