Learning how to write vocal melody can be a tough part of the songwriting process. Not only do we want to learn how to come up with an original melody, but also how to write GOOD vocal melodies. I have a method to share today, that just might be the ultimate vocal melody hack. I call the...

So you've been writing songs and making music. Which is AWESOME (so go you!). But up until this point maybe you've been keeping track of all your ideas and sketches in your phone. You've got voice notes and videos begging to be turned into something. But HOW do they leave your phone and get into...

Lately, I've been defining music production like this: using tools and processes to take your written song from where it is now to how you hear it in your head.

That "how you hear it in your head" part can be tricky to accomplish. Especially if you're a beginner, and just started...

Writers block sucks. Flat out. Whether it’s a lack of motivation, inspiration, sense of direction or all three, it’s disheartening to say the least. Jason Boyd, commonly known as “Poo Bear,” is a renowned song-maker, penning massive hits for Justin Bieber, all the way to...

Producing your own songs has never been more affordable than it is right now. Thanks to software, algorithms and technology you have access to the same kind of gear that used to be exclusive to fancy studios and cost a premium to use.

This means that for less than the price of some studio...

There's Photoshop for photo takers, Final Cut Pro for video makers... what about song makers? What software can we use to bring our songs to life? Thankfully, we can use a powerful piece of software called a "DAW," to make producing our own songs at home much easier. DAW stands...

Jaycen Joshua has released The God Particle plugin! A loyal tribe of mixing engineers, songwriters and producers have been anxiously awaiting for this revolutionary cradle audio plugin to drop. Why? Because the god particle plugin underwent thousands of hours in the lab with over 4 years of...

Song structure is more than just "the order you put things in." When taken seriously, the arrangement you choose can have a ripple effect of awesomeness that touches other elements of your song. Important ones too– like the story, dynamics, emotion, delivery...

Producing your own songs from start to finish in your bedroom or home studio has never been more possible than it is today. But what does it actually take to produce your own songs? And isn't it expensive? Won't it take a lot of time? We're living in a whole new world my friend....

Chords that are chosen well and put into good chord progressions make our songs sound interesting, emotional and pleasing to the ear. As a beginning songwriter, you might wonder how to make your own chords and how to come up with chord progressions for your songs.

I'm...