A good soundcheck can make the difference between a confident performance and a stressful one. While the audience never sees it, soundcheck is where most live shows are won or lost. Professional performers treat soundcheck as part of the performance,…
For most musicians, music does not start as a full-time income. It exists alongside a “real job”, often framed as the sensible or necessary option. Balancing the two can feel exhausting, frustrating, and emotionally complicated. The truth is, having a…
You don’t need hundreds of plugins to make great music. In fact, too many options often slow you down. Most professional mixes and productions rely on a small, reliable core set of plugins that cover the fundamentals. Here are the…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in music. It is already shaping how songs are written, produced, mixed, and even marketed. For many musicians, this raises excitement and anxiety in equal measure. The future of music creation will…
Music has the power to change your mood, set the tone for an event or help you focus during your day. One of the easiest ways to make the most of this power is by creating playlists tailored to specific…
The way we consume music has changed dramatically over the past two decades. From vinyl records to CDs, and then downloads, the rise of streaming services has arguably had the biggest impact yet. Platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and…
Neo-classical music is a contemporary genre that blends the traditions of classical composition with modern influences. It draws on the structures, instrumentation and emotional depth of classical music, while incorporating minimalist, electronic or cinematic elements. Rather than imitating the past,…
Sound and architecture is a creative practice that examines how built environments and acoustic experiences interact. Rather than treating buildings as purely visual or functional structures, this approach considers how sound shapes our perception of space and how architectural design…
Recording music, podcasts, or voiceovers at home has never been easier thanks to affordable technology and software. However, getting professional-sounding audio requires more than just a microphone and a laptop. With some planning and a few simple techniques, you can…
Fender are bringing their guitar lessons to Samsung TVs through their app, Fender Play. This means they’ll be accessible to everyone without them having to leave the house. Later this year, those with a Samsung TV will be able to…
