Composition

The Best Hard Drive Setup For Music Production

Composers, like most creatives, struggle with hard drive space. In this blog, we explore a few things to consider when this problem occurs.

Enjoying A Challenge - Music Arranging

Arranging is a key compositional skill, one I have struggled with for years. Now, however, I have found a way to develop it at my own pace.

The Importance Of Updating Keywords

In order for your media to be seen online, you need to have tags or keywords. With the constant change in trends, old media still has value.

The Worth Of Your Old Music Compositions (Don't Delete Them)

As composers, we're expected to write new music for commissions but what should we do with old music drafts we dismiss as not good enough?

'Synthetik' And Starting Out As A Music Composer

In the music production industry, it's hard to get your foot in the door. I'd like to tell you about my first projects and how I got them.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music Libraries - Part 3

In part 3 of this series of blogs about stock music, I talk about my own experience and which libraries have worked well for me.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music Libraries - Part 2

This week, I'd like to give you a bit of information about PROs or Performance Rights Organisations and why it might be a good idea to join.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music Libraries - Part 1

For four years now, I've been writing music for stock libraries. I'd like to share with you what I've learned about the industry.

My Music Writing Style Through The Years

I decided to look through my compositions to discover what patterns are in my writing style and whether these have developed over time.

Music production - kitted out

I've come across many music production studio setups that look absolutely amazing. In comparison, mine is quite small. Here's a little...