https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/tags/series/doing-music/Latest entries for the tag Doing MusicenWed, 18 Dec 2024 10:39:39 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/eight-standout-features-videos-and-tutorials-from-2024/Wrap up 2024 by checking out some of our favorite tutorials, videos, and features from across the year, and head into 2025 with all the music-making inspiration you could wish for. 100 One Things Take a look back at the first 100 episodes of One Thing, the monthly video series…Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:39:39 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/eight-standout-features-videos-and-tutorials-from-2024/ArtistsDownloadsNewsTutorialsVideoshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/ebonie-smith-on-the-difference-between-engineers-and-producers/Atlantic Records producer Ebonie Smith talks about the influence of cinema on her work, the blurred lines between technical and creative tasks and the unique demands of working with poets and spoken-word artists. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, Ebonie…Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:16:55 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/ebonie-smith-on-the-difference-between-engineers-and-producers/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/chuck-sutton-on-finding-your-voice-with-the-tools-in-reach/US producer and music educator Chuck Sutton talks about his experience learning and teaching the hidden potential in Live's native devices, the problem solving that leads to new ideas and the benefit of using technical tools for creative results. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In…Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:06:25 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/chuck-sutton-on-finding-your-voice-with-the-tools-in-reach/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/emily-hopkins-explores-the-harp-through-pedals-and-pick-ups/Harpist Emily Hopkins and her partner Russ talk about their experimental approach to the harp and their soundtrack work, which they document on their popular YouTube channel. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, Emily Hopkins talks to Craig Schuftan about…Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:07:22 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/emily-hopkins-explores-the-harp-through-pedals-and-pick-ups/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/mgmt-on-the-micro-universe-in-every-song/US psychedelic-pop-rock phenomenon MGMT talk about the importance of absurdity and humor in their music-making process, their struggles with becoming stage performers and their background in academic experimental sound. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben…Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:33:39 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/mgmt-on-the-micro-universe-in-every-song/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/lrain-on-the-magic-of-making-albums/New York-based alt-soul adventurer L'Rain talks about capturing musical ideas in busy public spaces, the self-doubt she overcomes in the recording process and the value of creating an album. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, L'Rain talks to Craig Schuftan…Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:04:08 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/lrain-on-the-magic-of-making-albums/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/malibu-babie-on-making-chart-topping-beats/Breakthrough US producer Malibu Babie talks about her experience producing for pop and rap heavyweights, the process of flipping a big sample and the importance of trusting your own taste. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, Malibu Babie talks to…Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:52:13 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/malibu-babie-on-making-chart-topping-beats/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/lukid-on-re-sampling-sketches-and-getting-music-finished/Acclaimed leftfield beat producer Lukid talks about the art of re-sampling yourself and the quest to get music finished. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On the latest episode of Doing Music, Luke Blair talks to host Craig Shuftan about his archive of unfinished sketches and…Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:16:41 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/lukid-on-re-sampling-sketches-and-getting-music-finished/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/king-britt-on-learning-and-teaching-blacktronika/Acclaimed US producer King Britt talks about his University course Blacktronika, the community which has developed around it and the impact teaching Black music history has had on his own creative output. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, King Britt…Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:26:36 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/king-britt-on-learning-and-teaching-blacktronika/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/zora-jones-on-learning-to-sing-to-sample-herself/Experimental bass music artist Zora Jones talks about learning to sing, producing for vocalists, designing AV spaces for clubbing utopia and fandom making the best music. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On this episode of Doing Music, Zora Jones talks to Craig Schuftan about the…Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:21:41 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/zora-jones-on-learning-to-sing-to-sample-herself/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/dennis-desantis-on-learning-music-and-creative-strategies/Dennis DeSantis discusses teaching music, learning music, the value of diverse influences and the creative potential in tuning. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On this episode of Doing Music, Dennis DeSantis talks to Craig Schuftan about his role as the head of Learning Music at…Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:44:58 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/dennis-desantis-on-learning-music-and-creative-strategies/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/erika-de-casier-on-influences-feedback-circles/Erika de Casier talks about her life in music from early influences to collaboration and live performance. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On this episode of Doing Music, Erika de Casier talks to Craig Schuftan about the rich seam of musical inspirations that feed into…Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:33:58 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/erika-de-casier-on-influences-feedback-circles/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/helado-negro-on-sampling-surroundings-and-deep-listening/US songwriter and producer Helado Negro talks about the ways he finds inspiration around him, his love of experimentation and the importance of deep listening. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Doing Music, host Craig Schuftan speaks to Helado Negro about the…Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:50:02 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/helado-negro-on-sampling-surroundings-and-deep-listening/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/bendik-giske-embraces-the-power-of-minimalism/Virtuoso saxophonist Bendik Giske discusses minimalism, repetition, embracing failure and creating sonic fictions. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On this episode of Doing Music, Bendik Giske talks to Craig Schuftan about the intentions behind his unique approach to the saxophone. As an artist inspired by…Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:08:53 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/bendik-giske-embraces-the-power-of-minimalism/Podcastshttps://www.ableton.com/en/blog/gavsborg-on-his-studio-life-and-the-power-of-pressure/Gavsborg describes the environments and energies that have shaped him as a producer. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. On this episode of Doing Music, Gavsborg talks to host Craig Schuftan about the different sides to his studio life as a solo artist and prolific collaborator.…Fri, 24 May 2024 09:32:18 +0000https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/gavsborg-on-his-studio-life-and-the-power-of-pressure/Podcasts