Despite being one of the earliest examples of a microphone in terms of makeup, dynamic mics are still as popular today as ever. These simple and rugged microphones are easily recognizable in their live setting applications, though they come in all shapes and sizes. Not only that, these mics can and have been used in […]
Category: Production
Best Condenser Mics for Your Home Studio
To the uninitiated, setting up your home recording studio can be a pretty intimidating undertaking. Soundproofing the walls, getting a broad selection of instruments, and having the right DAW and monitors is already a laundry list of to-dos. When you factor in the need for quality mics as well, that list can seem insurmountable. I’ve […]
Using Music Theory to Enhance Your Songwriting
“Music theory” is a term that gets thrown around a lot nowadays, particularly by musicians and producers who want to put on airs. The term itself can feel intimidating to those who’ve never studied it, like a subject you need a 4-year degree in to really understand. However, music theory isn’t quite the gatekept academic […]
What is Music Production—A Beginner’s Guide
Turning a song you’ve written into a professional, studio-made demo is a lot more complicated than you might think. You’ve got your chord progression, your lyrics, and maybe some extra ideas for additional instrumentation bouncing around in your head. However, that’s just the beginning when it comes to producing music. Even if you’re already trying […]
How to License Your Music
Earning cash from writing songs and composing music is the dream, right? However, pivoting from balancing a day job and playing music on the side to a full-on music career is not an easy undertaking. Most songwriters hedge their bets on getting a demo recorded and submitting it to a label. While this is an […]
What is the Bridge of a Song? (And How to Use One)
If you want to write memorable songs, and especially radio hits, you owe it to yourself to learn the art of writing strong song bridges. A well-written bridge is the icing on the cake of your verses and choruses, and a great one can take your song to a whole new level. On one hand, […]
What is the Chorus of a Song? And How to Write a Great One
Most music fans understand what a chorus of a song is intuitively. That’s true even if they’ve never studied music. After all, when you ask someone to sing a song for you, the first thing they’ll often do is belt out the chorus. But as songwriters, we have to dive a little deeper. If you […]
Writing a Song: What are the Parts of a Song?
Average music fans don’t pay much attention to the parts of a song. They just know that they love songs that make them feel good and want to sing along. But as songwriters, we know that popular songs are made up of patterns — all songs have recognizable beginnings, middles, and ends. That’s where using […]
How to Start a Song: 10 Methods Every Songwriter Can Use
Are you excited about the song ideas you’ve been carrying around in your head, but not sure how to translate them onto paper and into finished songs? It can be tough for anyone — especially beginners. But even pros have days when the ideas don’t flow effortlessly. You might wonder whether your song ideas are […]
Selling Songs: A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Your Songs
Have you wondered how to sell a song? You’ve written a song that you’re proud of. People tell you it’s good. So what should you do with it? Let’s say you’re not a musician at all, but a brand-new beginner. You’re probably asking yourself: Do I need to copyright my song? Will someone steal it? […]