CHORDS: THE FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF MUSIC
Chords are fundamental building blocks in music, forming the backbone of harmony in many compositions. Whether you’re playing the piano, guitar, or any other instrument, understanding chords is essential for both performing and composing music. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on chords, covering their definition, importance, types, uses, benefits, and more. Music […]
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE MUSIC FOR YOURSELF ABOVE ALL
There is truly so much noise in the music industry today, and it’s hard not to drown in the sea of competition. There are so many insanely talented and hardworking artists out there trying to “make it” . Instead many artists are trying to navigate an undefinable path and follow cookie-cutter templates of success. How […]
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN A SONG IS FINISHED?
Leonardo da Vinci supposedly said, “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” Is this really true? As a music producer, do you ever really finish songs, or do you simply stop making changes and move on to something new? In any case, finishing songs can be extremely challenging. Sometimes, it feels like you can keep making […]
SONG IDEAS: 20 TIPS FOR SONGWRITING INSPIRATION
As someone who never misses a meal, I take pleasure in the daily routines that offer comfort and a sense of familiarity. My songwriting process is like that. When I write song ideas, I predictably follow a writing process that is most comfortable and familiar to me. Let me explain: Lyrics come first, along with […]
HOW TO USE ARPEGGIATORS: 5 TIPS TO INSTANTLY ENHANCE MELODY & RHYTHM
An arpeggiator is a common synthesizer feature. It’s an easy way to quickly add interest and movement to a chord progression. We’ll explore what an arpeggiator is, as well as offer some tips on using them in your own music! Introduction to Arpeggiators Have you ever heard a pulsing synthesizer part in a song that’s […]
ARPEGGIATOR 101: ARP BASICS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Arpeggiators are magic. But how exactly do they work? Today, we explore the history of the arpeggiator, the best DAW solutions, and much more. You know an arpeggio when you hear one. On any instrument, an arpeggio is a chord that is played one note at a time. You can hear what that sounds like […]
THE 10 MOST DEPRESSING ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME
Every great rock song is usually based on positive energy. When the first rock artists were coming up, like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, the name of the game was to make the most high-energy rock song you could, mostly centred around having a good time at a party. However, once the genre started to […]
HOW TO WRITE A SAD SONG: 7 PROVEN TIPS
Are you ready to write a sad song? Here are some essential tips for writing sad music that will connect with your listeners. 1. Consider A Minor Chord Progression While there are no musical absolutes, you can help build the foundation of a sad song by selecting a minor key and minor chord progression. While […]
TOP 10 GUITAR SOLOS OF ALL TIME
Whether you’ve been practising your air guitar along to your favourite records for decades, or have only just got into rock music from Stranger Things 4 (thanks Eddie Munson), we all love a bit of a guitar solo. You can sit in the pub and argue all night about who brings the most emotion to […]
THE 10 GREATEST BASSLINES OF ALL TIME
Ah, the bassist: the member of the band that no one ever wants to interview (unless it’s Flea). They’re definitely the unappreciated middle child of the music world. So today, let’s right that wrong. Forget the guitar solo, because we’re here to celebrate all that is great about those basslines which are so bloody good […]