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Approx. mid-1990s–2010s births; digital-native audience habits impact release and content strategies. more

Focus ad spend, press, and touring where organic data shows traction. more

Low-velocity in-betweens on snare/hats that propel the groove without crowding main accents. more

Very soft notes adding texture and motion without changing the main rhythm. more

Very soft snare notes to add motion and subdivision without crowding accents. more

Low-velocity inner notes to animate pocket without clutter. more

Low-level notes fill subdivisions; add motion without overplaying. more

Live performance engagement. Can also colloquially mean any paying music job—sometimes alongside a non-music day job. more

Flagship UK festival spanning major genres; career-defining slots and televised moments. more

Legato vs always-on glide; time/curve shape for stylistic slides. more

Continuous slide between pitches (strings, trombone, harp pedals); notational diagonal line or text. more

Set achievable milestones (practice hours, songs finished) with measurable outcomes to track progress. more

Award for sales/streams thresholds set by national bodies (e.g., BPI, RIAA); thresholds vary by country. more

Chromatic approach chords to connect diatonic targets in RH voicings. more

Blues/gospel ornaments for expressive lines. more

he music industry’s most recognized awards, presented annually by the Recording Academy in the U.S. Grammys honor artistic and technical achievemen... more

Micro-slices (grains) reassembled for textures; control density, size, position. more

Graphic: fixed bands for quick cuts; Parametric: variable freq/Q/gain for precise control. more

Matched vs traditional grip; relaxed fulcrum for rebound and dynamics. more

Analyze drum/bass interactions; codify ghost notes, pushes, and drops. more

Switch that disconnects audio ground on a DI to break loops and reduce hum safely. more

Unwanted hum/buzz caused by multiple ground references; solved with isolation/grounding strategy. more

Describes a very devoted fan who follows a band closely. The term is considered dated and can be viewed as sexist—use with care or avoid. more

Essential chord tones (3rd & 7th) defining quality and function; anchor jazz comping and voice-leading. more

Connect 3rds↔7ths through changes; forms the harmonic backbone of solos. more

Program 3rds/7ths as independent MIDI lanes to glue chord changes with minimal motion. more

Preamp/power amp and speaker system shaping electric guitar tone (tube, solid-state, modeler). more