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Music teaching has been changed dramatically since the widespread coronavirus lockdowns. And while some schools look like they might reopen in a limited capacity, for many, remote education will be the reality for a while longer. Here are five essential remote teaching tools and five ‘dos and don’ts’ for remote teaching. If you want to […]
Traditional television is changing. In addition to well-established and high-quality terrestrial broadcasters, subscription-based streaming giants such as Netflix are lining up to compete for your attention. Apple TV+, Amazon Prime and Disney+ are the latest names on the block but you can be sure they won’t be the last. Meanwhile, the profiles of leading film […]
While it might not be entirely true that it’s ‘all about that bass’ – as the wise philosopher Meghan Trainor once implied – bass is a pivotal ingredient of any track, and is often the second element to be set in the mix, once the rhythmic components have been dealt with. This tried-and-tested approach will […]
Over the past five years, I’ve used live streaming as a tool to reach more people through my music. During that time, we’ve seen live streaming become integrated into the social platforms we as artists use every day. Over the past five days alone, it’s become clear that more and more artists are considering streaming […]
Create a cover version This is the easiest way to get started on a project and can quickly kick-start your creativity. Try to cover a song outside of your usual comfort zone, or completely change the style of a song you love. Often you’ll find that by starting with a cover, you’ll end up creating […]
The soundtracking industry is booming right now, and there’s never been a better time to get involved in the music to picture world. Here’s some key advice… Timo Baker Timo has been composing for over thirty years, and has soundtracked a range of shows and movies including The Adjustment Bureau, Paul, Mud and Making A […]
Steve Osborne Steve worked with dance music icon Paul Oakenfold at Perfecto Records and was responsible for instigating the Madchester sound with Happy Mondays, as well as producing pivotal records for KT Tunstall, Placebo and Suede. Top Tip “If I was 18 now, I’d go to BIMM or somewhere like that to learn as much […]
So 2018 then, another year that came and went too soon. If you’re anything like us, you’ll no doubt have numerous abandoned projects, half-finished mixes and sparks of ideas that still sit on that metaphorical shelf, gathering a fine coating of dust as we enter 2019. At MusicTech we strive to encourage and nurture your music-making process, […]
It’s the place you’re going to be spending most of your time, so don’t compromise. Here’s some advice on making your space conducive to recording, as well as cool… Emika Electronic musician Emika recently relocated her studio just outside of Berlin, called ‘The Forest Studio’. It’s a place of natural, rustic beauty. Top Tip “First, […]
Once considered a dark art, we’ve done our utmost to illuminate the mastering process in these pages over the last few years. Here’s some of our best advice… Cassian Irvine Wired Masters was established in 2003 and specialises in advanced mastering techniques, including stem mastering. Cass is one of the co-founders of the innovative studio. […]