Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music
March 8, 2021
The mellotron may be an old instrument, but it’s all over modern music. Just listen to the score for The Mandalorian If you want to
Category: Composition
Free Kontakt Libraries: The 11 Best Free Libraries
March 5, 2021
Looking for high-quality instruments that don’t break the bank? This list of free Kontakt libraries has something for every genre. Even though they’re free, these
How to Write a Melody: 12 Tips for Songwriting Success
October 28, 2020
Ever try to write a melody and get super frustrated that you want to just give up? Yeah. You and every other songwriter. Writing a
11 Best Kontakt Libraries: For Every Budget [2021]
September 6, 2020
There are countless Kontakt libraries out there, it can be difficult to find the rights ones for you. To help you make the right choices,
Songwriting Prompts: Supercharge Your Songwriting
May 6, 2020
Songwriting prompts are little ideas or sparks that can kick start your song. They come from all over, in many flavors, and they can be
Borrowed Chords: Write UNIQUE Music (2021)
April 22, 2020
Are you a songwriter looking to spice up the chord progressions of your songs? Sometimes a song will feature a “borrowed” chord. It can sound
11 Top Tips for Finishing Your Songs
April 3, 2020
Today we’re giving you our top 11 tips for finishing your songs. So if you have a lot of ideas for songs, but struggle to
Minor Chord Progressions: Write Deeply Emotional Music
January 15, 2020
What’s one thing many of the greatest artists of our time have in common? Think of artists like Johnny Cash and Amy Winehouse. Nirvana and Van
Rhyme Schemes: Write Lyrics That’ll Blow Your Fans Away
January 1, 2020
A solid rhyme scheme is a surefire way to catch a listener’s ear. Audiences love it, and rap and hip-hop take it to new heights
The Circle of Fifths (A Musician’s Best Friend)
December 11, 2019
Have you ever wondered why the melody and chord progression you use in your songs sound “right”? It’s largely because they come from the same
