A huge part of writing a hit song is coming up with great lyrics. Here, we give you ten steps to follow to find the perfect words for your song.
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Terms Every Musician Should Know
We can thank the Italians for the modern system of musical notation. So, it is no surprise that we find many Italian terms peppered throughout our music.
Rehearsals That Get Results
Has your band or chamber music group ever picked up some new music, excited for a fresh challenge, just to give up after a couple rehearsals, grumbling that the music is just too hard? It’s not that you’re lazy—you’re trying to work things out—but you just don’t seem to be able to make any progress. […]
Earth Celebration: 3 Days of Drumming
Earth Celebration is a huge drum festival hosted by the globetrotting drum group Kodo. This year’s festival will be held August 16-18 on Sado Island.
Introduction to Ableton Live
In this video, SAE Audio Instructor Jon Wygant provides a brief introduction to Ableton Live.
Music Expo Nashville – September 21, 2019
Music Expo in association with Sound On Sound Magazine announces the first round of speakers and exhibitors for its’ upcoming Nashville conference. Making a return for the second year, the multi-city conference series for music makers will be hosted by SAE Institute and take place on Saturday, Sept. 21st.
How to Set Up a Microphone
In this video, SAE Institute Miami instructor Michael Sellars demonstrates how to properly set up a microphone in your studio.
8 Songwriting Tools for Recording Your Ideas
Here is a list of eight of the best songwriting tools that will help you record your ideas and store them safely, right on your smart phone.
How To Make Your Own Guitar Cables
Guitar cables may not seem like a huge deal; however, for some, they are the only thing that differentiates between good and bad quality of the resulting sounds. Despite the difference, many musicians treat cables as an afterthought and grab the first ones that they see, without putting much thought into it. This strategy may […]
9 Tools for Effective Composing
We’ve all hit a road block when it comes to writing new lyrics or composing a new melody. Here are some of the very best tools for effective composing.