Without a doubt, Twitch is one of the biggest and hottest social media platforms in the world right now. In case you missed it, Twitch is a live streaming video platform which is used by over 140 million people every month. In comparison to other platforms that provide a streaming function, like YouTube, Twitch is far more popular due to the great working member-system, the advanced options they provide for streaming and their payout system.

By the time he was ten years old, child prodigy Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer (2003) was a proficient guitarist who went to school by day and performed on Broadway by night. Now, at age 15, this talented teen from Long Island, New York has retired from life in the theatre to pursue a thriving career in music and acting.

There’s a never-ending debate of mixing live vs pre-recorded sets. Some will claim that a DJ should be able to just “feel the vibe of the audience” and act upon it, while for others, a great mix comes from preparation and organization. Of course there is a difference when you play for a crowd or when you make a mix for a radio show, podcast, or demo. Guest Blogger Jeroen of Moon Jelly Agency asked DJs within the agency’s network how to prepare for making a DJ mix and created a list with 7 tips to help you prepare your DJ set.

First, the bad news. A MIDI keyboard doesn’t make any sound on its own. Now, the good news. If you thought your MIDI keyboard was broken, it’s not. How does a MIDI keyboard work then? And how do you get sound out of it?

A keyboard and a digital piano look very similar to one another. This can make it confusing when you’re trying to decide which one to buy and you’re not really sure what the differences between them are. Read this blog and you’ll have all the information you need to make the right decision.

One of the most influential streaming platforms in the music industry, SoundCloud, has helped to kick-start the careers of many previously unknown artists. The open audio platform once started as a website for upcoming artists to upload their tracks, but has evolved to a platform with advertisements for revenue and an option for paid subscriptions. However, the website now has 175 million registered users and continues to function as the main track sharing platform for new artists. Today, Guest blogger Melvin van der Waal from Moon Jelly Agency shines his light on the benefits of the SoundCloud Pro Unlimited subscription.

If you’re just starting out as a DJ, you’ve undoubtedly come across the term cue point. They’re normally activated via performance pads and you once you’ve set them up in a track, you can use them, abuse them and reset them. But what is a cue point and what can you actually do with it on a DJ controller, for instance? Read this blog to find out the answers and get one step closer to your dream of becoming a superstar DJ!

How can I learn to beatmatch? This is a question that many DJs ask when they’re just starting out. These days, technology does a lot of the hard work for you, but learning to beatmatch by ear is still a fundamental skill that will ultimately make you a better DJ. In this blog, we’ll explain step-by-step how to seamlessly blend two different tracks together. Good luck and have fun!

One of the most important factors in the sound of an acoustic guitar is the ‘solidness’ of the wood used in its body. Guitars with a laminated body, ones with a solid top and all-solid models all have certain advantages and disadvantages and it’s a good idea to become familiar with these before you decide which type of guitar to buy. Once you’re armed with this information, it will be easier to narrow down the classical or acoustic guitar that’s right for you.

One of the major talking points in the EDM industry is the role of ghost producers. When it comes to producing your music, many of you spend days, weeks, or even months trying to perfect your musical vision. So, why not use a ghost producer to help you? Today, Guest Blogger Remko de Jong from Moon Jelly Agency will shine his light on the question whether you should or should not hire a ghost producer, and how the use of a ghost producer can influence your music career.

One of the first things you’ll do when starting your career as a music artist is finding yourself a unique, recognizable, and representative artist name. Especially when starting out in the industry, it is essential that your name scores high on findability, allowing people to easily find your music, videos, and website when typing your name in the search bar. In the coming months, the experts from Moon Jelly Agency will share essential tips and tricks for building your music career. Today, founder Remko will provide you with 10 essential steps that will help you choose a memorable artist name.

If you’re already familiar with the most common guitar chords and scales, perhaps you’re interested in a slightly different challenge? If so, you may wish to consider changing the tuning of one or more strings on your guitar like many other guitarists do. It instantly gives you different sounds and fingering possibilities. In this blog, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular alternate tunings called Drop D.