How to

How to… compose music for video games

Stephen Lord, head of audio at game developer Jagex, gives us his top tips for composing music for video games…

By Jim Ottewill 22 Aug 2013

How to… self-release your music

Music expert & indie label aficionado Katie Riding gives her top tips for releasing your own music...

By Anita Awbi 25 Jul 2013

How to score brass for film and TV

M hears from two of composers - Andrew Pearce and Matt Dunkley - on how to score and work with brass instruments when composing for the screen…

By Jim Ottewill 24 Jul 2013

Marketing music on YouTube: search optimisation

Read our top tips to help your music videos attract more viewers and appear higher in YouTube’s search results.

By Kyle Fisher 16 Apr 2013

Five tips for marketing your music on YouTube

Welcome to the first in a series of M guides to getting noticed on YouTube: essential reading for artists & songwriters

By Kyle Fisher 12 Mar 2013

How to... promote your music on YouTube and VEVO

Music videos are an increasingly important promotional tool for artists and labels. There are some simple steps you can take that won't cost you a penny but will ensure you are well represented on YouTube, VEVO and other visual and social media channels. Find out more...

By Anita Awbi 20 Feb 2013

How to pitch music for Hollywood films and ads

Hollywood music supervisor Bobby Gumm’s has worked on music for the likes of The Dark Knight Rises and Anchorman 2. Ahead of his appearance at the next NARIP session, M heard about what he looks for when choosing music to sync…

By Jim Ottewill 14 Feb 2013