Here are 7 crucial things every performing keyboardist must know in 2025 of must stay relevant 1. Your Sound, Your Signature In today’s world of digital music and AI plugins, your sound is your fingerprint. Learn to curate tones that reflect your musical identity. Invest time in sound design, patch layering, and EQ understanding — because the crowd may forget your name, but they won’t forget how you sounded. Classic examples are Kevin Bond and Mastercraft, they are known for their unique sound...

Could listening to music increase intelligence? That concept is known as the “Mozart Effect” and has been around for decades. I often hear it pop up in conversation, but how much of it is myth, and how much is real? In this quick clip, I explain what the research actually shows about music and cognitive performance — including how the right soundtrack can boost focus, clarity, and mood. Give it a watch, and if you’re curious to try it yourself, I’ve linked a Myndstream soundscape that helps me 👉 http://bit.ly/3J2sOaI

Music tech companies thrive when there’s a vibrant, decentralized culture and music scene. 🔗 Here is a clip from the latest episode with Gösta Wellmer, former Head of Design at Native Instruments and former CEO of Elektron Music Machines 🔗 Entire episode can be found here: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 👉 https://apple.co/3KOdvmu 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 👉https://lnkd.in/dM58tSzU 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 (with video) 👉https://lnkd.in/dYzfTxeH #audioPM #musictech #productmanagement #instruments #audio #berlin #culture

🎶✨ #Battery and Splice launch campaign to help creators “find their sound” 🎛️ Splice, the platform that powers music creation for millions of producers, evolves with Splice INSTRUMENT, its new flagship product that brings professional recordings and creative control directly to creators. For its launch, Battery developed the “You Heard You Here First” campaign, which celebrates that pivotal moment when an artist moves from imitation to a sound of their own, putting accessible professional production tools in the hands of musicians. 👉 Learn how Splice INSTRUMENT transforms music creation and empowers artists to develop a unique and authentic sound: https://lnkd.in/ezpBKNYx #MusicProduction #CreativeTools #SpliceINSTRUMENT #BatteryAgency Jeff Roberto Bobby Taylor Simone Stafford Eric Hartman Jake Christensen Jara Cadiz Aanya Nigam Mars Mahoney Stephanie Tillinghast Abby Inman Marco Vidalis Anson Sowby Philip K. Cameron Frengopoulos Travis Richel

🎶 This is Part 4 of my Speaking to Music series 🎶 In this video I explain The Steps I use to speak to music - there 6 steps. It's a layered process that I have built over decades which includes awareness, selection, rhythm, and distraction. This process is designed to give me control so that people can feel my cadence when I speak. For my new connections here's some context - I am public speaker with a severe stutter. For nearly 30 years I’ve trained myself to speak to the signature of house music, locking into a 4-on-the-floor beat. For this to work, every sentence is aligned to rhythm. Today, mastering this technique takes me to stages around the world 🙂 #Mastery #PublicSpeaking #Stuttering 🎥 Jake Mooney

Ever notice how altering a single element can transform an entire composition? Consider the impact of manipulating echo and loop sizes within music—a dance of adjustments that always returns to a central theme. It's fascinating how varying the rhythm by adjusting echo sizes—whether to one-third or two-thirds—can create a dynamic, evolving soundscape. It’s like 'beat juggling,' crafting a unique rhythm on the fly. What strategies do you employ to dynamically reshape your work, ensuring you retain a solid foundation? #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #CreativeProcess #Innovation #AudioEngineering

Music can make or break a scene. In this 2-minute crash course, I’m breaking down 4 essential tips to help you choose the right soundtrack for your edits, so your story hits hard and never feels off. 🎧 Quick Soundtrack Checklist: 1️⃣ Match Mood, Not Just Lyrics – Emotion first, not words 2️⃣ Don’t Overpower the Scene – Let your visuals and dialogue breathe 3️⃣ Use Ambient Sounds – For subtle tension and depth 4️⃣ Test Multiple Tracks – One scene, different vibes = powerful insight

Here’s one of the little cool things I’ve set up, right now, I’m deep in musical exploration, I don’t yet know exactly what kind of music I’ll end up creating, but this small concept is pretty fun. Check it out in the video. Real-time procedural music: first intensity pattern with auto-modulation from active chords. I’m generating a pattern from one of my chords, which is a Scriptable Object. This pattern then comes into play at intensity level 1, and it automatically modulates based on the time-linked chords.

🎸 Ever wonder why your scales sound like exercises instead of music? This short clip reveals something powerful... The secret isn't learning more scales. It's combining what you already know in creative ways. Here's what transforms boring practice: 🎯 Diatonic arpeggios that flow naturally together ✨ Strategic approach notes that add instant sophistication 🔥 Simple reversals that create unexpected melodic turns 🌟 One chromatic note placed perfectly for maximum impact I've watched countless players go from: ❌ Mechanical scale runs that sound predictable ➡ ✅ Musical phrases that grab listeners by the ears You don't need to memorize complex theory. Just learn to weave arpeggios into your scale work. The Am7 to Fmaj7 connection shown here is just the beginning. When you start thinking diatonically, everything clicks. 👉 What's your biggest challenge turning scales into actual music? Share below. 👉 Full video breakdown is in the first comment 👇 #guitarlessons #jazzguitar #musiceducation #guitartheory #diatonicarpeggios

Ever notice how some edits just feel perfectly in sync with the music? It’s not luck — it’s precision. Here’s a quick DaVinci Resolve tip: Right-click your audio track → “Show Music Beats” → cut your clips right on those markers. Simple tweak, huge difference in rhythm and flow. #DaVinciResolve #VideoEditing #PostProduction #ContentCreation #EditingTips #CreativeWorkflow #VideoSync #EditorsLife #ResolveTips