7 Songwriting Rules and When to Break Them
There are many unwritten rules songwriters tend to treat as the Gospel, but when the innovative break them, incredible things happen.
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Practical Advice From Our Experts: Song Form Basics
Your songs should take listeners to exciting destinations and tell exciting stories, but in order to do that they need a lyrical road map: Song Form.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
