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  • Harrison Shimazu

    Harrison Shimazu is a music composer, content strategist, and writer who's passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog.

    Stories / April 11, 2021
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    Terrace Martin (Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott) talks his favorite synths and makes a beat

    Terrace Martin shows us how he uses Arturia’s V Collection 8 to make music for some of the world’s biggest artists.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 3, 2021
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    5 techniques for improving your drums

    From adding flavor to hi-hat rolls to making use of foley in creative ways, we explore five music production techniques for improving our drums.

    Stories / March 27, 2021
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    Behind the beat in Ariana Grande’s “34+35”

    Up-and-coming producer Xavi gives us an inside look into how he produced the beat for Ariana Grande’s chart-topping single, “34+35.”

    Interviews / March 26, 2021
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    Phil Greiss (J Balvin, Jason Derulo) on the stories behind “Mi Gente,” “Savage Love,” and more

    Veteran producer and composer Phil Greiss tells us about the stories behind three particularly notable releases he has worked on across his career.

    Stories / March 24, 2021
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    Tayla Parx (Ariana Grande, Panic! At The Disco) on writing anthems and collaboration

    GRAMMY-winning vocalist and songwriter Tayla Parx (Ariana Grande, Panic! At The Disco) discusses her journey, her approach to collaboration, and more.

    Routines & Process / March 17, 2021
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    How to beat the algorithm and grow your social following as an artist

    Use the algorithm to your advantage and get your music in front of a larger audience than ever with these social media tips and techniques.

    Interviews / March 11, 2021
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    Konrad OldMoney on breaking into the world of video game music

    Award-winning composer Konrad OldMoney (EA Sports, Skrillex) shares his perspective on breaking into the world of video game music, building a network of clients, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 28, 2021
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    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.

    Stories / February 22, 2021
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    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 15, 2021
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    Sango (Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller) showcases his workflow in Reason+

    Sango uses the sounds of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) and the tools available in Reason+ to whip up a garage beat in just a few minutes.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 13, 2021
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    Electric piano sound design tips with J3PO

    J3PO uses the Mark One instrument from Addictive Keys Complete Collection to walk through sound design techniques that explore the full potential of electric pianos.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 12, 2021
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    3 timeless songwriting lessons from Alex Winston

    Veteran singer-songwriter Alex Winston (The Knocks, Ryn Weaver) shares three invaluable songwriting lessons she’s gathered across her career.

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