How to Make a Song From a Beat

How to make a song from a single beat? Thanks to technology, beatmakers and producers have given us an enormous library of beats. This wealth of creativity has become the backbone of our ability as songwriters to do our work without relying on a full band.  While we can always find a beat for…

How to make beats for free and check beats sound quality at home? When I first started creating beats, nothing I made had that “radio-ready” sound I was after. No matter how hard I tried, my beats still sounded amateur. Sounds familiar? Music is highly subjective, but there’s a clear distinction between amateur productions…

So, you have written and tabbed out the next hit album, you have found a recording studio near you that fits your budget, and you are excited to start recording. That is awesome! But, if you want to make sure that your album ends up being just as awesome and you don’t burn more…

After pouring hours into a mix, you finally get the chance to hear it in a brand-new environment. Despite all of the work you put into it, your masterpiece sounds nothing like a professional track. What gives? We’ve all been there. When I first started creating music, it seemed like no amount of work…

The art of music production has changed over the years with the advent of digital audio workstations (DAWs). These digital music creation stations have made song production more accessible. However, they have also inundated the industry with tracks that are miles away from greatness. Our music production advice will help you to stay updated.…

Writing chord progressions can be fun, but do you ever get stuck coming up with the same four chords? Breaking out of your old chord progression habits can be tricky, so here are 11 great ways to spice up your harmonies! Getting started If you don’t already have a chord progression in mind that…

How important is intro music? Well, people say first impression lasts. Somehow, that holds true with music as well. When we listen to a particular song for the first time, we hear the intro first. Sometimes, people don’t get past that portion and skips the entire music. Why? Intros make a good or bad…

How to make your beats sound interesting? How about spicing them up with a rhythmic turnaround! In this post, we  will show you how to keep your beats fresh and get that “wow!” effect we all aim for. Why “Boom-Bap, Boom-Boom-Bap” Is Not Enough For Your Beats There’s a fine line in rhythm-based music…

Show must go online. With the rise of COVID-19 pandemic, times are challenging for the music industry. Big tours and gigs our musicians are a part of have been canceled or postponed. Album productions they were scheduled to work on are on hold. Major sources of income they depend on have been cut indefinitely.…

Whether you’re learning to play bass, mastering the guitar or any other type of instrument, one of the best skills any musician can develop is the ability to improvise solos at the drop of a hat. But, let’s face it – getting comfortable with improvising is like anything else, it takes a lot of…