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…
Great Blogs to Learn Songwriting
Songwriting blogs can be the perfect place to learn songwriting. They’re generally free and you might find new advice that…
What Are Song Sections?
Song sections can be confusing. Sometimes the terms can get mixed up (is it called a pre-chorus or a bridge?)…
Songwriting Exercise: Use your Current Favourite Song to Write your Next Song
Do you write by figuring out the music first? Maybe you need a riff on the guitar or piano to…
YOU CAN’T WRITE LYRICS IN A VACUUM: Playing with Assumptions
So, you wrote your song top to bottom and the story is solid. The flow is great and you can…
Song Breakdown: What Makes the Chorus in “A Little Bit Yours” by JP Saxe so Satisfying
The first time I heard “A Little Bit Yours”, I was instantly hooked. JP Saxe has a way of creating…
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