Writing lyrics is a very personal thing, and it is that sense of individualism that can really help people relate to a song. There are no strict rules that...

Most of the world use Windows computers, so the chances are you're one of them. So if you want to produce music on your computer, what are your options?...

When you buy an album or MP3, you are normally purchasing a license to listen to the music as a private individual. You can listen, but don't touch. Or copy....

When is a track finished? Does what I've done sound good enough? Should I add a few more tracks? I ask similar questions when I'm cooking for the kids. I...

Writing a song is a creative process with many facets - writing lyrics, finding a matching melody, arranging the song, and even getting in touch with your...

Vocals are key. You can nail everything else, but without great vocals your song will lack life, interest and believability. Since 2008 we've been posting...

Ever since I started playing music I've carried notebooks around with me to write lyrics and chords in. These days I'm just as likely to type then onto my...

FL Studio is a DAW with a pattern-based philosophy and a unique workflow. It started life as a MIDI drum editor in 1998, and has gained features over the...

FL Studio (formerly "Fruityloops") is a DAW by Image-Line currently only available for Windows. The program's strength is its pattern-based philosophy which...

Audiotuts+ is full of great step-by-step written tutorials that teach the art of producing music. We also have a growing number of video tutorials. People...

Ableton Live is a DAW that's not only good at producing music, but it's also useful when you're playing live. It's available for both PCs and Macs, so just...

Lots of keyboard players feel trapped behind their instrument when performing on stage, and look with envy at their free guitar-playing band mates. They...