Get 1-on-1 and tutorials, guidance, and feedback on your songwriting work from a seasoned pro: Soundfly Mentor, Charlotte Yates.
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.
The Case for Writing Multiple Songs at Once
Would a method of starting more and finishing less songs benefit you? It did for me! Here’s how I utilize this creatively to get more done.
RJD2’s “Smoke and Mirrors:” Crafting a Dramatic Reveal
In this video borrowed from RJD2’s new course on Soundfly, he explains the arrangement mechanism that drives his song “Smoke & Mirrors.”
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Work 1-on-1 with Spatial Audio Producer and Mixing Engineer Marcela Rada
Soundfly is extremely proud to announce the addition of producer, immersive audio engineer, and mixer, Marcela Rada, to our 2021 Mentor Team.
How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
8 Creative Merch Ideas for Winter
Here are some handy ideas for winter merch bundles if your band is looking to refresh your options for unique branded options!
How to Design an Effective Practice Program (Video)
Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson filled with his tips for creating a practice routine that works for you!
Top Five Considerations When Mixing Orchestral Music
What to do if you’ve found yourself with an orchestral mixing project? Here are some considerations for tackling it appropriately.
5 Ways to Write a “Character Song”
When writing from the perspective of a unique character, real or imagined, it helps to have some things in order. Here are 5 writing tips.
What’s Your Favorite Song to Wake Up to?
In Ep. 33 of Themes and Variation, we chat about songs that are perfect to wake up to with drummer and artist, Sarah Galdes.
Why Joe Hisaishi’s Music for Studio Ghibli Tugs at Our Heartstrings
A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer.
The Pros and Cons of Releasing New Music Midweek
Because of the way major labels time their releases for chart placements, you may want to consider avoiding that congestion with yours…
An Introduction to Acoustic Harmonics and Partials
Taken from our course on advanced synthesis, this lesson provides a basic understanding of the acoustic science terms behind FM synthesis.
