The movement to end the merch fees charged by venues is growing
Senate hearings and calls from music artists to end the merch fees assessed by live music venues are making an impact on the industry. Read the post.
Want to double your merch and CD sales? Here’s how to do it.
There are simple ways to boost merch and CD sales at gigs — but you’ve got to have merch and CDs to do it! Read the post.
Acoustics and your home recording studio
Finding the early reflection points in your home recording studio can go a long way to improving the acoustics in your rooms. Read the post.
Anatomy of a cover song: Four takes on “Big Yellow Taxi”
So you picked a cover song, now what? Rather than copying the original version note-for-note, the best covers typically take the essence of the original and reshape it, so that the performing artist makes the song their own while adding something special and recognizable to their repertoire. Read more.
Choosing the Right Microphone To Elevate Your Productions
Mic selection can help shape the color, mood, and impact of your next song. Here’s advice on how to choose microphones that best fit your music. Read the post.
Use Borrowed Chords To Add Drama, Depth, and Variety to Your Music
Looking to spice up your chord progressions? Why not borrow a chord or two from a different mode or scale? Borrowed chords are a tried-and-true way to add an unexpected touch to songs. Read the post.
How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song
What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.
Streaming vs. CDs — Who Wins?
We live in a streaming world — yet revenues from physical media (i.e., CDs and vinyl LPs) continue to grow every year. Read the post.
Musicians who died in 2022
2022 may not have been the bounce-back year we had all hoped for, and sadly, we saw too many beloved musicians — icons and up-and-comers alike — pass on to the great afterparty in the sky. Read the post.
Set your music goals for 2023
’Tis the season for setting goals for your personal, musical, and career objectives. It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but you need to take it seriously. Read the post.
Avoid overproducing your music
If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to go overboard editing, processing, and tweaking your recordings-in-progress. Here’s some advice on how to make your productions sound their best — and knowing when to stop. Read the post.
Making the most of your home studio space
These simple tips can help you create a home studio space that’s efficient, productive and inspiring — especially if you’re limited by the size of your space. Read the post.
Using compressors and limiters in your home studio
Using compressors and limiters when recording and mixing allows you to smooth out passages to better control a track. Read the post.
Preparing your audio master for manufacturing
Adapted from our “Making A Great Master” guide, here are tips for preparing and uploading your audio master when you’re ready to make CDs. Read the post.
Using reverb and delay: Lessons from six classic tracks
One way to better understand the adept use of recording techniques is to study classic hits. We’ve got six examples of expertly crafted songs that showcase creative use of reverb and delay. Read the post.