Explore four concepts that will help you add interest to your chord progressions without altering their core structure.
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Learn about how Yoko Shimomura went from tackling her first projects to crafting the timeless soundtracks of the Kingdom Hearts series.
In this tutorial video, we take a look at ten types of melodies that you should be familiar with as a musician.
Use this one simple but colorful chord to achieve sounds that are unmistakably a part of gospel music’s sonic palette.
We take a look at three simple but effective ways to start adding some musical randomization to your productions.
From Nikolaus Simrock to John Cage, learn about the pioneers who used randomness in their music, and how it lives on in music production today.
In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how you can use reharmonization to add a whole new flavor to your remixes’ chord progressions.
Award-winning composer Konrad OldMoney (EA Sports, Skrillex) shares his perspective on breaking into the world of video game music, building a network of clients, and more.
We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.
In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.
Hear firsthand stories about how five composers got their first gigs, what lessons they’ve learned along their journeys, and how they find balance with their work.
Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.
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