There’s no question that during challenging times, people often turn to music to be uplifted. In my dealings with particular music publishers and agents recently, there certainly has been a spike in demand for songs with an uplifting theme. Now, positive music doesn’t necessarily mean strictly happy-go-lucky music with a simplistic theme. Music can be…
Improving your songwriting is not something that happens overnight. In this latest article, I would like to provide you with five actionable tips that you can utilize to help you on your songwriting journey: GET INSPIRED Inspiration is one of those things that can rear it’s head at any unusual time and is the most…
The trend with modern reording sessions and music productions has been to record countless tracks, resulting in a session of upwards of 150-200 individual audio tracks! Today, I would like to tell you a few reasons why you should consider recording less tracks and some of the benefits you will gain from this approach. Back…
Project management probably doesn’t sound like the most creative musical topic on the surface, however is something that can be very useful if you’re overseeing or coordination your own music production. The following points outline some general considerations and workflows to consider when implementing project management into your productions to help maximise your efficient and…
The key to an efficient work flow when using midi and virtual instruments, is having a system that does not hinder creativity. It should also be a system that is both inspiring and easily modifiable, as technology is always rapidly advancing. Here’s a few tips that will boost your virtual agility in the studio and…
Establishing an efficient songwriting workflow is a critical component of maximising your creativity. Here’s a few tips to help you on your way to becoming a songwriting machine and keeping you productive: Get organised Make sure you have everything that you need at your fingertips and have your writing space clear of clutter. Even if…
There’s no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task. Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized approach to not only keep you inspired, but ultimately productive: INFLUENCES Some songwriters strictly…
The question is often asked, what makes a great mix? First and foremost, the subjective nature of this question makes it largely rhetorical. Let’s take things back to the start: i.e. the basic act of listening to music. Even as producers, audio engineers and musicians, can we honestly say that, when we are listening to…