Month: February 2012

Danger Mouse and The Shins Interview

Producer Brian Burton aka Danger Mouse and The Shins lead singer James Mercer talk about their collaborative and hugely successful project Broken Bells. Listen in!


How to Write a Song, Songwriting Tips, Technique, & Tutorial Lesson (2 videos below)

Learn how to write a song from hit musician Zosia. Very informative and helpful. Tune in!


NI Vintage Compressors Preview

Watch as he gives an overview of the new Native Instruments Vintage Compressors within Pro Tools. He shows them in action on drums, bass, vocal and guitar. Great compressors!


Watch Kanye West Make A Beat

Kanye West talking about his influences in music and being paid for something that he loves to do, creating music. “It’s not even work,” he says.


Philip Lawrence talking about how Nothin’ on you happened with Bruno Mars

Super Talented Songwriter/Producer/Artist Philip Lawrence talking about how Nothin’ on you happened with Bruno Mars


Interview With Needlz

Thisis50 recently sat down with super producer Needlz. He talks about producing for G-Unit, Bruno Mars, Lil’ Wayne Drake & others! He also speaks on producing such hits as “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars & “Piggy Bank” for 50 Cent, Hip-Hop music, meeting 50 Cent & much more!


Voice Lessons & Tips: Brett Manning – Top 3 Vocal Exercises

Brett Manning shares his Top 3 Vocal Exercises. He is a world famous vocal coach founder of the Singing Success vocal training method showing you a few simple exercises to help you sing better and more easily.


Tom Dowd Career History (4 part videos series below)

Tom Dowd – Producer Atlantic Records interviewed by Harold Harms – part of Miami Dade College PBS “The Music Industry” series; Tom discusses how he got started in the business and his early career before entering music.


Songwriting Workshop with Larry Dvoskin

Interactive songwriting lecture and workshop by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Larry Dvoskin. Learn from the very best!


Bing Presents ‘Digging’ with Producer Jeff Bhasker

Bing presents “Digging with Producer Jeff Bhasker.” Hear Jeff’s story of his very musical journey from childhood to the life of a mega producer. Jeff Bhasker “digs” through his musical collection and discusses the artists that have shaped his musical persona today. Check out http://binged.it/hNi4v9 for more info (via Idolator.com)