Creating Better Music

Posted on: 8 May 2018

Being named the director of a marching band is a high honor. You're being placed at the helm of a unit that can work together to create wonderful moments that sweep the crowds off their feet. It's a humbling experience that can also come with a bit of trepidation. If you've never really been the sole leader of a marching band, you might be confused as to how to get the band where it should be.
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Posted on: 8 March 2018

If you're thinking about putting pen to paper or sitting in front of a computer to jot down some lyrics to a custom song that you wish to write, you may be struggling to do so. Simply put, writing effective lyrics isn't easy. It's OK to accept that you're not the next Bob Dylan or Bruce Springsteen, but this realization doesn't mean that you have to give up on your goal of having a custom song.
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Posted on: 29 August 2017

Producing music can be an expensive business, and if you are just getting started out, you might not be sure which expenses are necessary and which ones aren't. One of the key things to spend your production dollars on is sound mixing. Here's why: What Does Sound Mixing Cover? Sound mixing covers the integration of various musical tracks into one final product. For instance, you might have several takes of a track that needs to be mixed into a complete play-through of the song.
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Posted on: 17 April 2017

Younger piano students may have the advantage of time to learn and grow, but taking lessons as an adult--in some ways--can be just as advantageous. Since you aren't a parent forcing your kid to practice, you probably actually want to practice and spend your time wisely when you do. Many adults taking lessons especially want to get better at sight reading. If this is one of your main goals for piano lessons, here are four ways to improve that skill.
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