Here at Heroic Academy, we believe in sharing our secrets – especially when it comes to music industry advice. We’ve shared everything we’ve learned through our journeys with our artists – the exact strategies that led to our growth and success as well as what we learned from our mistakes and missed opportunities. But we certainly don’t know everything, and … Read More
The EDM Production Roadmap
Welcome to The EDM Production Roadmap. Our month-by-month plan for the first year of a new EDM producer, outlining the best resources available to you. In this article, we’re going to show you exactly what you need to do in your first year of EDM production to improve as much and as quickly as possible, starting from the ground up. … Read More
Spotify Marketing Strategy
Do you want your music to get more plays on Spotify and get included in the biggest playlists? In this post we outline our entire Spotify marketing strategy that helps our artists get featured on all the big Spotify playlists, such as: Mint, Today’s Top Hits, New Music Friday and many more. We walk you through: How to get Spotify … Read More
Your Guide to Everything Reverb
In this article, we cover all things reverb. From the anatomy of reverberation to historical techniques to modern day software solutions and best practices.
Be A Pioneer, Stop Making DJ Mixes
In this article, we discuss why producers should focus on production and not on DJ mixes and DJ skills and how bookings come from the strength of the music.
How to Streamline Your Workflow: Production Habits & Tips
In this article, we discuss tips and tricks that music producers and mix engineers can use to streamline their workflow and increase productivity.
Audio Lingo 101 & How to Deal with Everyone’s Feedback
The clock strikes midnight. You’ve haven’t gotten up for 3 days working on this mix. Or at least that’s what it feels like. You’re up to your ears in EQs and compressors and come to a startling conclusion: “I don’t know what this sounds like anymore.” Your reference for balance is skewed. You can’t tell if what you’re doing is … Read More
Time Management For Producers: 6 Tips On Working Like A Pro
Hey. 👋 I will mainly be talking about my personal experience throughout this article, but will also include advice from some of our own artists at Heroic and more. “Okay, but who the heck are you and why should I listen to you?” So a little about me then… I want to start off by saying that I am not … Read More
Collab bro? The art of strategic partnership for mutual growth
Collaborations. There’s something about that word that’s so intrinsic and unique to electronic music and the culture. You don’t often see rock musicians or heavy metal bands teaming up on tracks. But in electronic music? It happens all the time. Whether it’s Porter Robinson & Madeon working out of a professional studio or two regular bedroom producers working thousands of … Read More