Let’s face it, every musician wants to turn heads and maximize their creative expression with their sound. How do you achieve this in a way that doesn’t break the bank? Simple.
Distortion and saturation plugins!
Long story short, these plugins add frequencies in a certain way to...
Are you frustrated with trying to get a realistic sounding piano on your computer? Or are you just looking for the best sounding pianos out there? In this article I've highlighted the best overall piano plugin package, the best grand piano VST, the best free piano VST, as well as some...
Here are the four best music libraries currently accepting submissions by composers and producers. I’ve been licensing my music for the past five years, and this information is directly based on my experience earning thousands of dollars through licensing on these sites.
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Have you been interested in earning money from your music by licensing it? Well, before you start submitting your music to libraries, be sure to do these five things. If you don't, you're more likely to get reject by libraries and earn less from your songs!
- Write Songs with Strong Intros
- ...
I haven’t had this much fun with a new synth in a long time. The D16 Group’s approach to the legendary Roland SH-101 has left me with a huge smile on my face and a desire to slap it on all my songs. The Lush-101 is more than just a retread of a classic synth, though. It adds a...
Are you confused by trying to learn how to use Reason? Do you want to speed up your workflow, or learn some advanced tips for using this powerful DAW? This page gives a high level overview of how to use Reason, as well as links to more in-depth resources.
Over the past five years...
Reason is a full fledged DAW, loaded with effects and tools. Not only can you record and mix in Reason, you can also master your songs. If you want to be sure to create loud, punch mixes every time, download this mastering cheat sheet, then keep reading for instructions on how to master...
You're looking to release your new album or single, and you've narrowed your distributor down DistroKid vs. TuneCore. But how do you decided which to trust with your release?
This article lays out the pros and cons of DistroKid vs. TuneCore, and will guide you to making the...
So may musicians are intimidated by the thought of developing a music business plan. But by clarifying what you hope to achieve in the music industry, you can easily work backwards to create your plan.
Thankfully, you're note on your own when it comes to creating your music business...
Stop wasting your time uploading to libraries that don’t lead to sales! In this video I'll tell you why you should only focus on the best libraries (and what they are). If you're looking to sell stock music online, you need to work smart!
The "Spray and Pray" Music Licensing Model
Some...
I’ve put together the list of the 9 best side jobs for musicians, specifically focusing on side jobs for musicians - a.k.a. side hustles that are centered around music. These are perfect jobs for musicians, because they still offer lots of flexibility for building your music...
Mixing with a template lets you save a ton of time and get better sounding mixes. After years of using other versions of Reason, I've put together the best Reason 11 mixing template for you, for free.
You can download your free Reason 11 template here.
