Skip to contentWhat equipment do you need to start making music? Truthfully, not very much.In this post, I’m going to give you a breakdown of all the physical and digital gear I use to make music. Some of these things are essential, others are simply “nice-to-haves.”Finally, I’ll give you my recommended beginner gear list (this is what I’d buy if I had to start over), and how you can build a home studio for less than $350 (seriously).Feel free to use the table of contents to jump from section to section, and let’s get started!This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase using these...…Skip to contentWhat equipment do you need to start making music? Truthfully, not very much.In this post, I’m going to give you a breakdown of all the physical and digital gear I use to make music. Some of these things are essential, others are simply “nice-to-haves.”Finally, I’ll give you my recommended beginner gear list (this is what I’d buy if I had to start over), and how you can build a home studio for less than $350 (seriously).Feel free to use the table of contents to jump from section to section, and let’s get started!This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase using these...WW…

Skip to content**This post has been updated in November 2021**Table of ContentsThis is the question I set out to answer three years ago when I first began my podcast, Composer Code. Since then, I’ve interviewed around two dozen video game composers and spent 30+ hours figuring out how to deconstruct (and replicate) their success.[By the way, I’ve compiled everything I’ve learned into one convenient online course for how to make game music. If you want to bypass this post (and lots of headaches), check it out!]My podcast guests cover every cross-section of the game composer spectrum. I’ve...…Skip to content**This post has been updated in November 2021**Table of ContentsThis is the question I set out to answer three years ago when I first began my podcast, Composer Code. Since then, I’ve interviewed around two dozen video game composers and spent 30+ hours figuring out how to deconstruct (and replicate) their success.[By the way, I’ve compiled everything I’ve learned into one convenient online course for how to make game music. If you want to bypass this post (and lots of headaches), check it out!]My podcast guests cover every cross-section of the game composer spectrum. I’ve...WW…

Skip to contentJason Graves said it best: you don’t break into this industry, you sort of… “ooze” into it. And that oozing is a process of showing up, day in and day out, meeting new people, forming relationships, composing lots of music, and just generally being a helpful, kind, and easy person to work with.I’ve spent many hours searching for the secret sauce on how to get gigs; the hidden code, the secret society of developers who are just chomping at the bit to hire you…Spoiler alert: that doesn’t exist.That said, there are some tactical things you can do before you bust up into...…Skip to contentJason Graves said it best: you don’t break into this industry, you sort of… “ooze” into it. And that oozing is a process of showing up, day in and day out, meeting new people, forming relationships, composing lots of music, and just generally being a helpful, kind, and easy person to work with.I’ve spent many hours searching for the secret sauce on how to get gigs; the hidden code, the secret society of developers who are just chomping at the bit to hire you…Spoiler alert: that doesn’t exist.That said, there are some tactical things you can do before you bust up into...WW…

Skip to contentThe following is a guest post provided by Rowena MorrisEvery singer knows that the right microphone can make or break their performance. With so many options available, finding the perfect match can be overwhelming.But worry not, we’ve compiled a list of the best microphones for vocals to help you make an informed decision.Table of ContentsNeumann is a German manufacturer of professional recording microphones. Their most famous products are condenser mics for broadcasting, live performances, and music production.One of their best vocal microphones is the Neumann U87 AI....…Skip to contentThe following is a guest post provided by Rowena MorrisEvery singer knows that the right microphone can make or break their performance. With so many options available, finding the perfect match can be overwhelming.But worry not, we’ve compiled a list of the best microphones for vocals to help you make an informed decision.Table of ContentsNeumann is a German manufacturer of professional recording microphones. Their most famous products are condenser mics for broadcasting, live performances, and music production.One of their best vocal microphones is the Neumann U87 AI....WW…

Skip to contentIf you’re into music production, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kontakt by Native Instruments.It’s a powerful and versatile sampler that has become an industry-standard tool for sound design and composition.Having high-quality libraries is essential for getting the most out of Kontakt, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best ones available.We’ve considered factors such as sound quality, versatility, and value for money to help you make the right choice.Let’s dive in!Table of ContentsAlbion One is an all-in-one orchestral library that boasts a wide range of...…Skip to contentIf you’re into music production, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kontakt by Native Instruments.It’s a powerful and versatile sampler that has become an industry-standard tool for sound design and composition.Having high-quality libraries is essential for getting the most out of Kontakt, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best ones available.We’ve considered factors such as sound quality, versatility, and value for money to help you make the right choice.Let’s dive in!Table of ContentsAlbion One is an all-in-one orchestral library that boasts a wide range of...WW…