Posts with tag song-writing

Review | Jan 26, 2016 by Sara Simms

Mixed In Key aren't content to sit on their laurels. And Odesi is an app that allows users to create melodic and rhythmic parts quickly and easily that will be in key with the song you're working on.

Editorial | Jan 26, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're feeling tortured in your soul, don't let it consume you and paralyse your creativity. By using your imagination you can transform emotions into music and sound and have fun in the process.

Tutorial | Jan 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Songwriting is one of the more abstract parts of the music process, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have rules. Here are some tips to help you get better at writing songs. 

Tutorial | Nov 12, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Musicians. We're an odd lot! Creative, musical... and often misunderstood. There's times when we can put our foot in it playing live, so here's 10 things to avoid from veteran performer, Hollin Jones.

News | Nov 10, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Between the 13-17th March, 2016, Pro7ect and Hotel Pelirocco will be offering song writing and production residencies in the heart of Brighton with a host of famous producers as mentors.

Tutorial | Aug 21, 2015 by Sara Simms

Are you curious about writing pop songs? If you're an established or aspiring writer who's interested in writing pop music, here are a few tips on how to craft better pop songs.

Tutorial | Aug 07, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you perform live or produce in a studio, it's likely that you've covered a song or track before. That's a good thing! In this article G.W. Childs offers 10 tips to make your covers better.

Review | Jul 09, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Choose the right audio plug-ins and you can take your singer/songwriter productions to new heights'¦ Here's eight that Hollin Jones recommends.

Tip | Aug 02, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you're writing an opera, composing a pop song or constructing an EDM anthem, it's important to have your muse on your side. G. W. Childs shares a quick trick to keep your creativity flowing.

News | Jul 27, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Kickstarter isn't just a place to support those clever bods peddling new and innovative tools and stuff. You can now become part of a musical adventure, interactive style, thanks to Madd Wikkid.

Tutorial | Apr 17, 2014 by Andy Bowen

Whether you're on Android or iOS, did you know your smart phone is a really useful songwriting tool? Andy Bowen explores the increasingly mobile occupation for getting song ideas from head to screen.

Editorial | Jan 23, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're full of creative ideas, grooves, lyrics, sounds and more... but find it a struggle to get these into finished songs/tracks, G. W. Childs is here with 3 simple ways to write that album now.

News | Jan 16, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

WIN the $1,800 Toontrack Superior Bundle in the latest MPV SongCraft Remix Contest! Simply log-in/sign-up for FREE, download stems, remix & submit before end of January 31st, 2014. [CLOSED]

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2014 by Sara Simms

If you're starting out writing songs or writing your own tracks it's a great idea to become familiar with chord structures. Sara Simms is here to help in this easy to understand primer.

Tutorial | Nov 23, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

Do you use suspended chords, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths and 13ths in your compositions? They might feel harder to use than triads in your compositions, but Lynda Arnold is here to show you how.