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Pod alert! There’s a new episode of Themes and Variation out today, and it’s about “Fight Songs.” What do you think the most iconic fight song of all time is? Links in bio.

Pod alert!!! We’re very excited to share that our podcast Themes and Variation is BACK. New themes every two weeks! Today’s episode = Comeback Songs. Can you think of any great comeback songs? Share in the comments. Link in bio, or find on whatever platform you use to listen to pods.

We asked the big question...

The curious case of the △7 chord symbol How exactly did this — △ — come to represent a major 7th chord on lead sheets?Prompted by an innocent question on Soundfly’s member community Discord, we dec...

This list could've been like 20 long. Got any other recs? "The Lives of Others" maybe?

Listen Up! 5 Films That Put Sound in the Spotlight – Flypaper Sound is often as much a part of the cinema experience as music, but doesn't always get to be part of the "plot"—here are 5 films about sound.

What do Pythagoras and the Ancient Greeks have to do with diatonic chords and scales?

What Does “Diatonic” Actually Mean? – Flypaper Are all major and minor scales diatonic? Did Pythagoras invent chromaticism? What's up and what's down with diatonicism... Find out here!

Learn how to make more interesting, emotionally powerful music through a deeper understanding of chords and harmony with Dr. Ethan Hein of NYU Music Experience Design Lab (New York University) in this 5-week masterclass brought to you by Soundfly.

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Chords & Harmony Writing Lab by Dr. Ethan Hein and Soundfly on Maven Learn how to make more interesting, emotionally powerful music through a deeper understanding of chords and harmony.

Musicians! Have you heard of Serenade? This could be your next big growth tool....

On Serenade, the First Environmentally Friendly NFT Platform – Flypaper If you're an artist looking to get into NFTs, but nervous about the carbon footprint of cryptocurrency, Serenade is a great place to start.

Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan shares the three-ish keys to the bands skyward success in this new video courtesy of his course.

Thanks to our friends over at MetalSucks.net for the premier!

Ben Weinman: The Keys to Dillinger’s Success (Video) – Flypaper What fuelled The Dillinger Escape Plan's skyward success? In Ben's new video from his course The Business of Uncompromising Art, we find out.

Why and how failing can be your biggest asset in striving for success...

“Productive Failure:” Why Early Floundering Leads to Better Learning – Flypaper Does opting for short-term help from a teacher equate less long-term comprehension and problem-solving? Productive failure might hold a clue.

Carla Malrowe's new single "Dear Host" is out now. We sat down with the goth pop songwriter and producer to chat about it!

Community Spotlight: Carla Malrowe on Creating Juxtapositions in Pop Forms (Track Premier) – Flypaper Listen to the newest single by Soundfly community contributor Carla Malrowe, a singer/songwriter, producer, and true pop-gothic soul.

Tips and advice from pro artists like Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Charlie Puth and Mariah Carey on how to warm up your voice before a big show.

How The Pros Warm Up Their Voice Before a Show – Flypaper There are tons of vocal warm ups you can do to relax and protect your instrument, but here's how the pros do it.

How to stretch your home studio budget Here's how to wisely stretch your home studio budget if you want to make great records without a huge budget.