If you’re a mixing engineer or DIY artist/producer who is the songs by himself, you’ve probably used a reference track before. There is no…
Songwriting & Production
Troubleshooting a Vocal Layout
Sometimes the task of troubleshooting a vocal layout can be quite a tough challenge. And while the catalogue of possible hindrances can obviously turn…
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…
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 …
How to Life-Hack Your Studio-Week
This is the scenario. You gathered some material in the course of weeks, months, maybe years. You scheduled a studio, you persuaded collaborators to j…
How to Jumpstart a Writing Routine
Having a promising writing routine can be a vital strategy for creative output. And while there are many ideas and pointers out there on how to shape …