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  • Harrison Shimazu

    Harrison Shimazu is a music composer, content strategist, and writer who's passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 21, 2022
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    Elohim on 5 tips for having effective studio sessions

    Singer, songwriter, and producer Elohim sat down with us to share her five tips on how to make the best music that you possibly can in the studio.

    Routines & Process / May 16, 2022
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    How to promote your song: 4 tips for releasing your next single

    From preparing an EPK to coordinating your release strategy, we go over four tips that you should keep in mind when planning how to promote your song.

    Music Theory / May 13, 2022
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    The diminished chord: What it is and how to use them

    Learn about what a diminished chord is and how you can apply diminished triads, half-diminished seventh chords, and diminished seventh chords in your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 9, 2022
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    How to make music: Create your own music in 6 steps

    Learn the ins-and-outs of how to make music in this complete guide to music production, from picking a DAW to composing, mixing, and mastering your work.

    Tools / May 5, 2022
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    4 free software instruments to add to your plugin collection (VST / AU)

    In this YouTube Shorts video, we showcase four free software instruments that you can incorporate into your productions today.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 3, 2022
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    5 music production mistakes you should watch out for

    In this tutorial video, we discuss 5 common music production mistakes that you should avoid the next time you’re working in the DAW.

    Stories / April 24, 2022
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    Exploring the sound of Afrobeats with Spinall, Joeboy, Dunnie, and Mystro

    Spinall, Joeboy, Dunnie, and Mystro sat down with us to discuss the culture surrounding Afrobeats, and how it influences their own unique sounds.

    Tools / April 16, 2022
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    How to create DAW templates for your music (free files included)

    Learn why DAW templates can be a valuable asset for your music production workflow, and how you can create three of the most common template types.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 12, 2022
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    How to make beats for a song: Beat production 101

    Learn how to make beats for a song with this in-depth guide, where we cover everything from the tools you’ll need to how to sequence your own rhythms.

    Tools / April 9, 2022
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    The top 10 sound design plugins and VSTs you need in 2022

    Here are ten high-quality sound design plugins (VST / AU) that can help you reimagine your musical ideas in unique but powerful ways.

    Recording / April 3, 2022
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    5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake)

    Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.

    Interviews / March 30, 2022
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    Doris Munoz on Casa Mija and exploring new avenues in the music industry

    Casa Mija’s founder Doris Munoz discusses the program’s roots, mentorship, the importance of exploring new avenues in the music industry, and more.

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