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Step #1 of Writing Great Melodies – Figure Out the Scale
August 25, 2023
Many songwriters often wonder where they should begin when trying to write melodies. In this blog post, we’ll…
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Flip Method #5 – Swapping
August 24, 2023
So many songwriters default to clichés when they write their lyrics. This is completely understandable – after all,…
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Habits of Success
Songwriter Habit #6 – Thinking Like An Anthropologist
August 23, 2023
It’s easy for us as musicians to say that we listen to lots of music. However, what differentiates…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
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Songwriting Tip #2 – Using the Voice as a Percussive Instrument
August 20, 2023
Usually when we write songs, we focus a lot on using a good amount of variation between our…
Melody Writing
Music
Writing Great Melodies in 7 Steps
August 18, 2023
Writing great melodies often feels like a mysterious art. In this blog post, we’ll break down the melody…
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Flip Method #4 – Inverting
August 17, 2023
Clichés are an integral part of songwriting, but they can sometimes become stale and lose their impact. In…
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Habits of Success
Songwriter Habit #7 – Listening to Lots of Music
August 16, 2023
As musicians, we often fall into the trap of listening to things that we’re used to. After all,…
Analyzing Songs
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Songwriting Tip #1 – The Power of Simplicity
August 13, 2023
As songwriters, we try hard to distinguish ourselves and create memorable songs. Unfortunately, many songwriters often feel as…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Discovering the Magic Chord Modulation
August 12, 2023
The magic chord modulation is a powerful songwriting tool that can help us establish key changes and special…
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Flip Method #3 – Extending
August 10, 2023
Clichés are well-known and relatable. In fact, that’s a large part of the reason that we as songwriters…
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7 Traits of Highly Effective Songwriters
August 9, 2023
It’s one thing to be able to write a great song. However, it’s an entirely separate thing to…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
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Songwriting Tips to Learn from Queen’s “We Will Rock You”
August 6, 2023
“We Will Rock You” by Queen is arguably the greatest rock anthem of all time. In this blog…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Learning About Secondary Dominant Chords
August 5, 2023
Although the “secondary dominant chords” may sound intimidating, it’s a simple concept to grasp once you understand the…
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4 Creative Songwriting Prompts and Projects
August 5, 2023
Five times a year, we run Songwriting Groups. The groups run for 8 weeks, and everyone receives a…
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Lyric Writing
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Study Your Heroes
August 4, 2023
The importance of studying your heroes is often overlooked by most when learning the art of songwriting. Through…