We had the pleasure to catch up with John Beltzer, founder of the Songs of Love Foundation based in NYC. This unique non-profit organization creates uplifting, personalized songs for children and teens struggling with a life-threatening illness or lifetime disability–free of charge. Each “song of…
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In both live and studio settings, one of the most important elements is the bass line. Generally speaking, bass parts in modern day music have become considerably less melodic and on first listen sound very simplistic. However, when analyzed these lines are deceptively tricky and…
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Releasing music in the internet age can be a daunting task. It's easier than ever to create, release, and consume music with new trends like streaming and online collaboration. In many ways, this is great for artists, but creates a challenge: how do you cut…
Read More »Mella is an extremely experienced session vocalist. In this video, she gives you some practical insights on how to approach vocal impressions with some specific examples including Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton and Britney Spears. Here’s what Mella recommends when approaching vocal impersonations in a vocal…
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Anxiety during recording sessions is extremely common amongst both beginners and professionals alike. I’m always amazed at how many talented musicians I’ve encountered who absolutely kill it live on stage, but the moment they enter a recording studio they find the whole situation overwhelming and…
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Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer; please don’t take this article as legal advice. Always consult a music and entertainment lawyer in your country for full details. If you are a producer, you are probably familiar with sourcing samples for your tracks. Maybe you’ve heard that…
Read More »Lydia Salnikova has been a professional singer/musician/songwriter for 15+ years. She is a GRAMMY nominee, a Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee, and she has recorded with the likes of Kenny Rogers, Bering Strait, Sir Christopher Lee, and John Ford Coley. Her deep understanding of…
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Although I was unable to attend this year, I did attend the CD Baby DIY convention (which I highly recommend) the last 2 years in a row. A great deal of info and insight into the “New” music biz, but it might as well have…
Read More »In This Air Gigs Video Blog, Grammy Winner and Multi-Platinum Producer, Isha "The Mad Scientist" Erskine, shares his top 10 plugins that he recommends to make pop vocals really shine. Check out the video above to hear detailed examples, and techniques with the following 10…
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I’ve been involved in a wide variety of recording sessions over the years and when it comes to providing hired musicians with charts, it’s a real mixed bag. Some writers send over incredibly detailed scores, others will only provide me with MP3s. I’ve learned something…
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Pre-production…it sounds like a fancy term for a big meeting held behind record label doors but quite simply it’s production before the “Production” and it’s one of the best uses of your time and money. It not only saves your resources but also allows for…
Read More »Mark Marshall unravels the mystery that is using a preamp before a guitar amp. Why use one? Most guitar amps have some form of EQ built-in, but if you want more versatility you can use a preamp pedal to shape the tone of the existing…
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