Category: Recording
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8 Best Indoor Plants to Liven Up Your Home Music Studio
In the vibrant world of music, it’s not just about the sound. The environment in which you create can significantly influence the quality of your songwriting. One way to ensure your home music studio nurtures your creativity is by introducing indoor plants into your space. Adding greenery to your studio does more than just enhance…
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Decorating Your Home Recording Studio: The Complete Guide
Have you ever thought about the power of a well-decorated space? If you’re a musician, you’ve probably felt the magic that comes from recording in a studio that feels just right. After all, a home recording studio is more than just a place—it’s a sanctuary for creativity. Whether you’re an up-and-coming artist or a seasoned…
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Essential Benefits of Collaborating with Other Musicians
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting-out, working with other musicians can dramatically benefit your music career. But how? And why do artists collaborate with each other? Musicians collaborate for various reasons, including expanding their creative horizons, reaching new audiences, growing their fanbase, developing new skills, and financial benefits. Collaborating with other musicians can…
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Do Bands Actually Need A Bass Player?
Bass is an integral component of music and provides a solid foundation for the rhythm and harmony of a song. It sets the tempo and groove, helps to anchor the rhythm section, and adds a different layer of harmony to the music. However, not all bands require a bass player. The importance of a bass…
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How Do Musicians Create Melodies?
Written by Bo Brusco. A key component to any song is its melody. A musician might have lyrics on paper, a solid idea of the story they want to tell, and the emotions they want to express, but none of that will come to life until they create a melody. Simple enough — but how…
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What No One Tells You About Recording Music In Prison
When you’ve heard that your favorite musician has been arrested, it can be easy to think you won’t hear new music from them anytime soon. However, that’s not always the case. One minute you hear your favorite musician is incarcerated and the next minute they drop an album from jail. So, can musicians record songs…
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10 Practice Spaces For Bands That Have Nowhere To Rehearse
Finding a dependable rehearsal space is one of the first barriers most bands face. With the amount of noise that live musicians create, finding somewhere affordable, effective, and discrete to practice your craft can be difficult. Luckily, if you get creative, the list of potential places where a band can rehearse is quite long—especially if…
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The Real Reason Why Bands Have Two Drummers (With Examples)
Having two drummers in a band can sometimes seem just a bit excessive. Even though it may look strange at first, there’s typically a legitimate reason (or two) behind a band adding a second or even third drummer. Why do bands have two drummers? Bands have two drummers to create a thicker, fuller, or denser…