When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Some people spend a lifetime studying music theory - and there’s certainly value in doing that - ...

Songwriting isn’t easy. Or, rather, writing good songs isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. However, it’s not ‘magic’ either. Sure, you need inspiration, dedication and - let’s face it - ...

As a fan of music, I’d love to learn how to make a song. Devoting time to learning music theory, however, isn’t exactly on my list of priorities. Music lessons are intimidating, they’re a little ...

If you’re interested in making music, learning the basics of music production and music theory will serve you well—and this free course from NYU will teach you the ropes, at home, using your own ...

As an electronic musician, it’s important to be able to create and finesse the sounds of your productions. The ability to craft unique synth patches, shape and sequence distinctive beats and layer, ...

Learning scales and theory tests are often a musician’s least favourite pastimes. Not any more, thanks to a new gaming app. Musicians will be able to practise theory and learn their scales with the ...

PRODUCER WEEK 2025: For today's free and easy music producers, the knotty business of music theory has always had a slight whiff of the uncool about it. Talk of Major and Minor scales conjure up ...