Raw & Real Creativity
3 ways to make the most of your creativity this year – Start now, let your personality come through, and avoid distractions. Keep it raw and real and CREATE!
Don’t Stop. Keep Going.
How do you keep creating when costs keep adding up and no money comes in? How do you deal with the discouragement of the current state of the music business?
Turning Practice Into Music
Let’s avoid becoming “professional practicers”. Don’t forget about writing some killer music! Here’s how to turn your practice exercises into new songs.
How to Find Inspiration
4 ways to find inspiration when you’re feeling uninspired & what to do while you wait for inspiration to hit.
How To Develop A Good Ear: Part II
First of all, thanks to those who read Part 1 of How To Develop A Good Ear. Secondly, no, this won’t turn into a Rocky series leading to Part 20 or anything ridiculous like that. (Although I’d probably still watch
How to Use Constant Structures to Inspire New Composition Ideas
Constant structures are my favorite concept to inspire new song composition. Here’s how to use them.
How to Develop a Good Ear
Developing a good ear takes practice. Here are a few of the exercises I’ve found highly effective.
How to Get Started in Production Music
A quick overview of everything you need to get started in production music – including the tools I use.
Expressive Theory: The Value of Knowing Music Theory
Music theory is important because it enables you to play the sounds you hear in your head.
Self Expression: Playing With Feeling
There has been a long-standing debate on whether a so-called “shredder” is just showing off, or actually expressing something of him/herself. Personally, I love fast and flashy playing and I believe it to be as legitimate a form of self-expression