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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tips & Tutorials / January 23, 2021
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    Mr. Bill breaks down his sound design, composition, and sampling techniques

    Veteran producer Mr. Bill crafts a track from scratch and takes us along on the journey.

    Features / January 22, 2021
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    How music composers use samples when developing a score

    Three composers tell us about how they use samples when developing a score, how they collaborate with their clients, and more.

    Interviews / January 13, 2021
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    Sarah Schachner on scoring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and the craft of popular music

    Sarah Schachner tells us about her approach to scoring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, collaborating with Mike Dean, and more.

    Music Theory / January 13, 2021
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    7 chord progressions music producers need to know (free MIDI files included)

    From the basics to more advanced options, we go over seven chord progressions that are absolutely worth familiarizing yourself with.

    Music Theory / January 10, 2021
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    How to add color to your music with chord extensions

    In this tutorial video, we walk through how you can add nuance and interest to your music with the help of chord extensions.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 22, 2020
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    8 tips for writing effective melodies and chord progressions (free MIDI files included)

    Whether it’s taking a minimalist approach or inverting chord voicings, these simple but effective ideas will help you create music that’s intuitive and impactful.

    Routines & Process / December 12, 2020
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    Start one more song this year | Songwriting Club

    Write something using any prompt we’ve presented so far, and share your work to receive feedback from us and your peers.

    Routines & Process / November 27, 2020
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    Write a song about a place you’d like to travel to | Songwriting Club

    Write something about a place you wish you could travel to, and share your work to receive feedback from us and your peers.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 10, 2020
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    How to create chords, hooks, and beats in Ableton Live 10 (without music theory)

    In this tutorial video, learn how you can create chords, hooks, and beats in Ableton Live 10 without any extensive experience with music theory.

    Routines & Process / October 30, 2020
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    Write something spooky | Songwriting Club

    Write something that feels spooky in celebration of Halloween, and share your work to receive feedback from us and your peers.

    Music Theory / October 27, 2020
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    Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Let’s celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Tips & Tutorials / October 25, 2020
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    How to arrange and export your track in Studio One 5

    In this tutorial video, we walk through how to expand and export your creations in Studio One 5 so that you can share them the world.

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