Rhymes: A Lyric Writing Tip

Who doesn't love a good rhyme? There's really no way around it: if you're going to be writing songs with lyrics, you're going to end up coming up with rhymes. Rhymes help a song sound cohesive and consistent, poetic and memorable. Rhymes are usually part of the art of a song--it's really just a p ... [Read More]

Working with Online Session Musicians

At Studio Pros, we give you the best tools possible to record a hit song. When I say that, I mean that the members of the Studio Pros team have major label credits. The big advantage to using Studio Pros' musicians for your own songs is the experience and professionalism they bring--and the inspirat ... [Read More]

How to Make an Unforgettable Music Production

Have you ever wondered what makes a song instantly recognizable? Take a listen to the first five seconds of this song: How is it that it's possible to know what song it is just from listening to the first five seconds? One instrument (acoustic guitar). Two chords. It can't be any simpler than ... [Read More]

Buying an Electric Guitar

In my last post about buying gear, I walked you through what you need to know to buy the perfect acoustic guitar. This time around I'm talking about guitars again, but we'll be looking at electrics. Shopping for an electric guitar can be a bit overwhelming if you don't have a good idea of what you ... [Read More]

Featured Artist: Rich Marcello

A seasoned songwriter and poet, Rich Marcello teamed up with Studio Pros to give his productions the professional edge he needed, and keeps on coming back for more. Boston based songwriter Rich Marcello is no novice when it comes to getting out the ink and jotting it down.  With over 30 songs profe ... [Read More]

Recording Bass: Laying Down a Groove

I always love it when I'm listening to a song and I suddenly notice when a tasty bass groove kicks in. Even though bass guitar tends to be a background instrument, every once in a while a bassist will bust into a part so awesome you have to take notice and say, "Who is that bass player??" I'd gues ... [Read More]

Radio Play: Getting Your Music on the Airwaves

We'd all love to get played on the radio.  I grew up dreaming of hearing my songs on the airwaves, knowing that thousands of people were also listening. Have you ever wondered why your songs aren't on the radio? Most of us probably tell ourselves the same excuses--radio doesn't care about my music ... [Read More]

Buying an Acoustic Guitar

Buying new music gear can be fun--there have been very few times that I felt more excited than when I buy a brand new guitar, amp, pedal, or other piece of gear. But along with the excitement can come a lot of other feelings: confusion, frustration, and anxiety over whether you're buying the right ... [Read More]

Songwriting Contest: What You Need to Know

Did you ever wonder if your song has what it takes to win a songwriting competition? There are many contests out there to choose from, including the International Songwriting Competition and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Boasting celebrity judges and thousands of dollars worth in prizes, wi ... [Read More]

Worrying About The "Real World"

A friend of mine recently sent me a video compilation of words of wisdom spoken by Will Smith. You might not initially think that a guy like Will Smith--an actor who's made his name starring in big-budget action blockbuster films such as Independence Day and Men In Black--has a lot of philosophical ... [Read More]
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