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10 Things Songwriters Do That Ruin Their Songs

A song is a fragile thing — indeed, there are many ways a song idea can die before it’s even developed. Here are ten, and how to avoid them.

Make More Mistakes — They’re Your Greatest Assets in Learning Music

At some point in their journey learning music, everyone starts to develop a fear of making mistakes, but embracing them could be the key to unlocking more.

4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Your Music Career

Most mistakes Patrick McGuire sees fellow musicians make are totally avoidable, so here’s a guide to getting ahead and not sabotaging your own career.

Are You Making a Record No One Will Hear?

Here are five common mistakes that artists releasing music often fall prey to, hindering their chances of gaining a new audience with a new release.

7 Reverb Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Mix

Here are seven of the most common mistakes I see young producers make when adding reverb into their mixes, and how to prevent yourself from making them.

How Every Musician Can Learn from Skrillex’s Onstage Mishaps

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Why Keeping Mistakes on Your Album Can Work in Your Favor

Musicians fear the mistake. Whether it’s on stage or in studio, we’re afraid of being defined by them, but they can also turn a good song into a great one!