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How To Make An 80s Synthwave Snare Sound
Ever wondered how you can get that big 80s snare sound for your next synthwave project? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. To make an 80s snare sound… Consider using two snare samples from an 80s drum machine (one for the top, one for the body), EQ each to taste, then send them both to a…
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How To Make A Full-Time Income As A Music Artist From Spotify Alone
I don’t know about you, but I’d be happy with an extra $500 – $1,000 a month from Spotify streaming… But what if you wanted to make a living just from your Spotify streams alone? What would it take to generate a full-time income from Spotify? In order to actually make a living from Spotify…
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Should You Put Saturation On Vocals?
Is it a good idea to put saturation on your vocals? Whether or not you use saturation on your vocals depends on many different factors, including the type of vocal you’re going for, how it was recorded, and type of sound you’re trying to achieve. But that said… It is an excellent idea to add…
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How To Make A Synthwave Song: The Ultimate Guide to Synthwave
The future was better then. This one little phrase sums up the synthwave genre pretty well. Or, another way of thinking about it is that synthwave is the futuristic genre from the past. In this guide, I’m going to cover absolutely everything you could want to know about synthwave! In the first half, I’ll cover…
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Can You Make A Living As A Musician? (Full-Time Musician Formula)
Can you make a living as a music artist today? You absolutely can make a living as musician. In fact, now is THE BEST time to be a music artist because the internet allows you to effectively attract people to your music who are the MOST LIKELY to become loyal fans. The key is to…
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3 Steps To Making A Living From Your Music [Fan-Building Formula]
Despite what a lot of people think, this is the best time to be in the music industry. There are endless ways to find and connect with your ideal audience of fans who love your music. No longer are you at the mercy of corporate gate-keepers. There is nothing standing between you and reaching the…
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Am I Too Old To Get Started Making Music? (Is It Too Late)
Have you wondered if you’re too old to have a successful music career? A lot of people seem to think if you hit a certain age, basically mid-20 onward, that you’re too old to “make it” in the music industry, but is this true? The truth is you are never too old to get started…
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How To Know When A Song Is Finished (Downloadable Checklist)
As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Art is never finished, only abandoned,” and I couldn’t agree more. As both a novelist and a music artist, the struggle is real when it comes to finally deciding that your creation is “done”, and releasing it into the world. When it comes to music, you can always add…