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Composing Music For Podcasts

Introduction:

Podcasts have evolved significantly over the years, and one noticeable trend is the shift from using generic library music to commissioning custom compositions. This article explores the intricacies of music composing for podcasts, emphasizing the importance of creating tailored pieces that enhance the listener’s experience without overshadowing the podcast’s primary content.

Composing for Podcasts:

Unlike films, podcasts rely solely on audio, making the integration of music a delicate process. The goal is to complement the dialogue seamlessly. Composers often start by establishing a theme and then experiment with variations, exploring different keys or tempos to find the perfect fit.

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How to Get Into Writing Music for Film and Video Games

Writing music for film is a dream for many composers, and a very tough one too. If you’re looking for tips on how to get into writing music for film and video games, check out our article below for ideas:

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Sometimes, nothing beats real in person interaction when it comes to building relationships and consequently, your network. There are plenty of ways to get started meeting future directors and film industry professionals. Just note that this can be more difficult if not impossible depending on where you live, but give it a go and see what comes up.

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Overcoming Writer’s Block as a Production Music Composer

If you’ve been writing music for a while you’ve probably encountered writer’s block at least once by now. In fact, most of us will likely experience this well known frustration at some point in our writing career. The feeling of sitting down at a desk to write and not being inspired by anything is tough to handle, and it’s even worse when you’re under a tight deadline e.g. writing for a publisher’s brief. In this article we’ll look at 10 tips and techniques on how to overcome composer’s block.

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Best iPad Apps For Music Production

Creating music on an iPad has come a long way in recent years. Not only do you now have access to Pianoteq instruments on iOS, you can also arrange entire songs and compositions within a DAW on the iPad itself. In this article we’ll take a look at the best iPad music production apps available for you to start writing.

Best iPad Music Production Apps

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Is it a bard, or is it a bot? An AI-music survey.

At the time of writing, we are experiencing an unprecedented surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related applications, platforms and ideas, including AI music. As humans, we find ourselves awash with novel notions concerning machine learning and creativity.

And as composers and musical professionals, we are not exempt from these challenges. Some aspects of the onslaught pertain to the business end of music, while others the creative process itself. In this article, I survey AI music, seeking some insights from a production music perspective.

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