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4 nonprofit organizations on the importance of accessible music education
The founders of four non-profit organizations tell us about the importance of accessible music education and the profound impact it can have on communities.
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Monique Blake on taking career risks, calls from Idris Elba, and more | The Come Up
Monique Blake tells us about her experiences working alongside Swizz Beatz (Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ruff Ryders), breaking into the music industry, and more.
Exploring the world of open tunings on guitar
Five guitarists across various genres tell us why they use open tunings and how alternate tunings can help expand our creativity.
How to build a creative ecosystem as a musician
Career musicians share how they foster a music industry ecosystem, discussing everything from building meaningful relationships to approaching studio sessions.
How to find your voice with sampling
In this tutorial video, we explore the many different avenues for finding and utilizing samples in our own music.
Beyond hearing: Perception, notation, and expanding our senses
We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.
Why you should change your artist name (and how to do it right)
Learn about the reasons you might want to consider changing your artist name, and how to navigate the process across streaming platforms, social media, etc.
TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake) on Eternal Atake, type beats, and creative philosophies
TM88 (Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Future) sat down with us to discuss his creative philosophies, signature techniques, and advice for other producers.
How to create melodies for different moods
In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.
A look at hyperpop production with Angelus, Blackwinterwells, and Alice Gas
Three producers tell us about how they became involved with the world of hyperpop, how they craft their sounds, the future of the genre, and more.
Mjeema Pickett on curating music, radio, and overcoming challenges | The Come Up
Mjeema Pickett discusses her beginnings in the music industry, how her love for curation led her to spearheading R&B and soul music at Spotify, and more.
Nija on the future of R&B
Producer and songwriter Nija (Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Drake) tells us about her history with R&B music, the evolution of the genre, and more.