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In this video I will walk you through how I promoted my Album ‘It all works out in the end’ and show you how you can get a decent amount of listeners and steams even if you don’t make mainstream music.

Creating Harmonious Arrangements: Yin-Yang Instrument Pairing for Organic Soundscapes

In this video I discuss how to create harmonious arrangements by pairing contrasting instruments for a balanced, organic sound inspired by yin-yang principles in music. Learn how to blend soft with sharp tones, acoustic with electronic elements, and traditional with modern sounds to elevate your Productions.

in this video, we’ll discuss the 3 most important things to have prepared before producing a song in order to save time and ensure a smoother workflow.

Mastering the Art of Song Structure: Elevating Energy and Impact in Your Music

In this video, I discuss how structure contributes to the energy and impact of your music. Discover the intricate dance between different song parts and learn how to craft dynamic compositions that captivate listeners from start to finish.

In this video, I delve into the dynamic interplay between melody and harmony. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, composer, or storyteller at heart, this video offers a deeper understanding of the role melody and harmony play in telling a musical story.

Writing a Melody with The Mockup Method

In this video, I explain how to compose a melody using the mockup method. Learn to set the mood, establish a strong framework with chord progressions, and add depth with emotion and expression. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned composer, this method will enhance your creativity and help you craft melodies that resonate.

3 tips for better lyrics

this video, I give 3 tips on how to write song lyrics like a pro. Discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives within your songs. Whether you’re a budding songwriter or a seasoned musician looking to refine your craft, these tips are guaranteed to take your lyrics to the next level. Learn more about From Demo to Master here

Music Production and Songwriting as a form of therapy

Can songwriting and music production serve as forms of therapy? In this video I explore the therapeutic potential of music creation while examining how expressing oneself through music can promote emotional well-being and provide a sense of solace.

Will OpenAI Sora replace artists, musicians and creators?

OpenAI just announced Sora, a new video generation AI model that generates realistic videos from text input. As AI algorithms play a bigger role in content creation, many creators, artists, musicians, producers and sound engineers are worried about becoming irrelevant and loosing their job. Should we really worry about AI replacing us?

How LANDR, CloudBounce, eMastered and other AI services “master” your track

In this video I demonstrate how AI algorithms such as LANDR, Cloudbounce, eMastered, MajorDecibel and Bandlab mix and master your track. Make sure to check out my previous video on the topic where I explain about mastering in general and about the difference between human and AI Mastering

Social ads for Spotify – Budget, Placement and Tracking Pixel

Part 1 – In this tutorial I demonstrate how to create Facebook and instagram ads that will bring listeners to your Spotify profile. This video mainly covers the ideal budget per day, ad placement and conversions which are achieved by connecting your ad to a smart landing page (Hyppedit) with a tracking pixel.

Find your target audience with Cyanite and Chartmetric

Part 2 – In this tutorial I demonstrate how to find your ideal audience demographics (location, age group and gender) with Cyanite.ai and Chartmetric and how to implement this data in Facebook and Instagram ads that will bring listeners to your Spotify profile.

how to use a hypeddit tracking pixel for facebook ads

In this video I demonstrate how to create effective social ad campaigns to promote your song on Spotify. In this specific case I used a hypeddit smart link which is connected to my Facebook / Instagram ad with a tracking pixel but this can be done with Google and TikTok ads as well

Don’t pay for spotify plays!

In this video I explain why you should avoid using any service that offers guaranteed plays for a fixed price and how traffic from fake accounts prevents Spotify’s algorithm from recommending you to your ideal audience.

Exposing fake playlists with your Spotify for Artists page

On this video I demonstrate how to read the data on your Spotify for Artists page in order to determine if your plays are coming from real or fake users and playlists.

how to find your Song’s Genre, Mood etc

How to submit to Spotify editorial playlists like a pro – Part 1. In this video I demonstrate how to find your song’s genre, mood and other necessary metadata using cyanite.ai

Writing an artist bio / song pitch with ChatGPT

How to submit to Spotify editorial playlists like a pro – Part 2. In this video I demonstrate how to use ChatGPT for writing a song pitch and artist bio.

Using Chartmetric for Spotify playlist promotion

In this video I give some examples of how to use Chartmetric to expose fake Spotify playlists and briefly review submithub.com and playlister.club

Independent music publishing and promotion tips

When the production part is over and your music is ready to be released its important to know how to publish it so that it can be uploaded to different streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube etc. In this tutorial I discuss how to independently release your music using a digital publisher and how to promote your music to playlists, music blogs and record labels.

Choosing the right microphone for your room (Condenser vs Dynamic)

IIn this video I talk about the differences between condenser and dynamic microphones and how they are influeneced by the sound of your room and by other factors such as background noise. The dynamic microphone I use is an Electrovoice ND468 – a great alternative to the classic Shure SM7B which I also highly recommend.

improvised yet effective DIY Vocal Booth

In this video I talk about common problems in home recording related to room acoustics and suggest how to improve the sound of your room but improvising a vocal booth.

my minimal production setup (2019)

In this video I discuss the advantages of having a minimalist workflow as a music producer and walk you through my minimal production setup.

Should you record to a click?

In this video I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of recording to a click track.

how to listen to yourself while recording

In this video I discuss alternative monitoring techniques which are guaranteed to help you preform better while recording.

Vocal recording tips

In this video I discuss how to prepare yourself and get the most out of your vocal recording sessions either at home or in a professional studio.

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