Music, like all other art forms, is a process-oriented medium. The way you arrive at the end product determines the feeling and artifice of the end product. If you are playing a song on a real piano it’s going to feel very different than a digital keyboard. The way a piece of art is created…
For as long as you can remember, music has been your life. You have your favorite genres, but you can appreciate the talent that goes into making good music no matter the style. And your Spotify playlists are legendary. You’ve learned a few instruments, can read and write music, and even written a few lyrics….
HOW TO GET A RECORD DEAL? “How can I get a record deal?” It’s been the gnawing, desperate question on the lips of almost every singer/songwriter/band on the planet for generations. The mythical record deal is the end-all, be-all for aspiring recording artists: The Golden Ticket, the Shangri-La, the Promised Land. If you can just get that…
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW MUCH IS STUDIO TIME IN A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO? To truly hone your sound and bring strength to your set, you need to work at it. And while your basement may have excellent acoustics, recording at a good recording studio is probably an essential piece of the puzzle. After all, without…
Making movies is hard. Making movies on an indie budget is even harder. Making movies on an indie budget with good sound? That’s a herculean task that very few people accomplish. For whatever reason, having audio in a low-budget film project that’s actually good seems like a near impossibility. If you can manifest this? Your movie…
What is a Music Producer? A music producer oversees all aspects of the creation of a song or album. But what defines a music producer and their involvement varies from producer to producer. The choice of song, choice of musicians, instruments, and vocalist(s), and how it all comes together. Even where the song is recorded…
Audio for film can also be referred to as sound effects. In the context of motion pictures and television, sound effects refers to an entire hierarchy of sound elements, whose production encompass many different disciplines, including: Hard sound effects are common sounds that appear on screen, such as door slams, weapons firing, and cars driving…
If you’re considering a career as a professional studio musician, you might be wondering what it entails. The truth is while life as a studio musician can be both rewarding and lucrative, it isn’t all glamor and hanging out with rock stars. Being a good studio musician requires hard work, discipline, and a high level of…
Most people struggle and strive to get their foot in the door of the music industry, they give it years of their lives, sometimes. They push and push and push to make connections, build up a backlist of work, and find a means to make a living off of their art. This is the journey,…
The music industry seems to be everywhere these days. It seems to be in places no one expects, and also like people from all walks of life are being discovered every five seconds. Is that true? Are there really more people today being offered jobs in the music industry than there were in previous decades?…
A sound technician is essentially a creative audio engineer. They work on sound for live music concerts; they work in studios recording music, they work on soundtracks for films and video games, and they run the sound for theatre and other longer running live events in clubs and other performance venues. It is said by…
The music industry can be a cutthroat place. People looking to make a name for themselves, get a leg up, and find their way into a very lucrative career path. Some people are able to accomplish this by putting their music projects online and attracting an audience. Some people have an X factor where they’re…
Do you want to be the next big songwriter? Do you have a passion for writing music? Do you daydream about yourself on stage singing to a sprawling crowd of fans? Are you obsessed with the intricate art of crafting lyrics? Are you someone who spends their free time analyzing music theory? Well, it certainly…
If you’re a music producer or a musician trying to make a record, choosing music worth recording is nearly half the battle. There are a lot of talented musicians nowadays trying to make a living with music, and there are also a lot of recording engineers and producers trying to get their music “out there.”…
If you want to be trained in audio production and music recording in order to become a producer or engineer, the different kinds of recording schools out there can be confusing. They range from full-blown degree programs at colleges and universities to short-term certificate programs at trade schools, and can range in price from a…