We’ve all heard the common advice: Make your Chorus stand out by jumping up in vocal range. Sometimes it feels…
Great Websites To Use While Songwriting (beyond a rhyming dictionary!)
There are many great resources for songwriters, and while books are wonderful, websites are more easily accessible. I use these…
What are AABA Songs?
Many of us are used to the regular Verse-Chorus format. AABA Songs are less common, but a classic song form…
Another Way to Think About Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is something that all songwriters will face at some point in their journey. Every person is different and…
Song Breakdown: Six Ways Giveon Creates Heartbreak in Only the First Verse of “Heartbreak Anniversary”
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…
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