So, you wrote your song top to bottom and the story is solid. The flow is great and you can … More
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How To Use the Rule of Two in Songwriting
The Rule of Two is something writers often do subconsciously. The concept of repeating something only twice before changing something … 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
Why Your Rhymes are Getting in Your Way
There are many songwriters out there who argue that the lyrics don’t matter. I hear this especially when I hear … More
How to Start: The Hardest Part of Songwriting
Songwriting isn’t easy, and one of the most difficult parts of the process is starting. One could argue that activities … More
Write the First Song
Let’s say you’ve got a songwriting idea. You sit down at your piano or guitar, your notebook in hand. You … More
Write the Next Song 