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💡No matter what style of punk or emo you’re into, the chords you choose shape everything about the sound. In this video, I break down the most common chord types you’ll hear across the genres - from simple open shapes and moveable barres, to tighter dyads and more colourful chords that add texture and depth. If you’ve ever wondered why your favourite bands sound the way they do, this will give you the tools to get there.

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💡Bass might be the single most impactful instrument in any song. The notes you choose, how they sit between drums and guitars - and just as importantly, when you DON'T play - can completely shape the track. In this video, I’ll show you how to use those choices to make your songs hit harder.

4 days ago | [YT] | 13

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💡One part of guitar composition that often gets overlooked is rhythm, and how this can really help to connect your lead and rhythm guitar parts together. If everything is the same, it can be hard to differentiate between layers. If it's too dissimilar, they might sound out of place. Learning to strike a good balance between these two extremes is what will really help you lock every element of your song together!

1 week ago | [YT] | 25

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💡A basic guitar chord can sound fine on its own, but sometimes you'll find these can work against you in a full mix. To fix this, you can make small changes to the same chord and get the exact sound you're looking for, making both your job as a player and mixer easier!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 38

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💡Programming drums can feel overwhelming at first - especially if you’re not a drummer. So I’ve put together a few key steps that really helped me get started. If you feel you're at a similar place, try giving this one a watch!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

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💡Make your power chords sound HEAVY just by changing one note!

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🤔⁉️ Question & Answer 🤔⁉️

If you’ve got any questions - about recording, production, or even something broader outside the scope of music - feel free to leave them below. Whether you're stuck on something specific or just curious about a certain topic, I’m always happy to help if I can!

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💡Once you've recorded a riff, you could stop there - or you could try one of these 5 simple ways to add that extra 10% and turn a good riff into something GREAT!

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 46

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1 month ago | [YT] | 32

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💡Playing full chords the standard way often works well - but it can sometimes make your mix feel cluttered or muddy. A simple trick to clean things up and sound fuller is to break your chords into smaller layers.
Spreading out your chord voicings - using octaves, inversions, double stops, and lead lines - can totally transform your tone and overall arrangement. Same chords, same progression… but two very different results. Click the link and hear it for yourself!

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