Getting discovered by an A&R rep, signing a huge record deal and making it big is the dream for most artists. But what does it take to...

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The LinnDrum is probably the most famous drum machine you’ve never heard of. Despite its use in so many classic pop, hip hop and indie...

If you don’t know Joe Clegg, you definitely know his drumming. The professional producer, session drummer has served as music director...

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Each degree of the scale plays a distinct role in a musical composition. While there are some you probably know already from basic music...

TikTok’s greatest thrill is the feeling of finding the perfect backing track for your video. Whether it’s a group dance, a funky guitar...

Youtube is one of the best resources for learning music. The platform has plenty of great creators who share their knowledge for free to...

If you make trap beats, you probably find yourself mixing trap samples on the regular. But any time you add samples to your track, you’re...

Rap hooks are so important in modern hip-hop and trap music. It’s the part of the song that everyone wants to sing along to—it’s what...

Auto-Tune is easily one of the most iconic voice effects ever created. It spawned new genres and even became controversial in the 2000s...

Summer is right around the corner—and for many artists, it’s the perfect time to release new music! In May, we’ve had a taste of what the...

Everyone’s making beats these days. It’s no surprise—beat making is an incredibly fun and rewarding pastime that, with practice, can even...

Everyone knows the feeling of having a song stuck in your head. Once it starts it can be hard to make it go away. But the ultra-catchy...

Vocals can make or break a track. The right singer on the right song can turn a common instrumental into hit material. But vocals aren’t...

Releasing an album is a satisfying and special moment. But promoting a release can be a little bit more complicated—especially because...

Thousands of artists trust LANDR Distribution to get their tracks on streaming platforms worldwide. But did you know we listen to every...

The best drums are real drums. And some of the best real drums on some of the best albums ever were played by session drummers—laying...

There’s a pulse that connects all music. This universal communication tool is more than just rhythm, harmony and melody—in fact, none of...