Category: songwriting
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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
Song Form
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…
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
Study Your Heroes
August 4, 2023
The importance of studying your heroes is often overlooked by most when learning the art of songwriting. Through…
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Flip Method #2 – Magnifying
August 3, 2023
Consider the commonly known cliché “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. It’s very relatable because it’s known so…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Exploring Minor Line Clichés
July 29, 2023
Since we previously learnt about major line clichés in this article, we will now learn about its darker…
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
Balancing Truth and Fact
July 28, 2023
A common struggle among beginner songwriters is the notion that they can only write about experiences that have…
Lyric Writing
Music
Flip Method #1 – Replacing
July 27, 2023
Clichés are convenient ways to express ourselves but because they’re so well known, they can make our writing…
Music
How to Write a Song – Stand Out with The Bridge
July 24, 2023
In the world of songwriting, the bridge holds a special place. It acts as a contrasting section within…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Explaining Major Line Clichés
July 22, 2023
There are many techniques we can use to spice up our chord progressions, and the one we’ll learn…
Lyric Writing
Music
Write Small Moments, Not Big Themes
July 21, 2023
A common pitfall of many songwriters is to try and tackle grand themes from the start. In this…
Lyric Writing
Music
How to Write Your Best Lyrics: The Flip Method
July 21, 2023
Tired of your lyrics? Can’t seem to create anything that sounds interesting or original? Well you’re in luck…
Chorus Writing
Music
How to Write a Song – A Catchy Chorus
July 17, 2023
When it comes to songwriting, the chorus plays a crucial role in capturing the listeners’ attention and making…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tricks to Learn from “Something” by The Beatles
July 16, 2023
George Harrison’s song ‘Something’ (on The Beatles’ iconic 1969 album Abbey Road) contains 4 exquisite chord moves –…
Analyzing Songs
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
Essential Songwriting Tips for Beginners
July 14, 2023
Amidst all the doubts and fears, it can be difficult to know where to begin when songwriting. All…