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Polyphonic and Monophonic: Synth and Arrangement Terms Explained
Polyphonic and monophonic are two musical terms that you might have heard if you’re new to producing music. They can refer to synthesizer...
Mar 21, 20223 min read


What is Swing? The Basics of Jazz Rhythm Explained
Have you ever listened to jazz or blues and wondered why it sounds so different from other genres? Part of the reason why is because this...
Feb 4, 20225 min read


Transposition in Music: How to Change a Song’s Key
Transposition sounds like a technical music theory term, but it’s a basic skill that every musician should know. In fact, the concept of...
Jan 31, 20224 min read


The 25 Best Things You Learned About Music in 2021
Here’s to another year coming to an end! Congratulations are in order—to you. You got the best free tools You released incredible music...
Dec 28, 20214 min read


How to Become A Singer in 6 Steps
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing your own songs and performing them for an audience, you might have wondered how to become a singer....
Dec 15, 20215 min read


Beat in Music: How to Learn Rhythm Theory and Make Beats
The beat in music is the centre of everything—if notes are words, rhythm is letters that form and structure each word and each sentence....
Dec 7, 20217 min read


10 Free MIDI Packs: Complex Chord Progressions, Drums and More
It’s mind-blowing how today’s DAWs make writing music so quick and easy. All you need to do is have a solid concept, a few ideas and...
Nov 12, 20216 min read


CAGED System: How to Play Chords Along the Entire Fretboard on Guitar
The guitar is the most popular instrument on earth because it’s relatively easy to start learning. Almost anyone can pick up a guitar and...
Nov 11, 20215 min read


18 Ridiculous Songwriting Tips That Actually Work
Googling ‘songwriting tips’ will give you about 2 million results in 0.42 seconds. That’s a lot of tips. And y’know what? There’s a good...
Oct 4, 20219 min read


How To Write A Song in 7 Simple Steps
Most new musicians want to know how to write a song so they can start making original music. Find a spark of inspiration Jot down your...
Sep 28, 20217 min read


9 Great Music Podcasts for Learning, Inspiration, Music History and More
Listening to music podcasts is such a great way to get inspired, learn more about music production and even discover music history. We...
Aug 23, 20213 min read


11 Emotional Chord Progressions Every Producer Should Know
Music plays a lot of different roles in our lives. But at the end of the day music is about emotion. The best way to connect with your...
Aug 13, 20214 min read


10 Bassline Styles Every Producer Should Know
Basslines are at the heart of every infectious groove. They’re an essential piece of your mix’s foundation and one of the most satisfying...
Aug 12, 20214 min read


Call and Response: How to Make a Musical Conversation
Melody ideas sometimes feel like they only come from random inspiration. But in fact, many of the best lines follow a pattern that’s easy...
Jul 8, 20213 min read


What is the Supertonic? How to Use an Essential Scale Degree
Each degree of the scale plays a distinct role in a musical composition. While there are some you probably know already from basic music...
Jun 25, 20213 min read


The Best Music Youtube Channels to Grow Your Skills
Youtube is one of the best resources for learning music. The platform has plenty of great creators who share their knowledge for free to...
Jun 18, 20214 min read


What is Tempo in Music: How Time Connects All Music
There’s a pulse that connects all music. This universal communication tool is more than just rhythm, harmony and melody—in fact, none of...
Apr 22, 20216 min read


Arranging Music: 5 Easy Tricks For More Interesting Mixes
Getting an interesting mix isn’t just about leveling, EQ, and compression. These tools are great to use before you consider mastering...
Jan 26, 20213 min read


The 10 Best Guitar Riffs From Every Decade Since the 70s
There are so many “best guitar riffs” of all time articles out there—but many of them kind of miss the point. It’s as if the guitar was...
Jan 8, 20215 min read


Backing Tracks: Where to Find Them and How to Use Them to Practice
Practicing an instrument takes time and dedication. To get the most out of your practice routine it’s important to include different...
Jan 4, 20214 min read
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