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Music has changed greatly over the past couple of decades. One of the major changes that the industry has seen is genres of music that were formerly known as “hip” are not anymore. During the 1970′s disco and go-go music were the thing to listen to. Nowadays, it is rare to hear that type of music being played. If it is played, it usually at one of the nightclubs that are geared towards older people. Read the rest of this entry »

Music is said to be the universal language, and for the most part that is true. So how does one explain the incredible diversity of music? The differences between, say, classical and hip-hop seem vast, but for the discerning listener, they may have much in common. In fact, there are creative common elements used by all artists, and understanding these elements can make you a better musician or provide a deeper understanding of the music you enjoy.

These common threads can be distilled down to two ideas. The first, and perhaps most important, Read the rest of this entry »

Many musicians and producers find that they love their craft with a passion. They spend many hours in the studio to make a product that they put their hearts and souls into and create some incredibly amazing works of art. However, many artists find that they wish they could create songs as clear and precisely crafted as many of the major label artists do. The problem comes not from the equipment that these artists have, but the technique. Creating a perfect song isn’t about what kind of equipment that is owned by the Read the rest of this entry »

The music industry has always been in a state of change, and this is no more apparent than in the current environment. The digital revolution has changed the way people record, perform, and disseminate their artistic creations, and has brought up questions of authenticity and integrity. With more production values, a question arises regarding what artistic license requires and if it is legitimate.

An excellent example of this question is the use of samples and sequencing in current musical art forms.The full explanation can be found at http://musicbusinessheretic.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/the-future-of-music-4-ways-to-protect-your-music-from-digital-piracy/ Are the original artists being stolen from? Read the rest of this entry »