Having a career in music is different than it used to be. I might be giving away my age here,…
Do All Your Songs Sound the Same?
If you’ve read a few posts here and there, you know that I love writing a little bit every day.…
Great Songwriting Podcasts To Keep You Inspired
If you like podcasts and you’re a songwriter, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the many different music podcasts that have popped up…
Is it Important to be a “Good” Songwriter?
If you’re reading this, you most likely have an interest in trying to improve your songwriting skills. I believe this…
How to Make Your Rhymes Sound Less Forced
Rhyming can sometimes be the stickiest part of songwriting. When I’m writing, either by myself or with a co-writer, being…
Write a Song Like… Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish and Finneas have made a reputation of creating music that is a little different. They have influenced an…
Study Your Favourite Songs
There are two sides of the coin when it comes to songwriters: the side where songwriters claim it is impossible…
How to Match Metaphors in Your Songs
We’ve all been there: we’ve written a song, the metaphors make sense within the context and they express your idea…
Songwriting Exercise: Flip Your Melodies
A section’s melody is one of the most important elements of a song—as well as one of the most difficult.…
What are Rhyme Schemes?
Rhyme schemes: love ‘em or hate ‘em, they are a useful part of songs that provide structure (or unstructured, if…
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