How to use an AKAI MPC One+
In this in-depth tutorial, learn about all of the powerful workflow features the iconic AKAI MPC One+ has to offer.

3 ways to find inspiration for your music
Here are three actionable ways you can find inspiration for your music, as well as resources that pair with each.

How Memphis rap created phonk
Learn about what phonk music is, explore its origins in Memphis rap, and dive into recent variants such as drift phonk and phonk house.

Is AI Music Taking Royalties From Musicians and Composers?This week, Ari is joined by Oleg Stavitsky, the CEO and Co-Founder of Endel.

12 challenges to level up your music production skills
Discover 12 music production challenges that can help you learn a new skill, try something different, and push yourself in ways you haven’t before.

Is Music Marketing With TikTok Still ViableThis week, Ari is joined by Suzy Yoder, founder of YO SUZY, an agency specializing in short-form vertical content for musicians.

5 creative ways to use Create mode
Here are five potentially less-obvious ways to use Create mode that might be worth considering the next time you're working on a track.

7 Collections for sparking new ideas for your music in 2024
We've compiled seven top-notch public Collections from expert artists and sound designers that can get your creative juices flowing in 2024.

How to set New Year’s resolutions for your music that actually stick
Learn how to approach your New Year's resolutions from a habit-building perspective that allows you to maintain focus and motivation well beyond January.

The best free music production plugins for 2024
As we step into 2024, let's explore a selection of indispensable free music production plugins that can elevate your tracks without denting your budget.

3 strategies for auditioning samples: How to choose the right sound
We discuss some strategies you can apply to arrive to a decision the next time you're stuck between two (or ten) samples.

How to record and process bells
Explore the different ways bells can enhance a track, and learn how you can record and process them right in your home studio.

Everything you need to know about Splice in 2024
We've compiled a checklist of the best ways to get started with Splice, so you can get up to speed quickly and make the most of your subscription.

How TikTok Music Videos Go ViralThis week, Ari is joined by Evan Blum, a director specializing in creating large batches of short form vertical content for musicians.

Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging ArtistsListen on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Acast This week, Ari discusses his recent Variety article entitled “Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging Artists.” Read the full article on Variety: https://aristake.io/spotify-variety Articles mentioned: Spotify’s article (Modernizing Our Royalty System to Drive an Additional $1 Billion toward Emerging and Professional Artists): https://artists.spotify.com/blog/modernizing-our-royalty-system Streaming […]