Song Breakdown: How “Easy On Me” by Adele Relies on Context

In the modern world of songwriting, artist and music marketing, there are rarely songs that become big hits without a … More

Songwriting Exercise: Write a Melody Alongside a Riff

A riff in a song is usually a short section that tends to be ear-catching. It is a rhythmically-based melody … More

Here’s the scenario: you want to write the next song, but you can’t. You’re sitting down every day but nothing … More

It can be very helpful for songwriters to understand themselves, especially their writing process. Some only start with lyrics, some … More