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Advice for Musicians
Honest advice on practicing, writing, stealing ideas the right way, and staying creative.
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How To Prepare For Your Band's First Recording Session
Avoid common mistakes that ruin studio sessions. Learn essential preparation tips for guitarists, bassists, drummers, and vocalists before your first recording.
3 Concepts That Made Me A Better Songwriter
Over 15 years of writing music, I developed a few philosophies on composing that have helped make my music more enjoyable and less frustrating. These principles may be more helpful than music theory itself.
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Stealing Musical Ideas To Make Unique Music
Writer's block begone! Learn how easy it is to write original and awesome sounding music by stealing a simple rhythmic pattern. This lesson explores the double tresillo rhythm (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 4) and shows how to use it for composing, producing, and songwriting.