The organ features a timeless sound. From religious works in the church, all the way to modern day pop and EDM, the organ can be an amazing supporting and lead instrument in virtually any genre of music. Though you may not use it in every song, you don’t want to be caught without a competent…
Making a new hip-hop beat often consists of digging endlessly for fire samples. And while that is a valid approach, these days, there are dozens of powerful tools that can help you make more compelling rhythms, come up with melodies and hooks, and create a lush musical bed for your dope rhymes faster. In this…
Have you ever thought of making and recording music online? Are you curious to know if there’s a way you can collaborate with your friends, band members, other musicians, or even producers remotely? Whether you’ve just heard of Soundtrap, you’re still new to it, or you’ve been using it for a while, this guide is…
Whether you’re thinking about signing up for Soundtrap, or you’ve been using it for a while, you probably have a few questions that need answering. In this guide, we answer the most frequently asked questions to do with Soundtrap, including whether Soundtrap is free. Is Soundtrap Free? Or Do You Need To Pay For Soundtrap?…
Soundtrap alternatives abound. And while there isn’t anything exactly like Soundtrap, there are plenty of powerful DAWs you might be curious about and may even transition over to in due course. Ableton Live is incredibly popular. According to some surveys, it has even eclipsed Pro Tools. And since we are firmly in the age of…
Soundtrap is obviously great, but you’ve probably heard rumblings of other capable Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and recording / editing environments. One such solution that’s grown in popularity, especially among podcasters, is Audacity. It probably doesn’t hurt that it’s free to use. But how does it compare to Soundtrap? That’s what we’re going to be…
Are you new to singing? Maybe you have some experience but you’re looking for ways improve. Or maybe you have years of experience behind you and want to hone your craft further. There’s no denying that it’s never been easier or more convenient to find online lessons you can take from the comfort of your…
A Google search for online singing lessons often brings 30 Day Singer to the top of the page. This platform provides students with hundreds of video lessons aimed at singers of all levels. However, there are many other effective learning options with different instructors – and even different methods of education. See below for a…
Looking to get your music into commercials, TV shows, films, video games, and other media? Who wouldn’t, right? Broadly speaking, this is called music licensing. And there are different companies that can help connect your music to decision makers (often music supervisors). Some are self-serve, and some are more hands-on. Some actively promote your music,…
There are many ways for artists to get paid. Unfortunately, this is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s a wonderful thing that artists can tap into so many revenue streams, especially in an industry where people repeatedly say it’s so hard to “make it.” On the other hand, musicians generally end up needing…
As with any other instrument, it’s possible to learn the drums online. But the main thing you need is proper guidance. Without that, you could spend hour upon hour trying to figure out correct technique, posture, music notation, and more. Drummers need to be able to play complicated rhythmic patterns on demand, and they are…
Ear training software is a relatively new development. Until recently, you had to purchase or borrow cassette tape and CD based programs that were kind of clunky and hard to use. Now we have apps that help you accomplish more in considerably less time! Whether you’re a sound engineer or music producer, there’s great value…
If you’re a studio engineer or producer, then you already know just how important it is to improve your ears. The best producers tend to be those who are meticulous. They can hear every detail in a mix and know how to tweak every instrument to get the results they’re looking for. Getting to that…
If you want to become a better sound engineer, ear training is a must. But for the most part, engineers have been reliant on written resources as well as old school cassette tapes and CDs to get the training they needed, especially as applied to equalizers and frequencies. That is until now. Because today, you…
Music Xray. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. Maybe you’ve thought about signing up for it. Maybe you even have some experience with them. But in the music industry, it can be hard to know which opportunities to take advantage of. Sadly, at times, artists have been taken advantage of. Which means it’s…