Hey guys. I am a trailer music composer. Podcaster. Illustrator. Writer. Educator. Husband. Father. And a huge fan of coffee
Understanding music can be difficult, especially for those without classical training, or who do not possess the ability to read music. There are countless musical terms that can seem daunting to learn and can prove disheartening to those looking to learn everything they need to know. Such terms can refer...
Artists can make money through Spotify, and it’s vital that you know how to do this when starting up a music career. The music industry is volatile, and a perfect example of this is the fall of record labels in favor of streaming services like Spotify. This means that...
Frequently used throughout written music, articulation is an important part of pronouncing the specific tone and duration of each individual note that is played. But what exactly is articulation, and how important is it? What Is Articulation? The easiest way to explain what articulation really is, at least in terms...
A vocoder is a wonderful system that allows you to manipulate your own voice. You may know it as a system that makes you sound a bit like a robot, but still somehow makes your voice sound good. You may wish to use a vocoder as an artist, or if...
What are Risers in music? Put simply, “risers” are any noise that rises in pitch, volume, or a parameter in modulation or EQ. They are used extensively in EDM music but are also one of the secret weapons of any cinematic composer. Risers are part of a collection of sounds...
There are many scales within music, all of which are pivotal to understanding how music works and creating new compositions and melodies. One such example is a chromatic scale. But what exactly is a chromatic scale, and how are they used within music? What Is It? The chromatic scale is...
Impedance is one of the important concepts in audio. Impedance is the difference between the voltage that a conductor experiences and the voltage that it would be expected to experience under the same conditions. Impedance is the measure of how hard it is for a signal to travel through a...
There are many styles of music, more than we can even count with new styles emerging all the time. Let’s discuss one of the commonly overlooked parts of music: the interlude. What is an interlude in music? An interlude is a moment in time where something occurs between two...
Ok. I'll admit it. This type of film terrifies me, but for some reason I write music that fits this genre very well. This is from my album of dark drones. You can listen to the full track here [https://youtu.be/0KR1EC2oAbk] and if you are interested...