
Inspiration
Stories and techniques to beat creative blocks. Learn how to write songs and get past your writer's block with our inspirational blog posts.


Music Intervals: How Notes Work Together

The 10 Best Acoustic and Electric Guitar Loops Right Now

What Touring Might Look Like in 2021

Hard Truths: You Don’t Need a Record Deal

6 Weird Scales That Will Set Your Songs Apart

4 Ways To Write an Impactful Verse

7 Common Chord Progressions You’ll Instantly Recognize

Minimalism in Music: Why Less is More in Today’s Pop Tracks

Multi-Instrumentalist Orphy Robinson on Freeing Your Musical Compositions

The 10 Best Piano Sample Packs to Get Inspired By

Francesca Lombardo on Working DAWless and Her New Sample Pack

Hard Truths: Music Has a Samples Problem

What does a Backing Vocalist Do?

The 10 Best Melody Loops and Sample Packs to Start a Track

8 Jazz Chord Progressions Every Musician Should Know

What Is A Chorus? How To Write A Memorable Chorus

What Does a Music Producer Do? With Culture Club’s Steve Levine

How to Keep Your Influences and Stay Original

What is Flow State and Why Does it Help You Make Better Music?

How Billie Eilish’s Drummer Andrew Marshall Made it as a Pro Musician

Hard Truths: You Need Collaborators To Do Your Best Work

What is a Topliner? How to Get Started With Topline Songwriting

Sample and Hold: Making Emo Trap With Creator

Chord Voicings: How to Make Your Chords Sound Unique

Psychoacoustics: How Your Brain Affects Your Mix

Sample and Hold: Making a Techno Beat With AI

How to Make a Tape Loop in 9 Steps

Sample and Hold: Making a Lo-Fi Beat With AI
