Songwriting Strategies: The Anti-Artist Way
Often when writing new music, artists find themselves stuck in something of a creative rut. Here we look at some creative techniques for broadening your songwriting horizons, and cultivating effective. Continue reading
How To Write A Protest Song
Protest songs have long played an important role in society, acting as the soundtrack to social change. For those looking to express their anger and frustration in light of current. Continue reading
Austin Kleon Says “Rip Off Other Musicians” (And He’s Right)
The idea of “stealing like an artist” has been around for a while, and can be as effectively applied to music as any other art form. Here we look at. Continue reading
Launching Your Music Career Through Video Game Composition
Breaking into the music business remains incredibly challenging, but there are a number of new ways to get your foot in the door. One such avenue worth pursuing is the. Continue reading
5 Tips On Writing Music For Advertising From A Two Time Emmy Winner
Two-time Emmy-winner, author and educator Peter Bell shares his top five tips on how to write effective music for use in advertising, drawing on his career composing jingles for major. Continue reading
Hit Songs Deconstructed – The Right Chord Music Interview
On Music Think Tank, Mark Knight interviews David Penn on the structure and composition of hit songs. Check out the interview to see what similarities comprise a hit song, the. Continue reading
How To Compose Music More Effectively
It’s fun to write music and use it as your creative outlet, but composing music can get frustrating especially when you’re under a deadline. So how do you push through. Continue reading