The Important 6-Month Cycle: Stop Rushing, Start Thriving

We've all seen those "overnight success" stories. The bedroom producer who blows up on TikTok, the indie band that seemingly comes out of nowhere to headline festivals. And while those stories are inspiring, they often hide the silent, relentless engine powering every truly sustainable music career: the 6-month cycle.

As musicians, we live in a world that thrives on instant gratification. Drop a new single! Go viral! Get signed tomorrow! But here's the hard truth I've learned (and re-learned): almost everything meaningful in your music journey, from crafting a killer track to actually seeing some income, operates on a minimum 6-month cycle.

Starting Your String Writing Journey: The Essentials

So you're looking to dive into writing for strings. Whether you're aiming for a soaring pop ballad or an epic film score, understanding the fundamentals is an important first step. This guide is your starting point, covering the essential basics you'll need to begin crafting beautiful and effective string parts. 

Think of this as your foundational roadmap for string writing. We'll be exploring each of these principles in much greater depth in future articles.

The Over-Thinker's Guide to Actually Getting Things Done

You might have big goals—starting a YouTube channel, writing a book, creating content—but you never actually start because you're too busy thinking about every possible detail.

Here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to start.

Unlocking Your Musical Potential: It's Ditching Those Bad Habits

We've all been there. Staring at a blank DAW, fumbling through scales with no real progress, or endlessly tweaking a track without ever hitting "export." It's frustrating, and often, we blame a lack of talent or inspiration. But what if I told you that your biggest roadblocks to becoming a more productive musician, to nailing those practices and actually finishing tracks, aren't about your innate ability, but rather a tangled web of bad habits and mindsets?

Let's break it down.

Bad habits and limiting mindsets just makes everything more confusing and difficult!

How Music Works: A Guide to Chords, Progressions, and Their Functions in Classical Music

Classical music, with its profound emotional depth and intricate structures, often captivates us without us fully understanding how. Much of this power lies in the masterful use of chord progressions – the purposeful sequence of chords that guides our ears through a sonic journey. This blog post will delve into the fascinating world of classical harmony, exploring how understanding scale degree characteristics and chord families can unlock the secrets behind these compelling musical narratives.

Classical theory doesn't need to be complicated. There are basic rules that all music follows. Here are the basics.