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  • Harrison Shimazu

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

    Features / June 5, 2023
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    Mike Shinoda on crafting Meteora, songwriting, and the art of vocal production

    We sat down with Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor) to discuss the creative process behind Meteora, how it informs his trajectory for the music he’s releasing today, his advice for budding music creators, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 30, 2023
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    Debunking your music production misconceptions (2023)

    Veteran producer iBEENART goes undercover on Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube to answer popular questions and debunk common misconceptions.

    Music Theory / May 22, 2023
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    The Mixolydian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let’s discuss what the Mixolydian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 15, 2023
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    Producing a beat with the world’s most unexpected sounds

    In this production tutorial, we try to guess the sources of some of the world’s most innovative and unexpected samples, and then flip them into a beat.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 29, 2023
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    32 essential Pro Tools workflow tips with Cato Zane (free template included)

    Veteran audio engineer Cato Zane shares 32 of her most essential Pro Tools tips that will revolutionize your workflow.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 28, 2023
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    FL Studio user tries Ableton Live for the first time

    Watch along as FL Studio veteran iBEENART tries his hand at producing beats in Ableton Live Lite for the first time.

    Music Theory / April 24, 2023
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    The Phrygian mode: A comprehensive guide

    From Lil Nas X hits to Pokémon themes, the Phrygian mode has been used in an incredibly wide range of musical contexts—let’s discuss what the mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

    Music Theory / April 15, 2023
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    The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let’s discuss what the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

    Music Theory / April 13, 2023
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    The pentatonic scale: What it is and how it’s used in music

    Explore the pentatonic scale and learn how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 8, 2023
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    20 music production tips in under 15 minutes (free template included)

    Whether it’s beat making techniques or mixing tips, you can take these 20 ideas and immediately apply them to your own music, regardless of your genre or style.

    Music Theory / April 7, 2023
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    The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let’s discuss what the Lydian mode is, some popular compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 27, 2023
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    4 beat making tips you’ll wish you knew earlier

    Veteran producer iBEENART sat down with us to share four timeless beat making tips that he wishes he knew earlier in his own career.

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