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Mastering the Low End: Compression Tips for a Tight Mix

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How to Turn a Bedroom into a Professional Home Studio on a Budget

September 19, 2024

For many aspiring musicians, the dream of creating a professional-quality home studio seems out of reach due to costs and space constraints. However, with the right strategies and tools, it's...

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Remote Music Collaboration: Tools and Tips for Seamless Production

September 18, 2024

Collaborating on music remotely has become more common, but as you’ve experienced, it can be a challenge to get it right. Audio latency, control sensitivity, and lack of real-time feedback are...

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How to Build a Loyal Fanbase Using Social Media in 2024

September 18, 2024

In today’s digital age, building a loyal fanbase is essential for musicians to thrive. Social media platforms have become powerful tools for connecting directly with fans, sharing music, and...

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Best Apps and Websites for Creating Instrumentals When You Don’t Play Instruments

September 18, 2024

As a songwriter, it can be frustrating to have melodies or lyrics in your head but no way to bring them to life without instrumental skills. Thankfully, with modern technology, there are apps and...

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How to Match Chords to Your Singing – Overcoming the Struggle

September 18, 2024

Creating music often feels like an intricate puzzle. You might have a melody that you love, but when it comes to pairing it with chords, you feel stuck. If you're in this situation, you're not alone.

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The Top 10 Free Tools Every Indie Musician Needs to Succeed

September 18, 2024

As an indie musician, creating professional music while sticking to a budget can be challenging. You might not have the resources to afford high-end software or pay for expensive marketing...

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Miley Cyrus Sued Over ‘Flowers’: The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Infringement

September 18, 2024

Music creators often walk a delicate line between drawing inspiration from their favorite songs and unintentionally infringing on the work of others. The recent lawsuit filed against Miley Cyrus...

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Breaking the "Second Verse Curse": Tips to Keep Your Songwriting Flowing

September 16, 2024

This is a predicament that many songwriters encounter: You're thrilled with the direction your song is headed, the melody feels great, and you've nailed the first verse and chorus. But then you...

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Improving Vocal Samples After Pitch or Tempo Changes: Tips and Tricks from Music Producers

September 16, 2024

Vocal manipulation, such as pitching up/down or changing tempo, is a common practice in music production, especially in remixes. However, these changes can often lead to unwanted artifacts...

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Overcoming Perfectionism in Songwriting

September 16, 2024

“How can I write songs with perfectionism?”If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Many songwriters, even those who are otherwise confident in their creative abilities, face a similar battle...

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How to Find Your Genre: Narrowing Down Your Sound and Streamlining Your Music Creation Process

September 16, 2024

When you're creating music on your own, it can be tough to define your style, especially with so many genres and influences out there. You might feel like you’re trying to piece together a puzzle...

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'American Idol' judge Katy Perry shuts down the 'biggest lie' of the music industry

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Katy Perry, renowned for her dynamic pop hits and vibrant persona, has revealed a new source of inspiration for her upcoming music. Speaking at the "American Idol" Top 10 Tastemaker Event, Perry shared that she now creates from a space of happiness and fulfillment, a stark contrast to the traditionally held belief that great art must stem from pain. Emphasizing that it's a myth artists must suffer to produce meaningful work, Perry highlighted the joy and love she experiences as a mother and partner. This shift in her emotional landscape promises to imbue her new music with themes of love and joy, reflecting her current state of contentment.

Balancing her roles as a mother, pop star, and creator, Perry acknowledged the challenges of maintaining equilibrium in her multifaceted life. She and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020, a milestone that significantly influenced Perry’s outlook on life and creativity. The unconditional love she feels for her daughter has provided a profound source of inspiration, shaping her perspective and, subsequently, her music. Perry’s candid reflections offer a refreshing take on the often romanticized notion of the tortured artist, suggesting that fulfillment and personal happiness can equally fuel creative expression.

Hints of Perry’s new music have surfaced over recent months, with Bloom subtly confirming her upcoming projects during a television appearance. Additionally, Perry's playful revelation of a "KP6: Top Secret" note in her purse has fans eagerly anticipating her next album. After her announcement of stepping down as a judge on "American Idol" to focus on her music career, Perry continues to inspire with her resilience and dedication. As she prepares to embark on this new creative journey, her fans are excited to hear the evolution of her sound, reflecting her journey towards happiness and balance.