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.

Reverse reverb: What it is and how to use it
Learn about what reverse reverb is and see how you can apply it to your own vocals (or any other sound of your choice).

From dorm room to Splice: How music production became my superpower
Andrea LeClerc shares her journey in music and discusses how Splice helped her take control of her creativity.

How The World’s Largest Songwriting Camp WorksThis week, Ari is joined by Danny Ross, the founder of Anti Social Camp, to discuss how songwriting camps and writers’ rooms work.

Tracey Brakes on 5 sound design tips with Serum 2
From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable sound design tips that she learned over the years from using Xfer Record's Serum.

“Bara Bada Bastu”: The sample behind KAJ’s Eurovision sauna anthem
Learn about the source of the evocative accordion sample that's behind KAJ's Eurovision 2025 entry, "Bara Bada Bastu."

How Bandcamp is Thinking About SuperfansThis week on the New Music Business Podcast, Ari is joined by Dan Melnick, General Manager of Bandcamp, to discuss how Bandcamp helps artists monetize fan relationships.

5 mix automation tips: Reverb, delay, and more
Expert producer and audio engineer Subphotic shares five mix automation tips that can bring movement, interest, and focus to your track.

5 ways to get the most out of forgotten gear from LAN Party
LAN Party shares a few of his favorite production techniques and devices for breathing new life into forgotten gear.