What makes a song great? How do I write a song like a famous songwriter? These are the questions that may be answered here. Be sure to submit a request if there is a particular song or artist you want to learn about!
Write a Song Like… Vance Joy
Vance Joy is one of those songwriters who tends to break all the “rules” of popular songwriting and still manages to capture our ears. From using beautiful poetic lines to avoiding the repeatable hook line, there are several features to his songwriting that we can try in our songs. Here are a few ways to…
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Song Breakdown: How “Easy On Me” by Adele Relies on Context
In the modern world of songwriting, artist and music marketing, there are rarely songs that become big hits without a story behind it—and to make actual money from music these days, a big hit is extremely helpful. We see this with “drivers license” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Lose You to Love Me” by Selena Gomez and…
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Write a Song Like… Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi is relatively new to the music scene having hit the ears of a wide audience only a few years ago. He’s established himself in the singer/songwriter genre with his heartfelt songs, and though he plays on many of the common elements of the genre, he has a few quirks that set him apart.…
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Write a Song Like… Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is an artist with definite differences in his sound from album to album. Many fans will probably have an opinion of which era they enjoy most. Throughout the evolution of his sound, many of his writing quirks have stayed the same and continue to define what makes a song uniquely his. Here are…
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Write a Song Like… Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish and Finneas have made a reputation of creating music that is a little different. They have influenced an entire generation of songwriters with a unique style of writing, singing and production. Here are a few key things that recur in Billie Eilish songs that you may want to try. Surprising lyrics Even if…
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Write a Song Like… Julia Michaels
When you hear a Julia Michaels song—and you’ve probably heard more of them than you think—they’re almost instantly recognizable. Songwriters have their habits that are unique to them, and Michaels really leans into her quirks in songwriting. If you want to write a song like hers, try out the following tools. Start before or after…
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Song Breakdown: How Maisie Peters Writes a Surprise at the end of “John Hughes Movie”
If you haven’t heard Maisie Peter’s song “John Hughes Movie”, you should definitely listen to that before reading this. The surprise twist at the end of the Chorus is an enjoyable experience, and the way she crafted it is really clever and remarkable. Here’s how she set up the surprise, and how you can write…
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Song Breakdown: Julia Micheals Plays with Opposites in “Love is Weird”
Julia Michaels is a brilliant, notable songwriter of today. Her writing has changed the sound of current pop melodies and created a landscape for more emotionally-driven songs. Though she writes for many big artists, she released a single recently called “Love is Weird” and plays with listeners’ emotions in subtle but powerful ways. At first…
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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 the different tools and devices that the songwriter uses to create the emotion of the song. Let’s take a closer look to understand everything that is happening. Listen to the song here. Harmony The first…
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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 using a simile (ex. “My love is like the rain.”) or a metaphor (ex. “My love is the rain.”) can have the effect that imagery can. Imagery is mainly used to paint the scene of…
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