Good EQ technique is a big deal. It makes mixing easier and more forgiving. It can smooth issues with musicianship and arranging. It can help…

A basic tenet of strong lyric writing is “show—don’t tell.” Instead of stating how the singer feels, this technique uses action, details, and senses to…

Anyone born during the digital era may not fully appreciate just how far we’ve come in terms of having good-sounding, affordable recording apparatus at our…

Albums — collections of songs released on CD, vinyl, or via digital distribution — are still the dominant form of musical expression by artists. Every…

Demoing for Duets: Some tips and tools for recording duos

Buying a piano is like buying a car: it’s a major investment, and choosing the right one takes time, research, legwork, and budgeting. And as…

Whether you feature a traditional or modern church choir or they represent the congregation on the platform during worship, you have the potential to enhance…

How To Compose Tunes For Hymn Texts, Write Music For Other Song Lyrics You know we’re all about songwriting and modern hymns here at My…

How do songwriters emphasize their song title or major lyrical “hook” of their song? Besides the obvious fact that the words themselves should be compelling,…

Music copyrights are pretty straightforward and rather complex all at once. The simple explanation is copyrighting your work gives you protection and rights so other…