How To Build a Career Without a Record Label
Is it really necessary to sign for a record label before you have a successful music career is one question that a budding musician asks himself. This question becomes a constraint, and his next path depends on the answer he gives himself or herself. There is a big misconception that a musician can only reach […]
7 Easy Ways To Be a Better Producer During Any Songwriting Session
The role of a producer has evolved over the years. It is common for a producer to be in the room as a song is being written. In most sessions, the demo is completed at the end of the day. Being efficient and having the ability to keep ideas flowing are essential skills for a […]
How To Write and Produce Like Max Martin
Even if you don’t recognise the name Max Martin, you’ll definitely know his music. Since breaking through in the late Nineties, the Swedish songwriter-producer has co-written 22 Billboard Hot 100 number one hits – more than anyone, bar John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In this serie, we’ll take a look at the characteristics that makes […]
How To Write and Produce like Mark Ronson
You may just know of Mark Ronson as the artist who released “Uptown Funk” with Bruno Mars. In reality, he’s much more prolific and influential. He has been a key figure behind the scenes of pop music and its evolutions for over two decades. Some of his other achievements include producing Amy Winehouse’s award-winning “Back […]
How To Write and Produce Like Jack Antonoff
Who is Jack Antonoff? Jack Antonoff is an unlikely producer hero who breaks the mould in many ways. Most producers rise through big-name collaborations or famous studios and schools. Comparatively, Antonoff is a total Pop outsider. He started playing music in punk bands before his breakout came with fun., an indie pop band. Antonoff co-wrote […]
How To Write And Produce Like Diplo
Diplo is an American DJ, songwriter and record producer who mainly produces EDM, Dubstep and Reggaeton music. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer. He’s also a member of the supergroup LSD, electronic duo Jack Ü and Silk City. He founded record company Mad Decent, as well […]
The Value of Minimalistic Songwriting
Minimalistic songwriting can help you discover what really matters in music. Here are some tips on how to add minimalism to your songwriting arsenal. Write Simple, Write Hits Today’s hit pop songs owe much of their success to minimalistic songwriting, and for good reason! Songs with simple melodies and familiar, easy-to-follow structures are incredibly catchy […]
The Perfect Take is a Lie
“One more take and it will be perfect!” “One more mix revision and the track will be perfect!” Stop. No, it’s not. It’s a lie that you keep telling yourself. The perfect take or track doesn’t exist. I used to be the artist who reworked his music a zillion times because of anxiety and insecurity. […]
Do You Ever Struggle With Writing A New Song?
Here are a few tricks that can help to beat writer’s block. 1. Plan daily writing sessions and stick to it. Focus on finishing the song before you start a new idea. 2. Listen to your favorite music. Play your favorite tunes and let them inspire you. What elements make you like them? Is it […]
60000 Tracks Are Uploaded To Spotify Every Day
Spotify is the gold standard when it comes to music streaming, but if you plan on throwing your own songs into the mix, be prepared for some fierce competition. More than 60,000 new tracks are uploaded to Spotify every day, meaning that their already massive catalog of music grows nearly every second. With so many […]
