Jeff Greenleaf teaches blind children how to read and write Braille music notation by day and works nights and weekends as a successful film/TV composer from his home studio in Malibu, CA. To date, Jeff has signed over 300 songs to several publishers, one of which places music on the most popular daytime talk shows. Jeff’s music can be heard on many television programs, including “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” on the E! network and MTV’s “Styl’D” and “Nitro Circus”.

John Braheny is a top consultant for songwriters, performers and industry entrepreneurs. He is a consultant and screener for TAXI, the independent A&R company, and offers valuable feedback on songwriting craft and business and career strategies for performers.

This is the second article in a two-part series on MIDI and Songwriting. Going beyond the basics of MIDI and how it works, this piece speaks to the songwriter / composer and what kind of role MIDI plays in the creative process. Some of the topics covered here are choosing sounds, time management, and fighting the urge to be a perfectionist.

With the state of today’s economy, everyone is looking to save cash and cut corners wherever they can. Songwriters and producers are no exception. Instead of paying by the hour at expensive recording studios, they’re turning to the home recording set up as a way to save money and avoid time-constraints. Having a comfortable space to let the creative juices flow and lay down recordings is great way to keep churning out music during these rough economic times. Today’s topic covers a key component in any home recording set up: Acoustic treatments.