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How to write a song: Make a song in 7 steps
Learn how to write a song in seven steps—from lyrics to arrangement, we cover the full songwriting process in this in-depth, beginner-friendly guide.
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12 challenges to level up your music production skills
Discover 12 music production challenges that can help you learn a new skill, try something different, and push yourself in ways you haven’t before.
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.
The music theory behind Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, explore the music theory elements behind its main theme that make your virtual campsite such a pleasant place.
The power of dynamics and silence in music
We explore why and how dynamics and silence play a pivotal role in creating music that pulls in the listener.
How to make music: Create your own music in 6 steps
Learn the ins-and-outs of how to make music in this complete guide to music production, from picking a DAW to composing, mixing, and mastering your work.
4 easy ways to improve your chord progressions
Explore four concepts that will help you add interest to your chord progressions without altering their core structure.
How to choose sounds and timbres that fit your track
We explore why sound selection is important, and what considerations you should keep in mind when choosing timbres for your music.
Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”
Let's celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, "Jump Up, Super Star!"
The most important chord progression in Pokémon
In this article, let's take a look at the I - bVII - I chord progression, and how some of Pokémon's most important themes are centered around it.
How to use chord voicings and substitutions to create complex textures
Learn about how experimenting with different chord voicings and substitutions can expand the textural and emotional nuances in your productions.
How to make your virtual piano sound real
Explore 5 features that you can manipulate to get your virtual pianos sounding more realistic.