Articles & Guides on Music Production & Sound Engineering
Explore our library of articles and guides on music production, audio engineering and the music industry. Get expert tips, inspiration and insights from industry professionals.
Danny Saucedo on AP Academy
Pop star Danny Saucedo may not need much introduction, but for those of you who don't know him, he is truly a multi-talented performer. His journey as a pop artist, songwriter, singer and presenter goes all the way from Idol to Melodifestivalen and in between three albums, a bunch of hits and a Grammy. One of the stops on Danny's journey was training at AP Academy, and we took the opportunity to ask him a few questions during his time with us.
How to develop your unique sound
Finding your unique sound and brand doesn't just have to mean a great sound that you create or find. It can be something super original that everyone knows but that you make your own.
Top 10 most important things to know as a producer
Writing about what is the most important thing for a producer to know is obviously subjective. We all have different ideas about what a producer should focus on the most and it also depends on what kind of producer you are.
11 ways to optimize your Soundcloud Profile
As an artist and producer today, having a Soundcloud account to get your music out to the public is not exactly uncommon. We've listed 11 key points to consider to maximize the promotion and branding of your Soundcloud page.
Five must-haves in the studio!
Here are five must-haves when you spend most of your time in the Studio. Tip number five is extra important!
How to write a good song lyric
As songwriters, we revolve around a few topics that evoke our strongest emotions. We write about what engages us and our desire is for other people to recognize and be moved.
Get better at closing projects
Sometimes you lose the inspiration you had when you first wrote a song. Then it becomes unexpectedly difficult to finish it. This is not unusual in itself and happens to everyone from time to time.
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Everyone who works in creative professions has their days when creativity is bubbling and the creative process moves faster than a duracell rabbit on energy drinks. Equally, these people will have days when the creative wheels stop turning, and everything around them probably feels dull and uninspired.
Eight tips on dynamics
In this article, we'll talk about dynamics and how you can effectively use effects like compression and gating to make your productions as awesome as possible!
Basics of music theory
Music theory is becoming an increasingly rare skill for many songwriters and producers today," the older generation is often heard to say. Music theory is a piece of cake for some music makers while others feel it is like trying to learn quantum physics.
What does a music producer do?
The term "music producer" means different things to different people. Some consider themselves musicians, some engineers, some are remixers. So what does a music producer actually do?