Guest Blogs

In his previous guest-blog, radio DJ Sander de Heer explained how you can get into podcasting. If you’ve come up with a plan in the meantime, then you’re ready for the next step: getting more people to listen to your podcast. Sander points out a number of important things you need to pay attention to.

Want to start a podcast but don’t think you have the right voice for it? Don’t worry, the trick is actually not to engage in deejay-speak, talk very loud or constantly spout esoteric lingo. Using your normal voice and speaking as if you’re talking to a friend is always the best approach. Guest-blogger and radio DJ Sander de Heer is here to talk shop again.

Looking for a way to get that pure, modern pop sound on your vocals? Guestblogger and home studio coach, Ben van Essen shares three tips to help you gain radio-ready sound.

While you can’t actually ‘see’ a voice-over, it’s the element that conveys the message. Some voice-overs are so well expressed, that you not only hear what’s being said, but see images, feel things, smell things and even taste things. But how can a voice artist pull this off? A little empathy and some acting talent can go a long way, of course, but it’s just as important to know what you’re doing and really know the material you’re working with so that, when you speak, you’re speaking consciously. In this article, Myra Grünning explains how to make your voice-overs more expressive. Myra is a qualified speech therapist and speech coach and also works as a voice-over artist herself.

Pretty much everyone and their brother has a podcast nowadays. If you’ve been thinking about getting in on the action too, there are a few things you should know. Guest-blogger and experienced radio presenter Sander de Heer is here to share some of his wisdom and help keep you from calling it quits after your second episode.

Plug-ins are loved and detested at the same time. Analogue-based sound engineers find them clinical and unnatural, while for in-the-box* producers, plug-ins offer access to eye-wateringly expensive studio hardware without actually having to fork out thousands of pounds, making them infinitely useful. Guest-blogger Daan van Dreumel is here to tell you which plug-ins are a must-have for pro-grade music production, how they work and to which bit of legendary kit they owe their name and fame.

These days, it would be hard to imagine life without games, and anyone who’s ever played a game will know that the music is an essential part of the whole experience. But how do you ‘score’ the soundtrack of a whole video game? What does the process look like? And is it any different from writing an album or a movie soundtrack? Guestblogger and composer Jonathan van den Wijngaarden gives us a look behind the scenes of this relatively new branch of the music industry.

Voice-overs can very literally say a lot. All going well, the speech is in full service of the story, but what if the voice you hear is distracting from the message? Guestblogger, Myra Grünning explains what can go wrong and what you can do about it. Myra is a qualified speech therapist and speech coach and also works as a voice-over artist herself.

If you’ve just started to learn to play the guitar and feel like you’re not making any progress, then you’re not alone. In this blog, Dean van der Knaap lists the five biggest reasons why beginner guitarists stop playing, and explains why not one of them is a good reason.

As music producers, we’re always striving to optimise our workflow to maximise our creativity and efficiency. In the world of DAWs, Ableton Live stands out as a powerhouse for music creation and performance. With its intuitive interface and robust features, it offers endless possibilities for crafting musical masterpieces. However, mastering the intricacies of Ableton Live’s workflow can take time. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of ten essential tips and tricks to supercharge your productivity in Ableton Live.

In the world of music production, it’s essential to work efficiently and come up with innovative ideas in the studio. Guest blogger Mike Rosa learned some hacks, tips, and tricks over time that have helped him save time and avoid unnecessary stress.

Practising any instrument can be a tedious process, especially when trying to find the extra time to do so. Many people believe that practice has to be hours a day to achieve any tangible results. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Guest blogger Evan Chapman shows how we can utilise 20 minutes a day to effectively practise drums.