Sometimes the task of troubleshooting a vocal layout can be quite a tough challenge. And while the catalogue of possible hindrances can obviously turn…
Songwriting & Production
4 Tips to Be More Productive as a Producer
Stepping up your output can be easy when following the right formula. We came up with a few pointers to increase your productivity as a producer. &nbs…
How Solid Musical Ideas Evolve Into Great Ones
Often, solid musical ideas loose their magic in the process. This has several reasons, sometimes the dynamic of a creative situation, sometimes just b…
Pitching Your Music to Prospective Collaborators
Approaching and pitching prospective collaborators can pan out in various ways. Some artists hit it off right from the start, others have to climb thr…
Pointers on Inviting Hired Pros
Once in a while you might be inclined to invite hired pros, meaning superb instrumentalist or vocalist, to a session. However close or tight this rela…
Writing up a Storm – Creating an Effective, Inner Songwriting Space
Some artists have the stoicism to write music or lyrics anywhere. They scrap up ideas on the subway, on a commute, no mater how loud or noisy it might…
Thoughts on Writing up Expressive Top-Lines
Working on expressive top-lines can be an exciting and playful endeavor. It doesn’t really matter if you’re writing top-lines from scratch or on an ex…
Why External Mixing (Still) Makes Sense
With a new wave of suberbly convenient software and smart services established online- and offline, it becomes easier and easier to keep the process o…
3 Lifehacks to Superboost Your Songwriting Output
Being able to sit, write and finish a song, even when you are not inspired by anything, is something any serious writer should be able to do when the …
8 Pointers on Your Acoustic Version
Creating an acoustic version of existing songs can be a great way to diversify your artistic profile. It is a way of demonstrating new musical shades …