Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić is a MIDDERMUSIC writer covering piano, guitar, beginner gear and online music lessons. She plays piano and other instruments, and shares her sheet music on MuseScore.

She studied Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, with exchange semesters in Prague and Cologne, and wrote her thesis on music and identity. She is also a published novelist, and her fantasy novel Kora i začarani izvor (2025) won the Artefakt award for best children’s speculative novel of 2025.

Her earlier books include the epic fantasy Anara: Sjena Jantarnog mora (2023). She leads creative writing workshops and works as a journalist and editor in Rijeka, Croatia.

On MIDDERMUSIC, her focus is practical guidance: clear pricing, honest tradeoffs and advice that fits real home practice setups.

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  • Entertainment & Playlists

    30 Best Gospel Singers of All Time (Most Famous)

    Gospel music goes beyond stage performances. It falls under Christian music and is sacred, powerful, and inspirational.  For years, gospel music has stretched into…

    30 Best Gospel Singers of All Time (Most Famous)
  • Music Industry

    What Is R&B Music? 8 Best Examples & History

    R&B, short for rhythm and blues, is a family of Black American popular music built on strong grooves, expressive vocals, and blues and gospel…

    What Is R&B Music? 8 Best Examples & History
  • Entertainment & Playlists

    30 Best Songs About Fake Friends

    You might be surprised at how many songs about fake friends there are out there.  We all want friends who have our backs but…

    30 Best Songs About Fake Friends
  • Entertainment & Playlists

    25 Best Songs About Islands

    Pour yourself a cold one, pop on your headphones, and get ready to sit back and relax with our 25 best songs about islands.…

    25 Best Songs About Islands
  • Entertainment & Playlists

    25 Best Rap Karaoke Songs (Hip-Hop Tracks)

    In today’s shortlist of the 25 best rap karaoke songs, we have a fun mixture up our sleeves for you! We have the catchy…

    25 Best Rap Karaoke Songs (Hip-Hop Tracks)
  • Music Industry

    Music Glossary: 65 Music Terms You Should Know

    There are tons of music terminology and definitions every aspiring musician encounters sooner or later.  And that can seem like a completely different language…

    Music Glossary: 65 Music Terms You Should Know
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    20 Easy Guitar Riffs for Beginners

    Learning songs on guitar can be challenging, especially if you’ve just started your guitar-learning journey.  However, with these easy guitar riffs, we’ll show you…

    20 Easy Guitar Riffs for Beginners
  • Music Industry

    20 Songwriting Tips That Actually Work

    Every songwriter has their own process of writing songs, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are certain steps you can take to improve…

    20 Songwriting Tips That Actually Work
  • Music Production

    15 Best Discord Music Bots

    Discord started as a messaging app for gamers, but it now has a reputation as one of the best communication platforms suitable for everyone.…

    15 Best Discord Music Bots
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Streaming Services

    Do you always have some music playing in the background? If the answer is yes, then finding a good music streaming service is important. …

    10 Best Music Streaming Services
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Publishing Companies

    If you’re a songwriter who wants to promote your music, working with a music publishing company might be a great idea. Music publishers will…

    10 Best Music Publishing Companies
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Schools in the US

    If you want to start a career in music, enrolling in a music study program is one of the best things you can do.…

    10 Best Music Schools in the US
  • Reviews

    Guitareo Review: Is It Worth It?

    Guitareo is worth it if you want guided practice and mentor support. The catch is a card for the free trial and four extra…

    Guitareo Review: Is It Worth It?
  • Reviews

    Singeo Review 2026: Is It Worth It?

    Singeo is worth it if you want a guided singing method, short warm ups and songs, with mentors who review videos of your singing.…

    Singeo Review 2026: Is It Worth It?
  • Music Production

    12 Best Music-Making Apps for iOS & Android

    Are you wondering how songwriters, producers, and musicians produce so much content all the time? The answer is this – they create whenever inspiration…

    12 Best Music-Making Apps for iOS & Android
  • Music Industry

    Audio Production: Your Career Guide

    If you’re interested in sound and music technology, then audio production might be a perfect career choice for you. In today’s article, we will…

    Audio Production: Your Career Guide
  • Music Industry

    Audio Engineering: Your Career Guide

    In today’s overview of audio engineering, we will tell you everything you need to know to enter the field. We will explain different audio…

    Audio Engineering: Your Career Guide
  • Music Industry

    How to Rap for Beginners

    If you want to improve your rapping skills, you’ve come to the right place. Besides showing you how to rap, we’ll help you get…

    How to Rap for Beginners
  • Music Industry

    Types of Music Degrees

    If you’re thinking about applying to music school, you might first want to know what your options are. There are different types of music…

    Types of Music Degrees
  • Music Production

    What Does a Music Producer Do?

    Music production is a multi-stage process by which the music is created and prepared for distribution. So, every song you know has gone through…

    What Does a Music Producer Do?
  • Music Production

    How to Become a Music Producer

    Do you want to start a career in music production but you don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place –…

    How to Become a Music Producer
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    35 Hardest Songs to Sing for Females

    In this article, we will take a look at a diverse selection of some of the hardest songs to sing for female singers on…

    35 Hardest Songs to Sing for Females
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    10 Sad Chord Progressions (Top Picks)

    Music is a universal language because it is emotive, today we will take you through 10 sad chord progressions that hit home. Chord progressions…

    10 Sad Chord Progressions (Top Picks)
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Schools in California

    Without a doubt, California is one of the best places to study music. Los Angeles is one of the world’s centers of the music…

    10 Best Music Schools in California
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    20 Best Campfire Guitar Songs to Learn

    The two must-haves that make an evening around a campfire complete are marshmallows and music!  But what are the best campfire guitar songs to…

    20 Best Campfire Guitar Songs to Learn
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Education Schools in the US

    If you’re passionate about music and teaching, enrolling in a music education study program would help you hone your skills and find your career…

    10 Best Music Education Schools in the US
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Technology Degree Schools

    Technology became an integral part of many art fields, and music is no different. Many positions in the music industry require in-depth knowledge of…

    10 Best Music Technology Degree Schools
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Music Schools in the World

    If you want to get a music degree, gain valuable skills, and improve your career prospects, enrolling in a music study program is the…

    10 Best Music Schools in the World
  • Music Industry

    10 Best Online Music Schools

    Enrolling in an online music degree program is a great idea for anyone interested in expanding their musical knowledge and improving their career prospects.…

    10 Best Online Music Schools
  • Music Industry

    15 Best Music Production Schools in the US

    Being a music producer requires a special set of skills, and enrolling in a music production study program is arguably the best way to…

    15 Best Music Production Schools in the US
  • Music Industry

    13 Best Websites to Sell Beats Online

    Let’s cut to the chase, if you’re looking to make your musical talents lucrative then you’re in luck as we have gathered the best…

    13 Best Websites to Sell Beats Online
  • Music Production

    10 Best AI Music Generators

    Artificial intelligence (AI) music generators are getting more and more popular in the music industry. They rely on existing music data to produce new…

    10 Best AI Music Generators
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    25 Hardest Songs to Sing Ever

    I’ve put together a list of the hardest songs to sing ever, each a true test of vocal range, control, and power. This article…

    25 Hardest Songs to Sing Ever
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    20 Best Drop D Acoustic Songs With Tabs

    I’ve selected the best drop D acoustic songs with tabs, perfect for guitarists looking to explore the rich sounds of this alternate tuning. This…

    20 Best Drop D Acoustic Songs With Tabs
  • Music Production

    How to Release a Single: 11 Easy Steps

    If you want to know how to release a single, we have good news for you – releasing a single is fairly easy these…

    How to Release a Single: 11 Easy Steps
  • Music Production

    How to Make a Music Demo: Easy Guide

    If you want to become a professional musician or singer, sooner or later you’ll have to record a demo. And we assure you that…

    How to Make a Music Demo: Easy Guide
  • Music Production

    How to Record Songs at Home: Easy Guide

    If you want to learn how to record songs at home, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s article, we will tell you…

    How to Record Songs at Home: Easy Guide
  • Music Production

    How to Make Beats: Comprehensive Guide

    Making your own beats is a fun, creative, and exciting process. And you’ll be happy to hear that it’s quite easy too. With a…

    How to Make Beats: Comprehensive Guide
  • Music Production

    30 Top UK Record Labels

    The U.K. is the pulsating soul of many of the world’s most vitalizing, cerebral, and radical genres and musical acts.  The U.K.’s diverse record…

    30 Top UK Record Labels
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    30 Easy Rock Guitar Songs to Learn Now

    Given its popularity throughout the decades, it’s unsurprising that many beginner guitarists want to learn a repertoire full of rock songs. Heck, for many…

    30 Easy Rock Guitar Songs to Learn Now
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    10 Best Blues Chord Progressions With Examples

    The blues is a cornerstone for many other musical genres. If you are looking for interesting blues progressions you’ll find the variety is low…

    10 Best Blues Chord Progressions With Examples
  • Music Production

    How to Write a Song: Comprehensive Guide

    Whether you want to learn how to write a song from scratch or improve your songwriting skills, you’ve come to the right place. In…

    How to Write a Song: Comprehensive Guide
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    20 Easy Trumpet Songs for Beginners

    I’ve picked out a selection of easy trumpet songs perfect for beginners, offering a great starting point for those new to this vibrant and…

    20 Easy Trumpet Songs for Beginners
  • Music Advice & Knowledge

    12 Best Karaoke Apps (Android and iPhone)

    Whether it’s a guilty pleasure you keep to yourself or something you love to do with your friends, you can’t beat a bit of…

    12 Best Karaoke Apps (Android and iPhone)
  • Music Production

    15 Top Nashville Record Labels

    How does one introduce Nashville? Does one even have to bother? Nashville has a hearty and hard-earned status as the Americana, country, and bluegrass…

    15 Top Nashville Record Labels
  • Music Production

    15 Top Record Labels in NYC

    The city of bright lights, high-density skyscrapers, vistas of yellow taxis – and the buzziest, most eclectic music scene in the whole darn world!…

    15 Top Record Labels in NYC