There is one chord that John Frusciante plays in Under The Bridge by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that always sounded a bit strange to me. Especially when I just started learning music. This last…
The last song by The Beatles Now and Then. Why does this demo song and the studio version sound so emotional and touching? One reason for this melancholy is the ancient chord progression which John…
Don’t ruin any more gigs by forgetting or losing your sheet music. It’s time to go digital. Here is a list to find the best music sheet tablet for you as a musician. No more…
Music papers falling off your stand or blowing away in the wind. Does that sound familiar? If yes, then I think it’s time to switch to digital sheet music. On this list, you will find…
Have you run out of songwriting ideas or don’t know where to start? Are you looking for good song starters? No worries! We’ve all been there and most likely not just once. I want to…
Does your head spin from only hearing the word music theory? Or do you want to dig in deep and explore difficult concepts and become more creative? Then this list of music theory books for…
Ever felt down about your creativity or are you in need of a positive creativity boost? Then read The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Find out what’s so inspiring about this…
Creating ambient guitar swells is one of my favourite ambient guitar techniques. They sound so rich and spacious. And the best thing is that you can use them in practically any song or music production….
Rick Ruben is a giant in the music industry and his book The Creative Act does not underdeliver. It is a book full of creative lessons and inspiration. Here are my 54 most inspiring quotes…
You just had the performance of your life but don’t have a (good) recording. Does that sound familiar? It does to me. And I bet many composers and musicians also recognise this. Find out how…