storytelling Archives

The 3 Most Important Concerns When Mixing Hip-Hop Vocals

Find out how to create strong yet airy and not harsh-sounding vocals for your hip-hop mix. Why? Because hip-hop is ALL ABOUT the vocals!

How to Pick the Point of View of Your Song

Here’s a quick lesson on songwriting perspectives with advice on how to choose your lyrical point of view when starting to write.

What Is Durchkomponiert?

Today we’re exploring a concept in music that has taken us from Beethoven to Freddie Mercury and beyond. And it’s got a very, very silly name too.

Your Fans Want to Hear Your Narrative: Crafting a Story for Your Music Career

Your brand is about so much more than your image. Here’s how to improve your artistic brand with a well-crafted story, a narrative that’s yours alone.

How to Step Up Your Podcasting Game

Looking to start your own podcast? Here’s a one-stop shop for gear recommendations, room setup tips, and pro advice from one of NYC’s great engineers!

8 Great Music Video Techniques Anyone Can Borrow

These classic music videos feature thought-provoking concepts and communicate the message of their song perfectly, in ways that we can borrow ourselves.

Practical Approaches to Writing Lyrics (for Producers, Mainly)

For electronic home producers, writing lyrics doesn’t always come easy. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies culled from our newest online course.

How to Create a Context for Your Music

On the internet, your music may be experienced in a variety of contexts that fail to communicate your full story. Here’s how to actively overcome this.

What to Consider When Building Your Band Website

Putting together your first musician website? Or how bout your tenth? Here’s what Soundfly instructor Delaney Gibson thinks you should be considering.