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]

What's the Best Way to Produce Your Songs?

What's the best  way to produce your songs?  In order to answer that question, you'll need to answer another first: what are your musical goals? What would you do with your song if it was already produced just like you wanted it to be? Would you try to get placements in movies? Would you want it ... [Read More]

Music Image: Why You Should Care

Have you ever been standing in line to get your morning coffee when someone walks in wearing a zipper-laden leather jacket, skin-tight jeans with ripped holes, visible tattoos and a perfectly "messy" hairdo?  Of course, the first thing you think is, "that guy is definitely in a band!" If a scene si ... [Read More]
/* ------- increase google review form height ------- */