The Dorian Mode: Darkness with a Hint of Light
The Dorian mode is a minor scale with a major sixth. It’s perfect for creating darker sounding music without it feeling sad or overdramatic.
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Best MIDI Keyboard of 2023: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
A MIDI keyboard is one of the most useful and essential tools in modern music production and composition. But how do you choose the best MIDI keyboard for your particular needs?
Noise Gate: What it is and Why it’s Important
A noise gate is a device that is used to control the level of an audio signal. Here’s how to use it in your audio productions.
The Ultimate List of Musical Terms (200+)
This post is the ultimate list of musical terms. Use the Table of Contents to zoom around, or CTRL+F/CMD+F to find the term you’re looking for. Of any artistic discipline, music has some of the most complex and varied terminologies, from a bevy of fancy Italian words to essential slang tossed around in jazz circles. … Read more
Music Production: Everything You Need to Know [2023]
In 2022, music production has never been more democratized and accessible to anyone. Here’s how to get started.
How to Write a Song: 19 Tips from the Pros
While I can’t give you a formula for how to write a song, I can give you tried-and-true tips that will tip the odds in your favor. Because the truth is the songwriting process is as unique as the songwriter.
Syncopation in Music: The Key to Better Rhythms
If you listen to music that has unmistakable sense of “groove,” it’s likely because of syncopation. Here’s how to implement it in your music.
Best Studio Monitors: From Beginner to Pro [2023]
Here are the best budget studio monitors of 2022, with detailed breakdowns, specs, video reviews, and a full FAQ section.
Video Game Composer Jobs: Where to Find Them and Strategies for Building your Career
Finding video game composer jobs is a bit like going on a treasure hunt. This industry isn’t like engineering, law, or medicine. There is no set path, and getting your degree doesn’t even guarantee you’ll find success in this industry. There are systems and structures built to help composers find developers to work with, but … Read more
40 of the Greatest Video Game Composers of All Time [2023]
Video game music is a very young medium. The first video game, “Pong,” was only released in 1972. However, video game music has come a long way since then. The amazing thing about video game music is that it not only spans the nostalgic and unforgettable chiptunes of the ’90s, but also the sweeping orchestral … Read more