Music Product Creation

When you think “music”, cities like Nashville, Austin, New Orleans and Chicago are likely to come to mind. But Los Angels isn’t too far behind. There’s always lots going on in the City of Angels, whether it’s mos, actors, screenwriters or even musicians loing for their big break. And, as you can imagine, there isn’t […]

If you want to publish your music, first it must be recorded. Today, you have no shortage of options. You could set up a home studio and record your project yourself. You could record in your friend’s project studio. You could even collaborate on a recording project on. But one of the best ways to […]

Loing for the best recording studios in New York City? We’ll you’ve come to the right place, as in this article we’ll highlight 7 of them! So, whether you’re planning to visit and record in NYC, or New York is where you’re located and it’s most convenient for you, here are the best recording studios […]

As we all know, music is a matter of preference. Some people like rock. Others like country. Still others like a of everything. What sounds great to one person might sound unappealing to another. While there is music that appeals to the lowest common denominator – it’s called pop – just because you produce […]

It seems like every artist is getting into crowdfunding these days. As a musician, there’s just too much to pay for and too little money! Crowdfunding can be the answer to your financial woes. It can be a great way to connect with the audience you’ve built through little videos, shows, personalized “thank you’s”, and […]

Not to be too dramatic, but instrumentation can sometimes make or break a song. You might have a beautiful melody and clever, thought-proving lyrics, but if the music surrounding your voice is clashing and interfering with it, the message isn’t going to come across as intended. So what kind of backing tracks should you use […]

Recording and releasing a cover song is a great way to gain exposure as an artist, since it can serve as a gateway into your original material. One way to achieve this end is to do what the likes of Pomplamoose and Igor Presnykov have done – reinterpreting songs in their own unique ways and […]

In my most recent post, I talked about the process I used to make demos. I’m lucky enough to have amassed a healthy arsenal of recording gear, and I have a penchant for spending my hard-earned dollars on stuff. That being said, the only reason I have gear now is because I make […]

Note: This guide has relevant parts for both vocalists and music producers. For any bits you can’t personally do yourself, please refer the advice to your chosen beat maker or vocalist. Making demos is an important part of writing and creating music. In fact, I consider it to be a skill as valuable as writing. […]