Arranging for Songwriters, with Nashville Guitar Guru Dave Isaacs
Arranging for song writers can be intimidating but is a vital component to a song’s success. Discover the three elements to a musically effective arrangement.
Four Ways to Write Better Melodies
If you want to write songs that are powerful and memorable, you must be able to write a good melody. Learn four commonly-used techniques that will help you.
Latin tradition meets modern production, with Makina (Interview)
Makina fuses Latin music traditions with modern production techniques for a unique sound. Discover his advice and production process in this interview.
How to Define Your Own Signature Sound
In a virtual world of infinite sonic access, how can you define your own signature sound? Learn your own lessons from bands that celebrate their uniqueness.
Composing by Buying, Building and Breaking, with Adam Scott Neal (Interview)
Learn how modern classical music is made in this interview with composer Adam Scott Neal. Full of resources and tips to inspire your own creative composing.
Tension and Release in Music
Tension in music is a natural occurrence. Building emotion and a subsequent resolve helps listeners connect with a song. Learn how to make it work for you.
Play Your Way In: A Songwriting Game
Are you looking for a songwriting game for children or some inspiration yourself? Try this fun game to release your musical creativity with playing cards!
Creating Video Game Music with Dan Hulsman of VGM Academy (Interview)
Find out what it takes to compose high quality video game music in this interview with Video Game Music Academy Founder Dan Hulsman.
Songwriting Now: The Latest Tricks
What is modern song writing like right now? Discover the latest tricks and techniques used by the most successful artists and producers today.
Where to Look for Musical Inspiration
Learn how active listening can help you get past phases of creative block and provide inspiration for your musical creations. Includes six example songs.
You’re invited to Composer Bootcamp with Sabrina Peña Young (Interview)
Do you want to compose music, but aren’t sure how? Find out about a new workbook containing all the essential knowledge you need to be a modern composer.
Interview with a Songwriter: Writing from the Heart
You might wonder how a good songwriter becomes “good.” How do you write songs with meaning? We sat down with Adara Rae, a songwriter, to find out.
It’s not that there’s a “right method;” the “right” things come from within. In Adara’s words, “I think if it’s hard, you’re doing it wrong. It should be fun and it should come naturally.” Read on to learn more.
