Learn Introductory Music Industry Q&A To be successful in the music industry, you need to understand how it operates. Networking, career paths, independent releases, and shopping for labels are all valuable knowledge whether you’re an artist, producer, or industry exec. To help you get started on your journey, we’ve sourced and answered some of the most frequently asked introductory music […] Written by @recordingarts 1 September 20216 June 2022
Amplify Featured: Méandre Riding high on the success of his melancholy debut, Francophone artist Méandre’s sophomore record, Là où les saisons t’emmènent, reaches for song structures that pack a little more punch but also build on the sincerity and purity that marked his earlier work. Find Méandre online Méandre 101: Cheat Sheet A piece of gear you can’t […] Written by @recordingarts 12 August 202116 February 2022
Learn Uncategorized Introductory Songwriting Q&A The songwriting process is what allows the artist to bring their musical ideas to life. Arguably the most important part of making music, songwriting is a skill – just like production or engineering – that requires honing and continuous practice. The key to becoming an exceptional songwriter is an open mind, experimentation with writing on […] Written by @recordingarts 9 August 202127 January 2023
Learn Introductory Live Sound Q&A Live sound is the most important part of a concert, film or live auditory experience. It’s also one of the highest-paid audio fields. Controlling sound in a live environment requires expertise, continuous practice, problem-solving skills, and ear training. The key to becoming an exceptional live sound engineer is education, experimentation, and experience. To help you […] Written by @recordingarts 27 July 202127 January 2023
Learn Introductory Sound Design Q&A Sound design creates and transforms the universe of a project. Building an auditory experience from scratch requires years of sound sourcing, ear training, and trial and error. The key to becoming an exceptional sound designer is training, experimenting, and getting your hands on the materials. To help you get started on your sound design journey, […] Written by @recordingarts 21 July 202127 January 2023
Learn Introductory Production Q&A The production of a song is one of the most integral, if not THE most integral, parts of creating music. Building a track’s sonic universe requires years of experience, experimentation, and continuous ear training. It can be challenging to master without professional guidance, and overwhelming to know where and how to begin. To help you […] Written by @recordingarts 16 July 202127 January 2023
Amplify Featured: sisterBlaze Always marching to the beat of his own drum, Mike Ferguson’s sisterBlaze project is back with a brand-new prog-pop opus, Gemini, that fuses all his pop, punk and prog influences for a result that’s sophisticated, musically accomplished, and “progcessible”. sisterBlaze 101: Cheat Sheet Your role in sisterBlaze: Composer, lyrics, guitars, drums, bass, synths, some keys, […] Written by @recordingarts 8 July 202116 February 2022
Learn Introductory Mixing Q&A The mix of a song can make or break the final product. Making sure that all the sonic elements of a beat or track are intertwined to create a professional-sounding result is an art form in itself and requires continuous ear training and critical listening skills. The key to getting good at mixing is practice […] Written by @recordingarts 7 July 20218 August 2022
Amplify Featured: Gant Fusing the electro bombast of new wave pioneers Depeche Mode with the dark thematic content of Nick Cave’s best work, darkwave duo Gant have just unfurled their doomy first full-length LP on an unsuspecting world. Get ready for synths. Lots of synths. Find Gant online Gant 101: Cheat Sheet Depeche Mode vs The Cure. Who […] Written by @recordingarts 4 June 202116 February 2022
Amplify Featured: Melotika Mel Yelle, who goes by Melotika on stage, creates unique electro-pop music with a message. With a knack for making danceable darkness, she stands for self-confidence, empowerment and individuality. Melotika 101: Cheat Sheet One piece of gear I can’t live without My SM-58 Top musical moment or achievement to date Dancing Without You Go-to “I’m […] Written by @recordingarts 20 May 202116 February 2022
