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June 18, 2021 Guest post by Randi Zimmerman. This article originally appeared on the Symphonic Blog
In an attempt to bring live radio vibes into the realm of music streaming , Amazon Music has announced DJ Mode. A brand new, on-demand listening experience that blends music with commentary from Artists and Hosts, bringing fans even closer to the music they love. Here’s everything you need to know.
Music Tech, Streaming tagged DJ mode, amazon, amazon music June 12, 2021 
June 10, 2021 It’s almost June, are you ready to get to work on your goals?
Soundfly’s community of mentors can help you set the right goals, pave the right path toward success, and stick to schedules and routines that you develop together, so you improve every step of the way.
But it all starts with that first, crucial step: finding someone who inspires and challenges you, and whose experience can lead you along the right path. Check out some available Soundfly mentors below, and click on a session topic that fits your goals for 2021.
Advice, Creativity, DIY tagged mentor, musical goals, soundfly June 10, 2021 Guest post by Daniel Reifsnyder. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper
It’s often said that songwriters need to strive to be the first to say or do something, or otherwise be the best or most unique at saying it. Music, in some form, has been around for at least 35,000 years, so being the first to say pretty much anything would certainly be a feat.
Knowing that, how old human music is, has led many to wonder what exactly the first song ever written was. While the actual first song may be lost to time, researchers have discovered the oldest song to be preserved in its entirety — which includes its notation!
Songwriting tagged history, musical history, songwrting May 29, 2021 
MTT tagged MMTT Recap, MTT May 21, 2021 Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” grabbed me (and the rest of the planet) by the lapels and wouldn’t let go when I first heard it. The musicologist side of me wondered why.
Well, after examining it, I think I’ve figured out why the song has such staying power. Here’s a breakdown of the song from beginning to end, and pretty deep in between, too. In case you haven’t heard the song yet (or have been abducted by alien lifeforms and just been returned to Earth), here it is:
Songwriting tagged Olivia Rodrigo, composition, songwriting May 21, 2021 Guest post by Carla Malrowe. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper
Lyrics are very personal; no one can, or should, tell you what to write. However, how you write comes down to skill. And lyric writing as a skill, just like any other, can be improved through open-minded exploration and growth-minded practice.
Today, I want to talk about a new way of approaching lyric writing. It entails using sensory and cinematic stories to relay your core song message. It’s a process of deep exploration to achieve a unique expression.
Songwriting tagged Songwriting Tips, composition, lyrics, songwriting May 20, 2021 You don’t have to be unique to make it as a performing musician, but it sure helps! Having a unique style and presentation (or more pragmatically, “brand”) is key to helping your and your music standout from the crowd, as well as providing a point of connection with your audience.
