3 Music Industry Myths to Forget
The music industry is much like any other entertainment industry - there are many myths that can cause people to avoid it or dive in without a second thought. These myths are consistent, but can be easily dispelled if you spend a bit of time in the industry. Today,...
7 Health Benefits of Music
Music is something that is so intrinsic to our lives that we often forget it's there. Elevator music, mall music, ever-present radios - we find ways to have it in our lives wherever we go, and it often influences our mood and thoughts when present. Music is impressive...
The Best Music Genres to Listen to While Studying
Music is in our everyday lives, encouraging creativity, productivity, and self-expression through each note that floats through the air. It spurs us to create, but also helps us concentrate while relieving us of stress. That’s why music is beneficial to us when we...
Music and Motivation: Three Reasons They Work Together
Modern life is filled with challenges; some are easier to manage than others, but we all can certainly use external factors to get that extra motivation to complete some tasks. Although many research studies confirm that music can have a very positive effect in...
An Indie Artist’s Guide to Spotify and Apple Music
With the advent of digital music streaming services, it has become all too easy for independent artists to put content in front of millions of potential listeners. Having such a broad audience and not having a label or management group for backup means that...
Tools Needed to Record Music At Home
Leading musicians like Juice WRLD and XXXTentacion have gotten their start through their home studios in which they were able to record and produce all of their music. However, building a home studio can be daunting for those who don't know the music industry. These...
Digital Music Distribution: A How-To
The physical distribution of music used to be the only way for an artist to get their vision into the hands of their audience. Along the way, there were many steps, each costing a percentage of the profits. Promoters worked to get the music stocked on the shelves of brick and mortar stores who, in turn, distributed the content at a marked-up cost. Worse still was the strict, binding contract that a newcomer would sign with the big record producers. This led to an obligation that could go on for years.
The Tools Behind EDM
Electronic dance music (EDM) is an incredibly popular category and medium for musical expression. It combines deep beats and fast-paced music to make it the perfect dancing combination. If your love for EDM moves past was the appreciation of the dance club, you may be...
What Does a Music Producer Do?
Music production is an exciting industry providing the force behind the music we know and love. While there is some overlap with DJing, what exactly does a music producer do? A music producer contributes to the production of music in a number of ways: organization,...
The Process of Recording A Band
Getting a group of musicians together to record a band is a fantastic task with a great pay off. Showcasing a band's chemistry is a complicated process, but if done right, it can show the world a tremendous talent. Get The Gear The first step of recording a band is...