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How to write music.
The first thing I usually get asked as a composer is, where do you start when you write a new piece? Unfortunately there is no definitive answer to that question as each piece is uniquely different. In my second ballet, La Feuille Qui Tombe, I started writing 3 minuets into the overture specifically for bassoon, clarinet and cello, but for my massive tone poem Levensverhaal I started halfway through the second of two parts with a solo organ. Needless to say there is no set way to write a piece of music. This however doesn't mean I can't walk you through the necessary steps.
By Aidan Taylor6 years ago in Beat
The Magic Button Is In Your Ears
If you’re a producer, you’ll know that the search for the magic button is absolutely real. We consume information like junk food, looking for the answer – that one thing that will take us from mediocre to full blown pro with…well, the push of a button.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
Understanding the Spotify Algorithm
Stream to Engagement Ratio The first and most important thing for you to understand is the stream to engagement ration. This your Stream to Save/ Like ratio meaning if you have a lot of streams that is great but it means nothing if people are not saving your record to their own playlists. This is something to focus heavy on in 2020 as you are gonna need these numbers to have to 100:3 or better in order to get the best results.
By Kyle Treadwell6 years ago in Beat
How I Finally Moved Forward in My Creative Life (And How You Can Too)
Until recently, I had a big problem: I was standing still in my creative life. I was stuck. I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t making the progress I felt I should have been, and I was watching everyone around me moving forward at what felt like the speed of light.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
Flute; New Year New Challenge?
It's a fresh new year so why not set yourself a challenge? Learn to play the flute? I have played professionally as a flautist all over England for years and the joy and satisfaction it brings me is just incredible! So you accept the challenge? Keep reading.. I love sharing my advice and tips with budding flautists!
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in Beat
3 Simple Ways to Beat Creative Resistance
One of the hardest parts of being creative for me is the resistance that comes attached to every project. Not only is it always lurking, but there’s an abundance of it, and if you’re not careful it can destroy your sessions.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
Deconstructing 'Wind Up' - A Look At The Four Main Elements
Welcome to my first track breakdown! I started my composition Wind Up around the middle of 2018. I was studying music composition at the time and our class had just been given our major assignment, which was to produce/compose/whatever about 20 minutes of music to play or perform at our end of year concert.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
These Music Production Habits Fucked Me Over, Bigtime
In my previous post 7 Music Production Tips I Wish I’d Paid More Attention To, I talked about 7 pieces of advice that I should have listened to but didn’t. In this post, I’m going to talk about the things that I did (or still) do that I wish I hadn’t.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
So, You Wanna Play In A Band
So, you wanna be in a band. You play an instrument well, you sing, you are ready to rock. For many, playing in a band is a return to something you loved. Maybe you were a musician in college, or had that singer songwriter tour post graduation. Somehow, it got lost with life, marriage, family, home, and bills. But now, you're ready- willing and able. Let's do this!
By BandMammaJamma6 years ago in Beat
