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Songwriting Tip #6 – Keep It Short
September 17, 2023
A common issue that songwriters often struggle with, is how to determine the length of their song. In…
Melody Writing
Music
Step #4 of Writing Great Melodies – Create Rhythmic Interest
September 15, 2023
Although the notes that you choose for your melody are important, that’s not the only thing that matters.…
Creative Practice
Habits of Success
Songwriter Habit #3 – Collecting Everything
September 13, 2023
We’ve all been there before: You get a sudden idea for a song, and you tell yourself that…
Lyric Writing
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An Easy 3-Part Songwriting Formula
September 12, 2023
Do you have folders full of half-finished songs? This is a common problem and you’re definitely not alone.…
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Learn to Turn Basic Chords Beautiful
September 11, 2023
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using basic chords. After all, they’re safe, reliable and well-known. However, to truly…
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Songwriting Tip #5 – Listening to Your Audience
September 10, 2023
As songwriters, we’re often focused on the details of our songs and the creative process. However, it’s important…
Melody Writing
Music
Step #3 of Writing Great Melodies – Use Steps and Leaps
September 8, 2023
A common trap that most songwriters fall into, is not making enough variations to keep a listener’s interest.…
Creative Practice
Habits of Success
Songwriter Habit #4 – Getting Feedback
September 6, 2023
Songwriters are often solitary creatures. Most of us like to work away at our projects, treating them as…
Analyzing Songs
Lyric Writing
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Let It Go – A Lesson in Songwriting
September 5, 2023
The song “Let It Go” from the Disney musical Frozen is a song that solves an age-old problem…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #4 – Turning the Chorus into an Anthem
September 3, 2023
The goal in most songs is to shine a spotlight on the chorus, and really ensure that the…
Melody Writing
Music
Step #2 of Writing Great Melodies – Create a 4 Note Melody
September 1, 2023
Songwriters commonly assume that using as many notes as possible in your melody is a great thing to…
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Flip Method #6 – Pairing
August 31, 2023
Clichés are great. They’re relatable, well-known and convey what we need to in a short and sweet way.…
Creative Practice
Habits of Success
Songwriter Habit #5 – Stepping Away
August 30, 2023
Songwriting isn’t just about writing songs. It’s about how we find inspiration and ensure that we can write…
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Habits of Highly Successful Songwriters
August 29, 2023
What if I told you that some of the greatest songwriters out there love to venture outside of…
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Songwriting Tip #3 – Moving the Story Through a Timeline
August 27, 2023
A common problem that songwriters face is not knowing how to structure our verses. Through analysing Queen’s hit…