A beginner’s discussion on pitch-shifting and how you can use this process subtly to add life and movement to your mixes.
Announcing Our New Course With RJD2: From Samples to Songs
We’re excited to announce Soundfly’s new course with instrumental hip-hop producer, RJD2: From Samples to Songs. Learn more and sign up.
3 Ways to Grip Your Listeners With Opening Lines
In today’s music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener’s attention right away with lyrical immediacy.
A Brief History of Boy Band Music (Video)
In this lesson, courtesy of Soundfly’s The Music of Boy Bands, author Maria Sherman reveals the history and origin of the “boy band” sound.
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6 Creative Ways to Help Support Indie Artists Right Now
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Kimbra’s 7 Different Roles for Background Vocals
In this lesson taken from Kimbra’s exclusive course on Soundfly, she breaks down the various ways her background vocals can elevate a song.
