Thursday December 23 2021, 5:27 AM
What Were Piano Keys Made From Back In The Day?
In the early years of the piano, the keys were made from sugar pine wood, while the black keys were made from ebony wood.
As the piano grew in popularity as an instrument , builders began...
Wednesday December 22 2021, 8:45 AM
Type Beat Meaning
Type beats are instrumentals that remind you of a more popular artist's style for an instrumental that they write and perform with. The phrase "type beat" is just a shortened way to say "type of beat".
For example, as a...
Tuesday December 21 2021, 3:38 AM
What Is Object Writing?
Object writing is one of my favorite songwriting exercises that has helped me through some very tough writer's block moments.
Coined by Berklee's stand-out professor Pat Pattison in the mid-90s, object writing is...
Friday December 17 2021, 9:36 AM
Song Gift Ideas
Getting a song made from scratch to gift to someone you care about is a highly personal and heartfelt gift idea.
Personalized songs make the best gifts for engagements, weddings, birthdays, graduations, family gatherings,...
Thursday December 16 2021, 9:04 AM
Chorus Vs. ChoirÂ
The terms "chorus" and "choir" or most often interchangeable. They both commonly refer to an ensemble of singers that perform.
If you aren't sure which term to use for your group of singers, no matter how big or small, it...
Wednesday December 15 2021, 1:00 PM
How To Rap Faster
Fast songs can be a challenge when you need to get through a ton of words in a short amount of time.
It can seem impossible to get through your song successfully when you first start practicing , but there are a few tips...
Tuesday December 14 2021, 2:00 PM
How Long Are Concerts?
If you're looking to put on a show or go to a show, the average length of a concert lasts anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours, depending on the type of artist that is performing .
Popular acts that put on shows for high...
Friday December 10 2021, 8:37 AM
What Is A Whole Tone Scale?
The uncommon whole-tone scale consists of 6 tones that are each separated by a whole tone, making it a hexatonic scale.
Many common scales, like the major and minor scales, use a variety of half and whole-step...
Thursday December 9 2021, 4:32 AM
Musician Logos
When it comes to your logo, you want to make sure you put the right amount of time and thought into the final product. You will want a logo that can catch someone's eye and encompass the vision for your music brand as well....
Wednesday December 8 2021, 6:12 AM
What Family Is The Piano In?
Instrument categories usually fall into one of 3: percussive instruments, stringed instruments, and wind instruments.
The interesting thing about the piano is that it falls into the category of a percussive...
Tuesday December 7 2021, 12:00 PM
How To Make Your Mic Sound Bad
Sometimes you need a vocal that will sound straight-up bad in order to get your point across in a song or video.
It's not recommended to do with regular recordings, but purposely recording so that your mic...
Monday December 6 2021, 8:00 AM
How To Write A Song For Kids
Writing a song for a child and encouraging a child to write a song can share a lot of the same steps when it comes to the process. The three keys to child-friendly songs are lyrical simplicity, melodic simplicity,...
Friday December 3 2021, 5:16 AM
How To Get An Internship At A Record Label
Getting internships at big labels can be a very competitive process. Fortunately for you, many applicants go about it the wrong way, which makes it easy for them to get lost in the vast sea of...
Thursday December 2 2021, 10:05 AM
How To Make Music Without InstrumentsÂ
Live instrumentation is lovely, but some creators don't always have the talent or the luxury to use it for their performances, recordings, and general songwriting. If you don't have a guitar or piano...
Wednesday December 1 2021, 9:44 AM
What Owning Your Masters Means
It's not a big deal for small, independent artists to own their masters. Owning your master simply means owning the final version of your song that will be sent to streaming sites and added to physical copies....
