Starting, Arranging, Finishing Archives

A selection of tips and artist insights about starting, arranging and completing music projects – by Liveschool trainers, guests and course contributors

GAME CHANGERS: Artists that inspire our Trainers and Alumni

We've all had that moment: from nowhere, a piece of music grabs you and there's something so profoundly new or different in it that it leaves a lasting change in you and the way you see music. Maybe your taste shifts by a degree, or new possible futu... Read More...

Beating Creative Blocks: How to Finish That Track

Anyone who creates knows how amazing it feels when that initial spark catches fire. Whether it's from an outpouring of self expression or a productive streak of in-the-moment focus, an experiment gone perfectly right or a happy accident with surprisi... Read More...

Around the World | Collaboration Playground

AROUND THE WORLD CHALLENGE

AROUND THE WORLD Sharpen your focus and rapid production workflows by making music in 10 minute sprints. For many artists their best songs are the ones that "just came together quickly" - but rather than leave that to chance, this is one of the e... Read More...

Elizabeth Rose: the music production behind “Anxiety” & “Same Old Song”

Liveschool trainer Elizabeth Rose gave us and a room of 80 people an incredible walkthrough of the techniques behind two songs from her forthcoming debut album INTRA at one of our INPUT events last year. Now that her album INTRA is officially rele... Read More...

Track Breakdown: Elizabeth Rose on the arrangement of “Another Earth”

In this track breakdown, producer Elizabeth Rose takes us through the arrangement and song structure of her latest single Another Earth, covering the techniques her and co-producer Chrome Sparks employed along the way to make each section of the song... Read More...

Q&A: Matthew Herbert interview (UK / Studio !K7 / Accidental)

More than just a legendary name in house music, Matthew Herbert is one of the more original and authentic musical artists of our time. Herbert's new album The Shakes sees him returning to his house music roots after a 9 year hiatus from the Herbert ... Read More...

Q&A: Onra Interview (France / All-City / Fools Gold)

From humble beginnings with his primarily sample based first album Chinoiseries, accomplished French based hip-hop producer Onra is about to release his 5th album Fundamentals. Fundamentals finds Onra exploring a futuristic re-interpretation of his... Read More...

Q&A: Luke Vibert interview (Warp / Planet Mu / UK)

A true veteran and legend of electronic music, Luke Vibert has done (and no doubt seen) it all. He's also created it all - from abstract instrumental hip-hop, through to jungle and then coming back to acid house as a strong theme on his most recent a... Read More...

Q&A: Taylor McFerrin (Brainfeeder / Brooklyn)

Since dropping his debut album 'Early Riser' on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder label last year, Taylor McFerrin has been globetrotting non-stop with his improvisation based live show. Liveschool's Josh Panakera-Molony (aka Setwun) caught up with Taylor t... Read More...

Q&A: J Rocc interview (USA / Stones Throw) by Dizz1 (Tru Thoughts)

J Rocc is one of the most enduring names in turntable culture. Starting out as the DJ for West-Coast group PSK in the mid-80s, J Rocc truly came into the spotlight as a founding member of the infamous Beat Junkies. Across the years he's also been Ma... Read More...