Why songs today are shorter
While plus or minus three minutes was once the standard for recorded music, (owing in large part to radio play) the songs being released nowadays are much briefer, with many. Continue reading
How (and why) to make music every day ♫
Like any creative endeavor, creating music takes work and energy, and doing it consistantly can be a struggle. Here, we look at a strategy for how to make music every. Continue reading
Guide to maximizing music income from songwriting, recording
In this concluding segment of their series on maximizing revenue, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan explore how the different variations of the final versions of your recordings can be used. Continue reading
Turning your behind-the-scenes work into music revenue and promotion
In this fourth part of their series on how to maximize the revenue you earn from your music, we learn how event the behind-the-scenes moments of songwriting and recording can. Continue reading
THE PITCH: songwriter and producer collaboration platform ItyDity
THE PITCH asks promising music startups to “pitch” their product or service to the Hypebot community in 100 words or less. This pitch comes from ItyDity, which helps songwriters and producers connect and collaborate. Continue reading
How letting go of control allows you to create better music
Here, Patrick McGuire explores the idea of letting go of control as an aid to the songwriting process, and why control and creativity are often at odds with each other.. Continue reading
How to approach creating music in a completely new way
Writing music is hard and, inevitably, you’ll find yourself hitting a creative wall. Here, we look at how a fresh approach to making music can help get you back on. Continue reading
Guide to writing songs ‘with fans’ on TikTok
In addition to its star-making power as a music discovery platform, TikTok has also created a new way for artists to connect with listeners and develop their fanbases, including inviting. Continue reading
Using past experiences to fuel musical creativity
While the more challenging chapter of our live can be, well, challenging to deal with, our past experiences – both good and bad – can also be valuable fodder for. Continue reading
4 way to cultivate positive change in your music creation process
Even for veteran songwriters, the process of creating music is a challenging one, and is often plagued with a myriad of negative emotions and setbacks. Here, we look at four. Continue reading
