Inspiration isn’t always there when you need it. Sometimes you sit in front of a piano and stare at a blank piece of paper for hours. ...

Welcome to Sample and Hold, the series on the LANDR Blog where we highlight one unique crate-digging session and the digger’s gold we...

Subtractive synthesis sounds like an abstract scientific concept. But if you’ve ever used a synthesizer in your music production...

Creative relationships are crucial aspects of making music, and collaboration doesn’t have to stop when you can’t meet with other...

Welcome to Hard Truths, the series on the LANDR Blog where we cut through the noise and take on a harsh reality from the world of music...

When it comes to making great music, taste and appreciation are crucial. What you listen to doesn’t directly translate into what you’ll...

I had the opportunity to host a vocal production workshop at this year’s Sónar Istanbul festival. In the workshop, I was asked to discuss...

Time and space is a key ingredient for growing and nurturing your production skills. And the gift of free time is a special opportunity...

There are times when creating and performing music feels hard, even for musicians who live for their craft. If you’ve ever been in this...

Inspiration and routine seem like two completely different things, but they don’t have to be. In fact, creating regularly in an inspired,...

Ever find yourself humming a song you heard years ago in the shower? That song probably has a really catchy hook. Writing hooks into your...

NAMM 2020 is finally behind us and the latest technology at the industry’s biggest trade show is creating a ton of excitement. If you...

Sound design is how you create the timbre of the basic building blocks in your tracks. The term “sound design” may seem technical, but...

There’s a huge number of inspiring synthesizers out there. Every year more new exciting products hit the market. But learning how to use...

Songwriting inspiration can be hard to come by, even if you’re a seasoned writer who’s been in the game for a long time. If you’ve ever...

Almost every bedroom producer has dreamed of quitting their day job and devoting themselves full-time to their passion. Those who take on...

As musicians, we’re told that hours of practice and a constant, dedicated focus are needed to make great work. But if you’re looking for...

Congratulations on all the ways you improved your music this year. From music theory to sampling, to home recording, and promoting your...

Doing your best creative work is an ongoing project. You have to stay focused on making music no matter what time of the year it is. But...

Every year the Pantone Color Institute names a color of the year—a single swatch to accompany the global movements and trends that define...