Latest about Music Theory And Songwriting
The circle of fifths, and how can it help with your music theory
We spin the wheel and come up with creative gold
How many songwriters does it take to make a hit record? Way more than it used to…
Only a couple were needed per hit back in the 1970s - now you need nearly five, and Beyoncé uses 18!
Arrangement 101: How to escape the 4-bar loop and turn ideas into complete tracks
Transforming your sketches into fully-fledged songs can be a tricky process. That’s why it’s important to understand how an effective arrangement takes listeners on a journey…
Explained: The music theory behind songs from Deadmau5, Floating Points and Frankie Knuckles
Let’s find out how progressions, melodies and compositional techniques have been deployed in electronic music from successful artists
5 music theory tools to help you make better electronic music
Find out how to use today's top theory tools to make your tunes stand out
EastWest Sounds at Gear Expo 2023: Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra includes everything you need to create fantasy film and game soundtracks
Chapter 1: Hollywood Fantasy Strings is available now!
Soundtracking secrets: How to get started writing music to picture
Writing to picture means responding musically to visual events on-screen. We explore some of the best practices that will serve you well during this process
Less is more: the art of removing the unnecessary from your music
Learn to embrace minimalism and find your focus with our guide to stripping back your sound
