Production
On this page we'll tackle all aspects of song production:
Structure will cover everything from the actual writing and creation of a song to powerful chord progressions, as well as creating a basic structure and foundation to build upon.
Arranging will focus on creating a complete musical experience involving adding, removing and re-arranging parts of a song as well as orchestrating it with instruments and sounds.
Recording will be dedicated to capturing the sounds and performances that will become our song. This will include live performances as well as virtual instruments and mixing them.
Structure will cover everything from the actual writing and creation of a song to powerful chord progressions, as well as creating a basic structure and foundation to build upon.
Arranging will focus on creating a complete musical experience involving adding, removing and re-arranging parts of a song as well as orchestrating it with instruments and sounds.
Recording will be dedicated to capturing the sounds and performances that will become our song. This will include live performances as well as virtual instruments and mixing them.
12 Jan, 2025
RECORDING
In this session we'll take a look at the recording of electric guitars and how to keep it simple and big
05 Dec, 2025
STRUCTURE
In this session we'll take a look at analysis and what it means to break down a song into it's component parts.
Is it possible to analyse a song and understand what makes it a hit?
28 Oct, 2025
ARRANGING
One of the most common issues I hear from students is how they struggle to finish songs. So let's take a look at why this happens and what you can do to overcome it.
28 Aug, 2025
STRUCTURE
So let's take a look at lyric writing and using one of my favourite methods to discover lyrics...Gibberish.
28 May, 2025
RECORDING
In this session we will cover a very common concern about recording and knowing when your song is done and ready to be recorded.
27 Mar, 2025
STRUCTURE
So let's take a closer look at basic chord and melodic structure and see how we can use these methods to structure a song.
28 Feb, 2025
RECORDING
Let's take a look at some gear and talk about the importance of hardware and when to use software alternatives instead.
25 Jan, 2025
ARRANGING
In this session we will explore arrangement for a piano and how to overcome the challenge of not being a pianist.
23 Dec, 2024
ARRANGING
Let's have a look at a simple and clean standard pop rock song with minimal tracks and maximum punch.
20 Nov, 2024
RECORDING
Recording vocals is always a tricky and tedious process. Let's take a look at a project with the most popular techniques.
21 Oct, 2024
ARRANGING
In this session we'll dissect the arrangement of another song with a few more elements and complexity.
21 Sep, 2024
ARRANGING
In this session we'll take a look at the arranging and mixing strategy for a 4 instrument song.
25 Jul, 2024
ARRANGING
In this session we'll take a look at arranging a very simple song with an interesting drum beat.
15 Jul, 2024
RECORDING
So what does a basic recording setup look like in practice for a singer songwriter? Let's put it to the test.
03 Jul, 2024
STRUCTURE
Chord progressions are the foundation upon which we build our songs. So let's take a look at the basics of creating them.
20 Jun, 2024
ARRANGING
Let's take another look at the "Circle Of Fifths" and use it in a more practical way by creating some riffs.
05 Jun, 2024
STRUCTURE
So let's dive into key changes.
Specifically, modulating from
one key to the next while writing.
20 May, 2024
STRUCTURE
Lets take a look at some interesting and unusual chord progressions I've come across over the years.
10 May, 2024
ARRANGING
Max Martin is one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Here is how he lyrically arranges the feel of his songs.
25 Apr, 2024
STRUCTURE
So let's take a closer look at structure in the context of a full production and remember that structure is flexible.
10 Apr, 2024
RECORDING
The day has finally arrived to talk about Reaper! In my opinion, this is the best DAW for songwriters.
21 Mar, 2024
STRUCTURE
In this session we'll take a look at a song with a very unusual structure...no 2 parts repeat! Let's check it out.
13 Mar, 2024
RECORDING
In this video we discuss the top 5 essential elements that any studio needs to produce and release music.
05 Mar, 2024
ARRANGING
In this session we will dive deep into arranging drums. Not live acoustic drums but rather pre-recorded samples.
20 Feb, 2024
STRUCTURE
Let's take a look at structure basics. What is structure? What is a bridge and a break and are they named correctly?
10 Feb, 2024
RECORDING
So what's the difference between layering a guitar part (playing the same part over and over) and simply making a copy?
20 Jan, 2024
STRUCTURE
Looking at the structure of any song, always remember, at the end of the day, YOU must decide the direction of the song.
06 Jan, 2024
STRUCTURE
Let's take another quick look at the Circle Of Fifths and break it down again. This is arguably the most valuable tool in writing.
23 Dec, 2023
RECORDING
So how do we record in a hybrid environment where half the instruments are live and the other half virtual?
20 Nov, 2023
RECORDING
In this video I go through my recording setup that has been refined over the years to a simple yet very useful and complete songwriting studio.
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