The Rule of Two is something writers often do subconsciously. The concept of repeating something only twice before changing something … More
Month: February 2021
My 5 Favourite Books to Learn the Craft of Songwriting
My five favourite books to learn the craft of songwriting If you’re a reader like myself, you’ve probably noticed how … More
Songwriting Exercise: Using a Timer
Have you done timed object writing before and loved it? The advantage of using a timer is that it shuts … More
Is Inspiration Bullsh*t?
Have you ever gone months and months without writing a song? Years? I definitely have. When I first started writing, … More
How To Create Contrast Between Sections
One of the fundamentals to songwriting is creating contrast between sections. I say “fundamentals” because it is one of the … More
Songwriting Exercise: Structured Object Writing
Nearly every writer has tried object writing at some point in their lives. The idea is usually very similar every … More
Song Breakdown: How Olivia Rodrigo Establishes Emotion in “drivers license”
Olivia Rodrigo’s new song “drivers license” has become extremely popular. It takes a pop ballad to the next level with … More
Why I Write Songs When I’m Sleepy
When I’m sleepy, probably the last thing I want to do is write a song. As much as I love … More