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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.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
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.
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.
How 5 screen composers got their start and sustain their careers
Hear firsthand stories about how five composers got their first gigs, what lessons they've learned along their journeys, and how they find balance with their work.
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.
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.
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.
3 tips for using microphones and recording live instruments
Saxophonist and engineer Mario Castro gives us three insightful tips around how to create colorful recordings of live instruments.
How to design a dynamic game audio mix
Learn about the various techniques game audio designers use to create dynamic, cohesive, and immersive sonic experiences.
How to create drum patterns across genres (lo-fi hip hop, metal, and more)
Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.
How does an electric piano work? The anatomy of an electric piano
Learn about how the components of an electric piano work together to produce and amplify sound, the differences between the most popular instruments, and more.
How does a piano work? The anatomy of a piano
Learn about how the various components of a piano work together to produce sound, the differences between grand and upright pianos, and more.