Everyone knows what a singer like Tom Jones or Aretha Franklin does. They sing. They perform. It’s easy to understand and process what they do. You witness it. You hear it. What many people aren’t aware of is just exactly what a music producer does. The term “music producer” can mean many things. It can […]
In today’s culinary obsessed pop culture landscape there’s oodles of celebrity chefs, but surprisingly few resources that really help you get an inside look into what it actually takes to become a chef. Many people want to pursue a career as a chef but don’t know where to look and how to get a purview […]
Film theory is nothing to be afraid of. In fact, if you like to talk about films, chances are you’re using film theory already. While there are a number of different film theories out there, stuff academics like to dig into and argue about, the real value of knowing a bit about film theory for […]
By now saying “the music industry isn’t what it once was” is a statement that doesn’t surprise anyone. People tend to focus on the fact that the big labels just don’t have the clout they used to have and brick and mortar music stores are basically a thing of the past. But there’s lots that’s great […]
Electronic Dance Music or EDM is one of the most popular musical genres on the globe. The EDM umbrella covers a wide ranging and varied selection of music played in raves, festivals, clubs, and large-scale parties. It is, as the name would imply, electronic or digitally-oriented music that’s usually presented in a mix or a […]
There’s a common misconception that it’s virtually impossible to make a living as an artist. Parents are always encouraging their children to pursue more “stable” careers, constantly questioning the validity and feasibility of a career in the arts. Take your pick. From film to fine art to music, every creative field is going to have […]
We love villains. Before superhero movies were all about the good guys attacking each other, the primary concern was always which iconic bad guy would be stirring up trouble. That Joker card at the end of Batman Begins got thunderclaps of audience applause. The kids at my high school were jumping up and down to […]
When it comes to organization, this can be the difference between a song being done in 30 minutes or 3 hours. Your job as the engineer is to know where things are at all times and to make it easy for everyone to get their ideas out and into your DAW. I will discuss some […]
When you’re first trying to get your foot in the door of any industry it’s hard to know where to start. This is doubly true when you’re talking about working in the music industry. Should you go to school, take an internship, or start some sort of an online blog? Or should you just go […]
“I hate the dialogue! People don’t talk like that!” I’ve heard this complaint leveled against everyone from Aaron Sorkin to Diablo Cody to Quentin Tarantino. What some see as clever dialogue, others view as a screenwriter working hard to prove their intelligence. So what’s the answer? Should you faithfully replicate how a person actually speaks? […]
