Tero Potila
Life Hacks and Creative Solutions for the Modern Musician.
Inside intel from the front lines of music business. This blog is my platform for sharing knowledge and experience from a career merging music, media and game industries, and the technology in between.
Inside the Music Industry: A Professional’s Perspective
I’m Tero Potila, and this space is where I share my extensive experience and insights from a diverse career in music.
My goal is to assist up-and-coming artists, songwriters, composers and producers in navigating the music industry. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or interested in the business side of music, I hope my insights will be valuable to you.
Top 89 Best Ways to Make Money with Music in 2024
We live in interesting times when it comes to music! Technology has truly changed the music business…
Composer For Hire: How To Find A Music Composer
Hiring a professional composer is a crucial step in any media project, be it for a film, TV show,…
FET Compressor Guide: How To Use It In Your Mix
Have you ever wondered how professional music producers achieve that crisp, punchy sound in their mixes? A FET compressor…
Musical Tone Color: What Is Timbre In Music & Sound?
What makes the musical sounds so unique and affecting? The answer lies in tone color, also known…
Optical Compressor Basics: What It Is and How to Use
Compression is one of the key tools in professional music production and mixing. Today we’re going to talk…
How To Write Lyrics: Guide For Writing Like A Pro
Writing song lyrics can be one of the most challenging parts of the songwriting process. Whether you’re…