Francesca Lombardo on Working DAWless and Her New Sample Pack

One of the defining characteristics of Francesca’s tracks is the use of…


The 8 Best Free DAWs to Create Music

Making music with digital tools doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact,…


Tape Machines: 7 Creative Ways to Use Cassette and Reel-to-Reels

It’s easy to wonder why tape machines are still popular with some…


Hard Truths: Music Has a Samples Problem

Sampling revolutionized music production. It’s a powerful technique that…


How to Put Your Music on Spotify and Get Streamed

Spotify is easily the biggest music streaming platform in the world right……


Backing Vocals: Tessa Niles on the Art of Session Singing

What does a backing vocalist do? Backing vocals have been an important sound…


The 10 Best Melody Loops and Sample Packs to Start a Track

Writing a good melody is really hard, even for the best of the best…


The 10 Best DAW Controllers for Hands-On Production

The modern DAW is one of the most powerful tools artists and producers have to…


How to Use Dynamic EQ for A Better Mix

Everyone knows good EQ is important for mixing music. Along with compression,…


8 Jazz Chord Progressions Every Musician Should Know

Jazz chord progressions may seem complex. Seventh chords, extended harmony, and…