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How To Write A Melody: 11 Secrets To Writing Powerful Melodies

When it comes to building chord progressions, you have pieces to an unidentified puzzle, which you can mix and match to create any ‘picture’ you want… as long as you stay within a given scale, that is.   When it comes to Melodies, on the other hand, the rules are not so clear-cut.    This […]

6 Common Chord Progressions To Make Your Music Captivating

A chord progression is the order chords are played [one after the other] in a song or piece of music.   The chords you decide to use, and the order in which you play them make up the harmony of a song.   Common chord progressions heard throughout all genres of music are the basic outlines […]

How To Make A Beat Like A Pro: The Ultimate Guide

When you’re going to make a beat, it could be overwhelming thinking about where to start, which elements to add first, and how to make it stand out…   Having a good game plan and knowing exactly how you are going to execute it is the only way to ensure you don’t ever get discouraged […]

How To Manage Your Sample Library: 7 Essential Tips To Ensure Organization

Table of ContentsMANAGING YOUR SAMPLE LIBRARY#1 – FIND A GOOD SAMPLE MANAGERTOP 10 SAMPLE MANAGERS TO CHECK OUT:2. CREATE AN ORGANIZATION METHOD/FILE SYSTEM & STICK WITH IT3. GROUP BY TYPE & INTENDED USE4. REDEFINING CATEGORIZATION (GENRE/STYLE)5. YOUR SAMPLE LIBRARY’S METADATA6. LICENSE INFO & PROOF OF PURCHASE7. KEEP TRACK OF SAMPLES YOU’VE USEDFINAL THOUGHTS MANAGING YOUR […]

Top Mobile DAWs: 5 Mobile DAWs That Every Producer Needs

In the world of the modern producer, making music on your iPad and phone is getting more and more popular.   Some may say that producing an entire (polished) track on a mobile device is impossible, even ridiculous.   However, mobile music-making apps have seriously stepped their game up, making it very possible, even preferred. […]

How To Analyze Music: The Top 4 Ways To Analyze Your Music

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “mix with your ears, never your eyes…”    Well, we’re here to completely break down those old-school stereotypes and welcome you to the world of modern production.   » Mixing with your ears only provides you with half the accuracy. When learning how to analyze music, both senses are key! […]