Practice and musicianship
A music practice routine you can actually keep
Build a useful music practice routine with a clear goal, focused exercises, deliberate listening and a simple way to track progress.
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Useful answers for making music.
Practical guides for musicians who want to practise with intention, hear more clearly and make better production decisions. No gear list padding: no magic shortcuts, just methods you can use in the next session.
These guides start with the questions musicians actually bring to a practice room or home studio. Each one points to a focused SUS4 tool where technology can close a feedback loop, but the musical decision always comes first.
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Three practical guides
Listening and transcription
How to transcribe music by ear without guessing every note
A practical method for transcribing music by ear: find the pulse, isolate a phrase, slow it down, identify the bass and check your notation.
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Audio plugins for a home studio: AU, VST3 and where to start
Understand the difference between AU and VST3 audio plugins and choose the right compressor, EQ, reverb or creative effect for a home studio mix.
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