• What is drum and bass music? History, artists, and subgenres
    Learn about the rich history of drum and bass music, its key characteristics, subgenres, artists, landmark records, and more.

  • LaRussell Built His Empire Brick by BrickThis week, Ari is joined by rapper LaRussell to discuss independent success and building a sustainable career.

  • Creating a lo-fi beat and post-rock track with Spitfire’s free orchestral sounds
    Expert producer and educator TAETRO showcases the high-quality free instruments available in Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover.

  • What is a chorus in a song? Understanding its role and importance
    Dive into the role of a chorus in a song, how it enhances the emotional impact of music, and tips for writing your own.

  • How to make music with loops
    Learn how loops can unlock your musical creativity in unique ways, and explore tools and techniques for making music with them.

  • How These DIY Artists Won a GRAMMYThis week, Ari is joined by Grammy winners Matt B and Angela Benson to share their path to success working as a married team.

    This week, Ari is joined by Grammy winners Matt B and Angela Benson to share their path to success working as a married team.

  • The only way to get guaranteed press (and legit playlists)On my Q&A Zoom call yesterday with some Ari’s Take Academy students, one of them was lamenting about hiring publicists in the past and being very disappointed with the results. If you’ve ever hired a publicist as an emerging artist, I would imagine you feel the same. 

  • John Legend reflects on his early career, songwriting process, upcoming album, and more
    We had the opportunity to sit down with John Legend for an in-depth conversation about the key moments that have shaped his career, his songwriting process, and more.

  • Is This The Future of Superfandom?This week, Ari is joined by Matt Jones who shares how artists can own their fan relationships through the new app, Medallion.

  • Splice is now integrated in Ableton Live 12.3+
    Splice is now integrated into Ableton Live—discover, audition, and drop in sounds from Splice without ever leaving the DAW.

  • What is arrangement in music? Unlocking the art of composition
    Learn about what arrangement is in music, and how to use different techniques to shape your compositions.

  • House vs. techno: Key differences explained (and where tech house fits in)
    Explore the similarities and key differences between house, techno, and tech house music.

  • How Classical Pianist Chloe Flower Collabed with Cardi B, Meek Mill, Babyface and Built Her CareerThis week, Ari is joined by Chloe Flower, an acclaimed pianist and composer who blends classical and hip-hop.

  • New Study Reveals 87% of Producers Already Use AI Tools in Their Creative ProcessIt’s no secret that AI music-making tools have made their way into the music production zeitgeist. Whether assistive or fully generative, AI is now capable of helping more and more people make music. But are artists actually using it? A study by LANDR suggests that they are.

  • Pro Tools templates: How to set them up to streamline your workflow
    Learn how to streamline your music production process in Pro Tools with templates, whether you're recording, mixing, or mastering.

    Learn how to streamline your music production process with Pro Tools templates, whether you're recording, mixing, or creating vocal chains.