The Aeolian Mode (the Minor Scale)
Aeolian Mode is commonly used in folk music as well as many classical compositions and contemporary pop songs. It is the go-to “sad” key for pretty much all music.
The Lydian Mode: a Brighter Major Scale
The Lydian mode is a major scale with a raised fourth. It takes the major scale and makes it sound more expansive, hopeful, floaty, and mysterious.
The Phrygian Mode: Flamenco and Gravitas
The Phrygian mode is a minor scale with a flattened second. It’s perfect for creating an even more dissonant or unsettling minor scale.
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.
What is a Microphone Preamp and Do You Need One?
In this post, we’ll talk about what a microphone preamp is and if you need one. Short answer: if you already have an audio interface, you probably don’t. 🙂
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
Song Structure: The Blueprint of Music [+Examples]
Every time I try to start a blog post (like this one) without first writing an outline, I end up writing unfocused, inefficient copy. An outline serves as the bones of an article, blog post, or short story. While it’s possible to “fly blind,” it’s not advisable. There’s a reason we’re taught the skill of … 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.