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Learning Guides
Whether you're interesting in songwriting, the practicalites of managing a band or which DAW to use, Envato Tuts+ Music and Audio has something for you. Our learning guides show you where to start and suggest techniques to use. Learn from expert instructors who'll help you become more productive.
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Producing Guitar: From Recording to the Finished Product
20 PostsThe guitar is a versatile and expressive instrument that contributes rhythm, melody and flavor to many music genres. Capturing and enhancing that flavor takes good taste, real talent, and effective techniques.View Learning Guide...
You'll need a range of skills: the ability to mic amps and acoustic guitars, add the right combination of effects and EQ, tame the beast using appropriate compression, and more. There's a lot to learn! Here's a range of tutorials from basic to advanced that explain it all.![]()
Songwriting & Composing: From Inspiration to Execution
21 PostsIt's an amazing thing to be able to move an audience with a carefully crafted song or melody, giving them a taste of your own emotions and experiences. To be able to do that effectively is a real gift, but a gift that needs to be developed.View Learning Guide...
Creating a unique song involves multiple steps—crafting lyrical ideas, expressing those lyrics through a memorable melody, working on the song harmonically and rhythmically, giving the song an appropriate structure, and honing all of those elements until it's perfect. Skill is required... and patience! Here is a range of tutorials from basic to advanced that explain it all.![]()
Producing Vocals: From Mic Placement to Mixing
22 PostsLead vocals, background vocals, samples, vocoders. Each type of vocal track, and each genre, require different techniques, microphones and gear. You want them to sound professional, on pitch, and full of life.View Learning Guide...
Vocals can carry both the meaning and emotions of a song, so you want to get them right. This can include choosing the right mic and mic placement, working with vocalists and choirs, capturing the right mood, the use of samplers and vocoders, and getting the mix right. There's a lot to learn! Here is a range of tutorials from basic to advanced that explain it all.
Featured Tutorials, Courses and Ebooks
Browse through our featured content to see the latest and greatest music and audio content we have to offer. A selection of free tutorials and how-to guides, from audio production and DAW to songwriting, we've got you covered. You'll find a mix of theory and practical exercises from our expert instructors.
