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.
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.
Here are the best budget studio monitors of 2022, with detailed breakdowns, specs, video reviews, and a full FAQ section.
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
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
Here are the best budget studio monitors of 2022, with detailed breakdowns, specs, video reviews, and a full FAQ section.
The Circle of Fifths is one of the most fascinating concepts in music theory. It somehow manages to be both incredibly simple and mind-numbingly complex, depending on the context. That said, mastering (or at least thoroughly understanding) this musical tool will make you a better musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. In this post, you’ll learn: … Read more
Here are 10 tips on how to arrange music and finally finish that track that’s been sitting on your hard drive!
Want to make 8-bit music in the spirit of the NES or Gameboy? Check out these two free methods and start composing your chiptune opus today.
Proven strategies for becoming a game composer and getting paid to make music for games **This post has been updated in November 2021** “How do you become a game composer?” This is the question I set out to answer three years ago when I first began my podcast, Composer Code. Since then, I’ve interviewed around … Read more