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music revenue streams

Collect everything your recorded music can earn: Pt. I

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Music revenue streams that were once only available to the traditional music industry are now available to independent musicians — if you know how to collect them. Read the post.

acoustic piano

Acoustic piano on stage and in the studio

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Michael Gallant

While an acoustic piano may be the preference for a studio or live gig, it’s not always the most practical choice. Here are tuning tips and suggestions for alternatives when it comes to providing piano for your next gig. Read the post.

Music arrangement guru Dr. Richard Niles is interviewed by Disc Makers

The art of music arrangement: an interview with Dr. Richard Niles

December 18, 2018August 15, 2022 Scott McCormick

Music arrangement might be the invisible art, but the results can spell the difference between a smash hit and a “nice” song. Dr. Richard Niles has a storied history as an arranger and shares some thoughts and insights in this interview. Read the post.

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5 things to do before recording in a professional studio

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 Nicholas Rubright

Going to a professional studio for the first time can be an exciting and intimidating experience. If you aren’t prepared, it can also be much more expensive than it needs to be. Read the post.

Scott McCormick is a musician and the author of the Mr. Pants series of graphic novels for kids. His new audiobook, Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World, has been described as “drunk history for middle-grade kids” and is available on Audible. Scott can be reached at storybookediting@gmail.com. [hana-code-insert name='Guide Songwriting' /]

The song ending: How are you gonna do it?

December 7, 2018June 12, 2019 Scott McCormick

The fade out, the cold ending, the endless loop, the key modulation… there are so many approaches to a song ending — at least on record — so, how are you gonna do it? Read the post.

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Wow ‘em with your song intro

November 13, 2018September 27, 2019 Scott McCormick

As an independent music artist, you’ve got a few seconds — at most — to reel a listener in to your single or lead-off track. Here are some strategies to craft a song intro that will make your listeners pay attention. Read the post.

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Tracking vocals: Making a phrase-by-phrase approach work

November 3, 2018August 2, 2022 Michael Gallant

If you are planning a phrase-by-phrase approach to tracking vocals in a studio, here are some tips to help make your experience a success. Read the post

She Said She Said

From demo to classic: She Said She Said

October 30, 2018October 31, 2018 Scott McCormick

Though labeled a Lennon/McCartney song, “She Said She Said” was more truly a Lennon/Harrison song that was a late addition to one of the pivotal albums in the Beatles’ esteemed catalog. Read the post.

tracking vocals

Tracking vocals one phrase at a time

October 24, 2018August 2, 2022 Michael Gallant

It’s great when a vocal performance can be recorded in one cohesive take, but not every session will succeed with this approach. Sometimes, a modular strategy is required when tracking vocals. Read the post.

remote musical collaboration

Are you ready for a remote musical collaboration?

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you need to collaborate with others to make your project come alive, when do you look locally and when do you search beyond? Here are some guidelines to help you decide when remote musical collaboration is right for your project. Read the post.

A cellist recording for remote music collaboration.

Remote music collaboration: How I got a live cello on my recording

October 2, 2018October 12, 2018 Michael Gallant

When I realized my latest recording project needed live strings to add the energy and timbre the song needed, I ended up collaborating with a cellist from Toronto, with stellar results. Read the post.

studio time

Make the most of your studio time (and space)

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

Excerpted from the 3rd edition of Disc Makers’ revised and expanded Home Studio Handbook, these basic recording tips will help you make the most of your studio time. Read the post.

iconic songs

Breaking down two iconic songs from the Rolling Stones

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Keith Hatschek

In part two of our series, we break down two more iconic songs from the Rolling Stones’ library: 1966’s “Under My Thumb” and “Ruby Tuesday.” Read the post.

guitar riffs

Guitar riffs, sonic hooks, and the Rolling Stones’ iconic sound

September 11, 2018September 12, 2018 Keith Hatschek

With guitar riffs like the one in “The Last Time,” the Rolling Stones established their musical signature on the way to becoming songwriting legends. Read the post.

studio gear

The essential studio gear for your home studio

September 5, 2018May 14, 2020 Andre Calilhanna

If you’ve outfitted space in your home for the purpose of recording music, step two is amassing the gear for the task at hand. Here’s a checklist for things you might already have, need immediately, and can put off until later. Read the post.

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