
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.


How Songwriting With Samples Can Spark Inspiration

Sample and Hold: Making Ambient Music With Tape Loops

Subtractive Synthesis: Learn Synthesizer Sound Design

How & Where to Collaborate with Musicians Online

What are Drum Breaks? The 10 Best Break Beats Ever Recorded

Hard Truths: Doing it Yourself is Difficult

How to Turn Music Appreciation into Inspiration

Suspended Chords: Create Tension With Sus4 and Sus2

FM Synthesis: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

25 Music Ideas, Tutorials and Tools You Can Use From Home Right Now

How to Find Inspiration by Setting up a Songwriting Routine

Secondary Dominants: How To Add Drama To Your Chord Progressions

Song Hooks: 6 Ideas to Help You Write Catchier Music

Why New Gear Doesn’t Always Spark Inspiration

Sound Design: 7 Ways to Create Your Perfect Sound

Types of Synthesis: Wavetable, FM Synthesis and Others Explained

How a Music Retreat Can Kickstart Your Songwriting Process

Hard Truths: Social Skills Are Important for Success

Why Getting Out and Living Life is Crucial for Musical Inspiration

Creative Cycles: How Workflow Evolves Through the Year for These 5 Artists

Sound and Vision: Music Visualization Lets You See Your Sounds

Hard Truths: Your Arrangement is More Important Than Your Mix

Writing Better Lyrics in Your Songs

Careers in Music: Which Music Job is Right for You?

How to Improvise Better on Your Instrument

The Ultimate Synth Glossary: 60 Essential Synthesizer Terms

Ash Koosha is an AI Music Pioneer at MUTEK 2019

Watch: 23 Music Production Tips Every Producer Should Know
