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  1. 10 Questions To Ask a Song Before You Demo It

    10 Questions To Ask a Song Before You Demo It

    Tutorial Beginner

    Interviewing your undemoed song like a potential candidate might seem a bit on the out-to-lunch side, but assuming you can be objective, it really is a...

  2. Remixing Cosmic Gate—Body of Conflict

    Remixing Cosmic Gate—Body of Conflict

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a short remix from scratch using selected loops and using Ableton plugins.

  3. Casting the Right Crooner

    Casting the Right Crooner

    Tutorial Beginner

    A songwriter shouldn't underestimate the importance of finding the right demo singer for his or her song. Check out my tips to assure that you maximize the...

  4. The Dark Waters of Music Publishing

    The Dark Waters of Music Publishing

    Tutorial Beginner

    A shark is a shark is a shark. In the waters of the songwriting ocean they are as numerous and carnivorous as they are elsewhere. Learn to steer clear of them.

  5. DIY Sample Series: Impact Hits

    DIY Sample Series: Impact Hits

    Tutorial Beginner

    In part two of the DIY Sample Series I'll show you how to record big impact elements and program them in NI's Kontakt.

  6. Achieving Songwriting Longevity

    Achieving Songwriting Longevity

    Tutorial Beginner

    The term "one hit wonder" doesn't only apply to recording artists. If I were to name my songwriter friends and acquaintances whose careers have scored them...

  7. 7 Ways to Kickstart a Song

    7 Ways to Kickstart a Song

    Tutorial Beginner

    All songwriters get into ruts at times and write in the same grooves, keys, and vibes repeatedly, sticking with what is familiar without even realizing how...

  8. The Tempo and Time Signature Tracks

    The Tempo and Time Signature Tracks

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, I will show you how to set the tempo of your song in Cubase. You will also understand how to change the time signature and tempo at various...

  9. Creating a Studio Mix Using Ableton Live and Rapid Evolution

    Creating a Studio Mix Using Ableton Live and Rapid Evolution

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make a musically harmonic, electronic style mix. I am using Live and free software called Rapid Evolution. The mix will...

  10. Fishing for Song Hooks

    Fishing for Song Hooks

    Tutorial Beginner

    A memorable song hook, that gets stuck in a listener's head, can take many forms. You may not even like the hook but you cannot deny its contagion....

  11. Using Damage in Composition: Part 3

    Using Damage in Composition: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I’ll be jumping back into Damage to do some composition of percussion parts live! You will see some of the more electronic and industrial...

  12. Using Damage in Composition: Part 2

    Using Damage in Composition: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we will be jumping back into Damage to see how you can utilize the ethnic instrument patched to create a Middle Eastern style track. You...