So, there I was, finally taking the plunge to learn how to sing! I sought out the legendary Seth Riggs, only to find that his lessons were a tad (okay, immensely) out of my budget, at the time he was $1500 a lesson, why you ask? Because he taught some vocal legends: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Madonna, Josh Groban, CheR… and many others. But thankfully he pointed me towards his protegé, Bob (let’s not mention his last name), who was eager and ready to take me under his wing. Well, at least I thought so, until he forgot our first lesson and ha ..read more

The digital revolution and the rise of AI have undeniably reshaped the landscape of music composition. Machines now can generate melodies, rhythms, and even entire compositions, challenging the sanctity of human-created music. This new age of technology, in some ways, has added an intriguing competitor to the songwriting space. But can it truly replace human creativity? Several tools and software now exist that empower non-musicians to sound like seasoned composers or producers. These tools simplify the process, removing the need to understand music theory or play an instrument. It might seem ..read more

The Audible Divide: Recording at 96kHz vs. 44.1kHz Sample Rates The debate over the optimal sample rate for digital audio recording has long been a topic of discussion among audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. At the heart of this debate lies the question: Is there a discernible difference between recording at 96kHz and 44.1kHz sample rates? To address this, we must first understand the Nyquist Theorem, which posits that a sample rate must be at least twice the highest frequency one wishes to capture. Given that human hearing typically ranges from 20Hz to 20kHz, a sample rate of 44.1kHz ..read more

In today's digital age, the art of music creation has witnessed a transformative shift from analog methods to digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton, Logic Pro, Studio One, FL Studio, and Cubase. As more budding artists strive to make their mark on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YT Music, mastering the art of 'loudness' is key. 'Loudness' in the digital realm refers to perceived audio intensity. It's not merely about maximizing volume but ensuring your tracks are consistently audible and impactful across various devices. LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the mod ..read more

Dear Mr. Bergling, I am truly shocked to learn of your passing onward yesterday. I didn't know you very well musically, except for the large number of hits you've written and produced, and I never got to know you personally. You definitely haven't heard of me...and yet, as a fellow songwriter I feel a connection has been severed among all of us songwriters with the loss of you in this life. You and your gift will be truly missed. I've ghost written for much lesser people in the industry that couldn't write their own hits as you have. I hate to say that even some of your peers have shamefully h ..read more

Ok, so here is the Who, What, Where, and Why about, me. I've never been much of a writer of 'words', in fact, unless I am totally inspired, I'll stare at a page for an hour looking at a blinking cursor. So I'll most likely keep things brief in my blogs, unless there is something which requires more detail. Afterall, we may have or should have better things to do with our time...regardless, I hope whatever I do manage to write, will be of help to anyone taking their time to read it.  At the end of the day, it is always just an opinion or a point of view from an individual; but sometim ..read more

The how, why, who, what, and where of my songwriting/producing roots So it all started some years ago in Los Angeles, California...one day I thought, "hey, I am a Music Producer". How did I come to this conclusion you might ask? Modern producers today compose, record, arrange, sound design, engineer mix and master on a weekly basis.  In the flaky world of musicians, I found that doing everything myself was the only way to get anything really done; and if I may add, get something done exactly the way I want it!  Collaboration is of extreme importance for expansion of one's creati ..read more