
Alex Lavoie
Alex Lavoie works as a staff writer at LANDR by day and writes indie post-punk tunes in his band UTILS while moonlighting as drummer for folk-rock outfit The Painters.


25 Music Ideas, Tutorials and Tools You Can Use From Home Right Now

How to Live Stream Music: The Best Way to Reach Your Fans Online

Syncopation: How to Feel and Play the Off Beat

Arpeggiators Explained: 7 Creative Ways to Use Arps in Your Tracks

How Samples Charts Will Keep You Up On Beatmaking Trends

The 10 Best Vocal Sample Packs

Sample and Hold: Making a Lo-Fi Beat With AI

Song Hooks: 6 Ideas to Help You Write Catchier Music

The 6 Best 808 Sample Packs for Huge Low End

The 10 Best Sequencers for Any Studio Budget

The 10 Best Lo-Fi Sample Packs

Trap Hats: 4 Hi-Hat Techniques Every Trap Producer Uses

The 10 Best Trap Sample Packs

Sample and Hold: Vintage Keys, Electric Organs, and Funky Guitar

The 10 Best Hip Hop Sample Packs

The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today

How to Make the Best Apple Music for Artists Profile

Sample and Hold: Arpeggiators and Big Brass

Song Structure: How to Organize a Song

Time Signatures: How to Feel the Beat

Bridge in Music: How to Tie Your Song Together

The 10 Best Laptops for Music Production

What is Rhythm: How Time, Beat and Meter Work in Music

6 Artist Newsletter Tips to Keep Fans Connected With Your Music

Sampling Music: The Complete Guide

Careers in Music: Which Music Job is Right for You?
