Writing melodies that really make an impact can be very difficult. On occasion, when ideas aren't flowing for us, we need tactics and techniques to help us perfect our melodies.
So I'm super excited to share my chat with an Irish Singer Songwriter Seba Safe who has just gotten signed to a record label in the past two years. Mike is such a joy to work with. He has a vast knowledge of songwriting and of the music industry itself.
This podcast will give you some of the most impactful and effective melody writing techniques. I'm really excited to see how they can help you with your own songwriting!
Myself and Seba Safe will show you songwriting tips for beginners, advanced melody writing tips, how professional songwriters write their melodies, how to get through your writers block, how to have a process approach to song writing and how to have fun when writing melodies.
Producing drums can be a very difficult task, particularly if you aren't a drummer.
In this podcast episode I chatted to Dr Richard Molloy on how we can all improve our midi and audio drums. We talk about finding samples, drum machines, editing our groove to make it more alive, common drum patterns, our favourite drummers, how to mix drums and much more!
I really hope you can learn something new from this music podcast, and I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have on IG or in my Discord.
Hope you're keeping well!
Hugh AKA 93 Acres.
Performing live is a hugely important part of being a musician.
So in todays episode I'm going to chat to a musician who has played over a thousand gigs with his own music, as a session musician, for weddings, for cover gigs and lots more. Andy Dempsey is one of the most impressive live performers I've ever seen and we can learn lots from his experience in this episode.
We talk about strategies for working on the mental and physical preparation for performances, and also the best tips for when you are starting to perform live!
I am certain you will be able to take some value from todays Music Creative Podcast, so I hope you enjoy!
Be sure to check out Andy's socials @AndyDempseyOfficial on YouTube, and @AndyDempsey_Songs on Instagram. His music video for his single 'Alive' would be a great place to start!
In this Charlie Puth breakdown we will look at how Charlie produces his tracks and how he makes his unique production, along with some of his songwriting tips.
His unique productions have been impressing everyone from fans, to the worlds most experienced musicians. But how has he done it?
In my opinion he has used four main steps to achieve this.
First, he uses songwriting tips such as using the word "You" to draw in the listener and make them feel like they are being directly communicated with.
Secondly, he uses multiple production techniques that help him stand out. He uses real sounds from the environment around him. This instantly creates uniqueness, as he is the only person with these sounds or samples. Charlie also doubles his drum sounds with his beatboxing.
Thirdly, Charlie Puth loves getting inspiration from many different areas. One place in particular is the same as my Finneas & Pharrell podcasts show that they find inspiration from old styles of music that are not currently being used in pop music.
Lastly, Charlie is in full creative control as he can write, record, produce, mix and master all of his own music. He doesn't have to rely on anyone else. This gives him independence, and also ensures his style is stamped all over his music.
There is more to making a recording of a song that meets the eye. So in this episode we will take a look at the 5 different careers and steps in Music Technology.
We will focus on what makes each step unique, and what sort of traits suit that career. Everything in the podcast is information I wish I knew when I started making music, so I really hope you can learn something from it!
The steps are as follows:
- Songwriting (Creating the Lyrics, Melody, Chords, Key, BPM)
- Recording (Recording Audio files into the DAW - Digital Audio Workstation)
- Producing (Creating a soundscape with instruments, textures and sounds that suit the emotion of the song)
- Mixing (Setting the levels, panning, and effects that go on each of the instruments and sounds)
- Mastering (Making the track louder, more compressed, and sounding great on multiple sound systems)
If you have any more questions, feel free to write to me @93acres on Instagram!
In this episode we will discuss how Pharrell Built His Music Empire.
We will also look at how Pharrell produces his tracks and how he makes his unique production. Pharrell has been one of the biggest names in the music industry for the past twenty years, but how has he done it? In my opinion he has used four main steps to achieve this.
- First, he really cares for the collaborating. Especially when he collaborates with his life long friend Chad Hugo. When he produces with other artists, he knows how to get the best out of them. Collaboration is a difficult skill to master but Pharrell certainly has.
- Secondly, he uses unique sounds and production techniques in his music. This instantly creates a reaction in the listener as the sound will be like nothing they have heard before. Pharrell and Chad's sound has been sought after for many years.
- Thirdly, Pharrell loves working hard. He would be doing it even if it wasn't his main source of income. This passion allows him to work day and night, even on tour. Allowing his abilities to be ever improving.
- Lastly, Pharrell always perseveres. He had 9 song attempts rejected for Dispicable Me 2, before his tenth submission was accepted. We will all fail, but we must learn from it and not let it deter us! Pharrell has certainly mastered this.
