What is American folk music? History, characteristics, and instruments
Learn about the history of American folk music, the key characteristics and instruments that define it, and more.

Memphis rap: Its key artists, history, and enduring influence on hip hop
Learn about the history, key artists, and enduring impact of Memphis rap music, and learn how to start making your own beats in the genre.

Splice x Pro Tools: Unlocking a new era of seamless creativity
Splice is now integrated into Pro Tools—discover how to search, filter, and audition Splice sounds, all synced to your project’s key and tempo.

Hit Songwriter/Producer on Publishing Deals and Artists Taking Credit for Songs They Didn’t WriteThis week, Ari is joined by Justin Gammella to discuss the realities of professional songwriting, music publishing, and AI in music.

Bandzoogle launches Merch Table Lite: a customizable commission-free online merch storefront for musiciansMusicians can now effortlessly set up a customized, commission-free online storefront using Bandzoogle’s new Merch Table Lite plan—without building a full website.

Win an MPC Keys 37 and more with our AKAI community challenge
Create an original track inspired by the MPC's rich legacy for the chance to win an MPC Keys 37 from AKAI.

What is blues music? History, characteristics, and impact
Learn about the unique history of blues music, its key characteristics, influence on other genres, and more.

Epidemic Sound Removes Rights and Royalties From the EquationThis week, Ari is joined by Oscar Höglund, co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a leading music and soundtracking platform for content creators.

What is jazz music? History, characteristics, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.

7 free plugins and VSTs for making beats
Expert producer Isaac Duarte showcases seven free plugins and VSTs for making professional-sounding beats.

Too Lost unveils a new mobile platform to empower artistsJust how much distribution can be done on a phone? According to Too Lost, the answer is pretty much everything.

How to mix music: An in-depth guide to audio mixing
Learn how to mix music with this beginner-friendly guide covering the essential steps, tools, and techniques.

How This Artist Manager Deepens the Fan Relationship and Prioritizes Mental HealthThis week, Ari is joined by Jaclyn O'Connell—artist manager and media strategist—to talk touring, fan growth, and career sustainability.

How to chop samples like a pro
Expert producer vvundertone breaks down the art of sample chopping, covering everything from sound design to the joys of using analog hardware.

How Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) makes his signature drum loops
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) opens up his Ableton Live session to give us an exclusive inside look into how he makes his signature drum loops.