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Cool Ways to Remember the Circle of Fifths
What is the Circle of Fifths? The Circle of Fifths is a series of key signatures and their root chords represented by a circle. Each key or chord has seven semitones from the next key or chord in the circle.
By Kahlea Pennington6 years ago in Beat
A Guide for New Artists/Singer-Songwriters/Bands. Top Story - July 2019.
My name is Kate Pavli, and I am a Rock artist called Finding Kate based in London. I moved to London when I was just 17 to pursue my career in music, and along the way I have experienced a lot within the music industry.
By Kate Pavli7 years ago in Beat
Building a Major Scale
The major scale is essentially the building block of all Western music as we know it. It is the foundation in music from the classical artists of Mozart and Beethoven to the pop stars of Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran today. And while there are many other scales in music, many are derived and can be built by some variation of the major scale. But, what exactly is the major scale, and how is it formed?
By Kyle Foster7 years ago in Beat
Behind the Track: Paradise
Paradise was one of the first tracks I finished for my album. It really encapsulated the sound I'd been trying to get at for a long time and was my first release. This is the story of how it came together.
By Aidan Black7 years ago in Beat
How to Write a Song...
Something I get asked as a songwriter ALL the time is: 'How do you write a song?!' Non-writers are FASCINATED by this process, but writers also ask me this question a lot, because there's always something we can be sharing and learning from one another. Something I do regularly is breakdown the latest pop song I love, and see what the chord progressions are... listen to a review of a track to see how it was made (e.g. Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" supersmash writing process was SO easy, but still had a process!) and it MAJORLY impacts my writing. You’ll also hopefully see that writing isn’t as daunting as it sometimes seems; it can actually be fun and easy!
By REA MUSIC7 years ago in Beat
Do I Need to Go to School to Become a Musician?
I was fascinated by being a musician from the early days of my youth. The truth is, I am already a musician; every day I pick up an instrument, practice every day, or write something new every day. But I want to be a working musician whose work is heard. After graduating from college, I found flexible jobs so I could pursue my passion for music. Now I wonder if I should have gone so deeply in debt just to get a job that is fairly easy to acquire. But I think that getting a formal musical education is beneficial for aspiring musicians.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Beat
Preparing to Go on Tour as an Independent Artist
A self produced musician is when you make music and support yourself, in the form of booking agents or managers from a major company. Do you do it yourself if you hired someone who is promoting your tour? Are you ready for the road trip? What if someone has helped book you? Do you play at traditional music venues or play hard at home and non-commercial shows? Does your project depend on external help? I am often asked to share my advice on how artists plan their tours, so I wrote it down, to share some of what I learned on the road. These tips will allow you not only to have your full creative control, but also to maintain the same level of professionalism as any major artist you find while traveling.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Beat
How Voice Majors Can Prepare to Record Their Vocals for the First Time
When studying voice, it is highly encouraged that you record your vocals. Whether to easily identify areas needing improvement for improved practice, or to use for demos, auditions, or possibly even recording your own music, if you happen to write songs, recording your voice is a great way to further your music education.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Beat
How to Start Making Money in the Music Industry
Five Easy Ways to Make Money in the Music Industry Trying to make money in an industry that seems so saturated can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five ways to make money in the music industry that aren't as hard as people make it seem.
By Tonia Victoria7 years ago in Beat
The Patterns of Music
As someone who just started college and has just started to be thrown into the real world of music, I was shook up a little bit when I first got to college but I actually have done better than other freshmen because of these patterns that I memorized in high school. So, if you are looking to continue music into college or just looking to learn how music works, here are some patterns in music that will help you succeed from a theory perspective which is very important in college and also the real world.
By Emma Lansdowne7 years ago in Beat
Indie Music Artists in Film and TV
Since the decline of purchased music started with the advent of the mp3 in the 1990s, and now with the prevalence of cheap streaming services driving down the value of popular music, independent recording artists have struggled to compensate for a shrinking music marketplace. One income source indie artists have turned to for survival is the placement of their music in films, television shows, and commercials.
By Joe Dancsak7 years ago in Beat
6 Productivity Tips for Aspiring Producers
Music production is one of those jobs where you mix pleasure with actual work. You won’t find a producer who’s been at it for some years that isn’t a “music nerd,” so to speak. Still, the pleasure part must be carefully “mixed” (pun intended) with the work part, if success is to be attained. There are multiple sides to actually being a successful music producer, and this article will detail what you can do to increase your odds of making it in this pleasurable activity.
By Sarah A7 years ago in Beat