Keeping a music journal has been one of the best habits I've developed to improve my craft as a musician, composer, and producer. In my journal, I include: My ideas, goals, progress, and current...
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The most basic chords in music are called triads. A triad is made of three notes, hence the name. It's a tertian chord, meaning that it is built from stacking thirds. Therefore a triad consists...
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about modes, modal composition, and modal arpeggios. Studying modes and modal composition has been fulfilling and inspiring in my musical journey. And I'd like to...
Sampled hi-hats can sound dry, programmed, and robotic if not massaged into a track. Percussion is a very important part of rhythm and music and deserves some extra attention when composing. Some...
Intervals are the basis of harmony and harmony is important to us as musicians, composers, and music producers. This article will discuss what intervals are and tips on how to use them in...
When learning music theory, the term diatonic will undoubtedly come up. Let's discuss what it means and how was can think about it when composing and producing our music! What does diatonic...