✦Remix Responsibly

At Tonic Audio we love a good remix contest. It’s more than just showcasing your skills; it’s an excellent opportunity to enhance your abilities, forge new connections, and introduce your music to a fresh audience. However, delving into the world of remixing brings along its complexities, especially when it comes to legal considerations. So, what’s… Continue reading ✦Remix Responsibly

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AI & Licensing

by Francesca Boerio Broad Questions? Artificial Intelligence has been a hot topic permeating every industry, yet its use in creative spaces is one of particular interest. In film, TV, design, and music, the use of AI raises broader questions regarding the definition of creativity, the sentient aspects of art, and intellectual ownership. With this technology… Continue reading AI & Licensing

Generative Music

Generative Music (Without AI), Part 1 AI has been grabbing the lion’s share of headlines lately, as any new technology does. However, did you know there are other techniques besides AI? Some of these are old, some are new—but ALL can stimulate creativity and don’t require any programming or the most powerful GPUs currently available.… Continue reading Generative Music

Mindfulness For Musicians

Mindfulness for musicians is simply the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Easy, peasy, right? So is breathing—and while mindfulness is also autonomous (usually), just like breathing, it’s a skill that can be learned, practiced and improved. Why bother though? Let’s explore some of the benefits of “being in the moment”… Continue reading Mindfulness For Musicians

Meditation for Musicians

Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, and it has been shown to have many benefits for both physical and mental health. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in meditation among musicians; they’ve discovered that it can help improve their creativity, focus, and performance.  In fact, research has demonstrated… Continue reading Meditation for Musicians

The Tortured Artist?

Analyzing the Relationship Between Music and Mental Health by Jack Hanson As we entered into the 21st century, especially the mid-2010s, discourse surrounding mental health began to arise. The rising phenomenon of mental health struggles, as seen in the uptick in anxiety and depression as the increasing number of loneliness worldwide, has ushered in concern… Continue reading The Tortured Artist?