Heartbreak Anniversary is a lovely, sad song about experiencing heartbreak. Even in the first Verses, we can see all of…
Your Songs Got Rejected. Keep Writing.
Getting rejected is part of being a musician (and a human being). You can be excellent at what you do,…
How to Find a Co-Writer
I am a huge advocate for co-writing, but it wasn’t that long ago when I was way too intimidated to…
Websites to Learn Theory and Ear Training for Free
Some songwriters can write songs without learning too much music theory or ear training. Personally, I’ve found that working on…
Songwriting Exercise: Write a Riff in Five Minutes or Less
A riff is a great way to start off your song. It can hook your listener in immediately and establish…
How to Have Successful Co-Writing Sessions
Co-writing is the perfect solution for many songwriting setbacks: writer’s block, getting started, getting finished, finding inspiration, overcoming self-doubt and…
How Taylor Swift Uses Imagery in “cardigan” in a Unique Way
Imagery is one of the most commonly used songwriting devices, but it can be difficult to get it right. Sometimes…
Enjoying the Process of Songwriting is Difficult—and Maybe It’s Supposed to Be
We live in a time where leisure is readily available. Netflix and other streaming platforms have millions of television shows…
How to Finish: The Other Hardest Part of Songwriting
If you’ve read my post on how to start, you know that your writing can flow as soon as you…
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