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How to Make an Electronic Press Kit
Have you ever read an article about one of your favorite keyboardists or musicians and gotten the scoop on their next release or tour dates? Have you ever wondered how the press got the information about these seemingly unannounced events? In this piece, we’re going...
Everything You Need To Know About ADR
The Importance of Automated or Additional Dialogue Replacement (ADR) The film industry has been doing something for a long time now that you may not have known. The actors in movies that you watch and the lines that you hear – they may not have been recorded at the...
The Origins of Remixing
Nowadays in electronic music, it is difficult to find a track that doesn’t have some sort of remix associated with it. Remixing has evolved to become a very important part of electronic music and all kinds of related genres! It is a way for producers, DJs, and other...
4 Things You Need to Know When Writing For An Artist
Kathleen (Leena) Hurrell, an instructor in our Independent Artist Program, shares some songwriting tips on some of the basic things you should remember when you start writing for another artist.
The Importance of Live Sound Technicians
It Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Them Let’s talk about rooms. In the world of the recording arts, the room where the music is being recorded plays a huge part in how the music is going to sound. Let's talk about Motown from Detroit in the 60’s - Much of it was recorded...
5 Ways to Improve Your On-Stage Performance
Surefire Ways to Make a Lasting Impression on Your Audience Getting up on stage and delivering an impactful performance is a skill that takes practice. With that being said, it can be learned, and there are some surefire tricks and tips to improve your stage presence!...
