Luke Mounthill

You’ve written, recorded, and arranged your track. But what’s the difference between a great demo and a professional, radio-ready song? The answer comes down to two critical processes: mixing and mastering. Key Takeaways: Confused about mixing vs. mastering? You’re not…

Auto-Tune: it’s the most powerful vocal tool in modern music, but it’s also the most misunderstood. The secret the pros know is that the best Auto-Tune is the kind you can’t even hear. This guide will show you exactly how…

Every song you love, from a slow, emotional ballad to a high-energy club anthem, is built on one simple foundation: its BPM. But what exactly does BPM mean, and how does it control the entire feeling of your music? Key…

Getting a pro vocal sound comes down to knowing how to EQ vocals properly, but it’s also one of the easiest things to get wrong. This guide shows you a reliable method that works every time. Key Takeaways: After years…

You’ve recorded the perfect take, but without knowing how to mix vocals, it often feels disconnected from the instrumental. This is a challenge many artists face early on. Key Takeaways: I’m a producer, and since 2017, I’ve condensed professional vocal…

Rap ad-libs like skrrt skrrt! It’s lit! HUH! Can you name the artists behind each of these sounds? If you instantly thought of Migos, Travis Scott, and Rick Ross, you’ve just proven the incredible power of ad-libs in modern rap.…

You’ve been told to write a “16-bar verse,” but what on earth is a “bar”? If music theory jargon makes your head spin, you’re not alone – most new rappers feel completely lost when producers start talking about bars and…