Inspired by Arnold Schoenberg and the Second Viennese School, here are three ways to use atonal composition techniques in your pop music-making!
How Blood Orange Uses Chasms of Harmonic Ambiguity on “Negro Swan”
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Using Ableton Live to Mess with the Rhythm of “Clair de Lune”
This article originally appeared on Ethan Hein’s blog. This video recently made the rounds on Facebook. I was thinking about “Clair de Lune” and how strange and complicated the rhythm is. I was…
Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me in a Crown” Is Microtonality Gone Pop
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When Music Is Your Side Gig: How to Stay Motivated, Efficient, and Sane
Here’s a wonderful list of ways you can be more efficient and productive making music, when you’ve got so much other stuff going on at the same time.
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A beginner’s guide to getting a decent sounding piano and vocal demo recorded and rough mixed in Logic Pro, and on a budget.
7 Tips for Home-Recordists Part II: Optimizing Workflow
The second of two articles on time management, we switch gears today to focus on workflow tips and strategies, based on the writer’s years of experience.
7 Tips for Home-Recordists Part I: Time Management
If you record music at home, you could be susceptible to distractions and workflow interruptions. Here are our top tips to combat them!
5 Reasons You Don’t Want the Record Deal of Your Dreams
Too many talented artists learn the hard way why major label record deals can be toxic to their careers. Don’t make that mistake yourself.
4 Steps to Getting Your Single Played on the Radio
Terrestrial radio can be a powerful medium for promoting your new release. Here are four steps to using your efforts wisely and achieving great air time!
Bandzoogle’s New Crowdfunding Platform Aims to Fill the PledgeMusic Void
In the wake of PledgeMusic’s demise and impending bankruptcy, musician website-building platform Bandzoogle has stepped in to fill the crowdfunding void.
Accomplish Your Musical Goals with the Headliners Club: Custom Mentorship Sessions
Introducing Soundfly’s newly revamped Headliners Club program: a fully customized one-month learning and coaching experience built around your musical goals.
How to Win Over a Lame Crowd
No performer is immune from an occasional bad night or bad crowd. Here are some surefire ways to get your audience engaged and excited from the stage.
Next Week Is Home Recording Week on Soundfly!
From June 17-21, 2019 we’re sharing tons of new and archival content about home recording across Flypaper, our social channels, and more. Stay tuned!
