Learn Uncategorized Finding Your Voice: Singing That Goes Beyond RAC shares techniques on how you can improve your singing - even when you thought you couldn't sing! Written by @recordingarts 26 January 202326 January 2023
Learn Studio Equipment 101: Electro-techniques We sit down with producer Solomon Krause-Imlach to talk essential studio equipment, with a focus on mics and compressors. Written by @recordingarts 19 January 202319 January 2023
Learn Blondie: The Underground Band That Influenced Pop Culture We're taking a deep dive into Blondie's influence on music and pop culture. Written by @recordingarts 15 December 202215 December 2022
Learn David Bowie’s Far-Reaching Impact on Music We're taking a look at David Bowie's influence on music, breaking down how he affected several genres. Written by @recordingarts 1 December 20221 December 2022
Learn How to Create Emotion in Music: Terror RAC's in-depth look at how music and audio are used to create terror in horror films and video games. Written by @recordingarts 6 October 20226 October 2022
Learn What is Mastering? This article breaks down what mastering is, its history and modern uses, and shares tips on how you can master tracks yourself. Written by @recordingarts 1 September 20221 September 2022
Learn How SoundCloud Changed Music Since its 2007 origins, SoundCloud has not only become one of the world’s most influential streaming services, but it’s spawned its own music sub-genre of SoundCloud rap, and helped popular independent artists of all genres thrive. In this article, we’ll revisit what made the platform so successful, and also review community practices that can help […] Written by @recordingarts 25 August 202225 August 2022
Learn Mother of Rap: The Success & Controversy of Hip Hop’s Sylvia Robinson Sylvia Robinson, once singer-songwriter turned founder and CEO of Sugar Hill Records, set the musical landscape for many of today’s most recognizable names in hip hop. With millions of album sales under her belt and a handful of Billboard chart-toppers, Sylvia built a diverse – yet controversial – musical legacy. Dubbed “The Queen of Rap” […] Written by @recordingarts 28 July 20221 December 2022
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
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
