My five favourite books to learn the craft of songwriting If you’re a reader like myself, you’ve probably noticed how…
Songwriting Exercise: Using a Timer
Have you done timed object writing before and loved it? The advantage of using a timer is that it shuts…
Is Inspiration Bullsh*t?
Have you ever gone months and months without writing a song? Years? I definitely have. When I first started writing,…
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…
Songwriting Exercise: Structured Object Writing
Nearly every writer has tried object writing at some point in their lives. The idea is usually very similar every…
Song Breakdown: How Olivia Rodrigo Establishes Emotion in “drivers license”
Olivia Rodrigo’s new song “drivers license” has become extremely popular. It takes a pop ballad to the next level with…
Why I Write Songs When I’m Sleepy
When I’m sleepy, probably the last thing I want to do is write a song. As much as I love…
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…
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…
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