Wednesday August 11 2021, 11:32 AM
How Do You Do Vocal Layering?
Vocal layering, also called vocal stacking, is the process of recording vocals on top of each other to create a fuller effect.
Vocal layering naturally happens when we, as singers , combine with at least one...
Tuesday August 10 2021, 4:12 PM
What Does Tonic Note Mean In Music?
The tonic note is the first note, or the home note, in any scale or key. Each scale has eight unique notes, and the last note is also the tonic note, an octave above the first note.
In solfege , the...
Monday August 9 2021, 4:42 PM
The Cycle Of Major And Minor Thirds
While you don't often hear about the "circle of thirds", some musicians regularly refer to a "cycle of thirds". A cycle of thirds that includes all minor intervals can be seen in the diagram below. Each...
Sunday August 8 2021, 2:21 PM
What Is A Cover For A Song?
To make a cover of a song means making your own interpretation of a song.
While people in all genres and styles sing tunes created by someone else, a cover means that you have created a version that gives the...
Saturday August 7 2021, 12:24 PM
What Is A Post-Chorus?
Many people are familiar with a chorus, a verse, a bridge , and even a pre-chorus, but not many people talk about the post-chorus.
Some people use post-choruses without realizing it, just considering it a second part...
Friday August 6 2021, 4:09 PM
What Are The Qualities Of A Good Song?
While music is a very subjective experience, thousands of songs are undisputedly good.
A good song doesn’t need to be a hit single. Good music can be found on albums as bonus tracks, on SoundCloud from...
Wednesday August 4 2021, 2:46 PM
What Makes A Hit Song?
Hit songs usually have several things in common. There may not be a formula per se, and creativity is encouraged to make sure all hits don't sound the same. But all hit songs share the following qualities that I will...
Tuesday August 3 2021, 2:54 PM
Can You Make Money On Spotify?
Yes! Spotify is one of the hottest music streaming services in the world.
It has good competition with services like Apple Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Amazon Music, but Spotify holds a place in the top 2 pretty...
Monday August 2 2021, 4:17 PM
How To Sing Beautifully (For Beginners)
We've all heard those types of artists that sing, and you instantly get intoxicated by effortless, perfect-seeming notes and style. How do they do that? Where did that get all that talent from?
Why...
Saturday July 31 2021, 8:00 PM
How Do You Come Up With A Good Song Title?
So you have a great song, and you're wondering what to name it. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to finding a good name, but there are some things to consider when trying to choose....
Friday July 30 2021, 8:02 PM
How To Write A Sad Song For Beginners
The best types of songs are those that come from a place of pain and sorrow. There's nothing like a sad song to get you through a tough time and release pent-up emotion .
If you're considering writing...
Wednesday July 28 2021, 2:45 PM
What Is A Vocal Cool Down?
We all know about the benefits of doing a good vocal warmup to prep your voice for singing, but how much do you know about doing vocal cooldowns?
I hadn't even heard of this idea until a couple of years ago. I'm...
Tuesday July 27 2021, 5:35 PM
15 Songs For An Alto To Sing
Need a song that's a good fit for your alto voice ? I have a few favorites that are my go-to's for singing at an event, doing a demo for people to get a feel for my voice, recording a cover, or just singing at a...
Tuesday July 27 2021, 9:00 PM
How Do You Write A Song Dedicated To Someone?
When you start a song with the intent to make it about someone else, your first step is to figure out what you want the song to say to the listener.
Is this going to be a song about that...
Sunday July 25 2021, 2:12 PM
What Is Music Therapy, In Simple Words?
Music can help you accomplish many of your mental, physical, and cognitive goals each day. Music therapy can calm your anxiety, ease your pain, and provide a pleasant distraction from the world's...
