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 your own […] Written by @recordingarts 9 August 202123 August 2021
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 202128 July 2021
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 202121 July 2021
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 202119 May 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 20212 June 2022
Learn Work What’s your unique selling point? It’s what will determine how an audience or market sees you, and whether or not they will see the value in what you have to offer.This article is borrowed from a lesson in the Music Industry course taught during the third semester at Recording Arts Canada. Scenario 1: Selling beats Trent is a hypothetical beat-maker trying to […] Written by @recordingarts 20 April 202116 February 2022
Learn The Sound of 007 Lush orchestration, driving electric guitar, tense rhythms, and dramatic string arrangements have become synonymous with ‘spy music’ thanks to the decades-long work of the Bond film series. With 25 official films on its roster including the forthcoming No Time To Die, the James Bond franchise spans an ever-growing fictional universe. Building a strong brand identity […] Written by @recordingarts 27 April 202019 April 2021
Learn Introduction to Deathstep feat TenGraphs Deathstep artist TenGraphs reflects that the genre “is very dark, aggressive, visceral. It comes from emotions of anger, fear and hatred. It embodies those emotions with very harsh tonalities and brutal arrangements.” In other words, deathstep is the emotional exorcism you didn’t know you longed for, filled with precise and hard-hitting sound design aimed at […] Written by @recordingarts 26 April 202019 April 2021
Learn Sampled by Dr. Dre Dr. Dre, whose personal music collection included an alleged 80,000 records, has an almost encyclopaedic musical knowledge and fine-tuned ear for killer hooks. His ability to discover and revive older music helped him become the wildly successful producer that he is today. In this article, we’ll look at some of Dre’s most influential songs, and review how his […] Written by @recordingarts 24 March 202021 May 2021
