Like everyone, I experience self-doubt when it comes to songwriting. Along with music having a brutal, messy industry, it was…
How To Use the Rule of Two in Songwriting
The Rule of Two is something writers often do subconsciously. The concept of repeating something only twice before changing something…
My 5 Favourite Books to Learn the Craft of Songwriting
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…
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