Do you need to know what reverb is? Want to know how to use it in a mix? Understanding what reverb is and how to use it effectively is critical for creating a good mix. Keep reading “How to Master Reverb (3 Tips to Tweak Your Mix)” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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Want to learn how to play bass? In today’s post we’ll talk about some basic skills. Also, we’ll break down more advanced skills (including additional resources) by musical style. Keep reading “A Quick Guide to How to Play the Bass” to learn more about this fun instrument. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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Do you need to know what dynamic range compression is? Do you want your song demo to sound professional? Dynamic range compression is a sound effect that is closely associated with a pro sound. So, you need to know how to use it if you want to have your music or voiceovers sound good. Keep reading “What’s Dynamic Range Compression and How to Use It” to learn more? Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you want to know what the best organ sound is for performing baroque vs classical and romantic period organ music? Not all pipe organ music is the same, so the optimum sound you can use will differ from one style to another. Keep reading “Advanced Tone Color Concepts for Playing Pipe Organ Music” to learn how to get the best organ sound you can. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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Do you want to know how to read the notes in your piano music? Are you confused about why the right hand and left hand play different musical notes? Reading sheet music for piano is more difficult than for other instruments. Why? Because piano music uses two different clefs. Keep reading “Learn How to Read Piano Notes (Free Resource)” to learn how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you need to know what the word decibel (dB) means? Do you want a decibel chart so that you can know what noise levels are safe? Decibels are used in sound recording, radio, and live concert reinforcement. Keep reading “What Does Decibel Mean? (In Less than 3 Minutes)” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you want to know what lip syncing is? Do you want to know how to ethically do it? When it comes to both live performance and recordings, lips syncing is a controversial topic. There are some circumstances where it is brazenly dishonest, and others where it has become an industry standard. Keep reading “Why Do Some Singers Brazenly Lip Sync?” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you want to know how to use slang in your writing, songwriting, and poems? Do you want to know how to keep your language current? Slang can be powerful for connecting with a particular generation. Also, it can help you keep your language current (i.e., by using Gen Z slang) However, it does have a potential downside. Keep reading “How to Use Lit Slang in Songwriting” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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Does your child or student have dyscalculia? Do you need help getting them to play rhythm accurately? Children with dyscalculia have struggles with math, and math and music have a lot in common. So, it makes sense that students with dyscalculia can have problems learning music. However, this post is stuffed with teaching tips that will help students learn. Keep reading “How to Teach Music Students with Dyscalculia” to learn multisensory strategies that will help kids of all abilities have fun playing and singing. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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“What on earth exactly is vibrato?” It’s a pulsating sound that musicians use to make their music more engaging. Views on vibrato have varied through the centuries. However, currently it’s felt that it adds warmth to the notes, and by extension, it adds more emotion to your playing. Keep reading to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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