Why Your Song Titles Matter

First featured in Flypaper by Soundfly! Most of the time, a song title is directly taken from the chorus or … More

Songwriting Exercise: Twisting Clichés

When we’re writing a new song, it’s common to start with the title, which may later become the hook line … More

You Can’t Over-Optimize Your Songwriting Process

Some days (ahem, months) can be a real struggle when it comes to art. There are so many songwriting tools … More

Songwriting Exercise: Write a Song on a Loop

This exercise is for the very traditional songwriter. You might be a traditional songwriter if you write using an instrument, … More

How Social Media Can Affect Your Songwriting Process

Social media is a hot topic these days, especially when it comes to mental health and overall well-being. Although we’ve … More

How to Topline as a Traditional Singer Songwriter

Collaborating is a great way to write new songs. While co-writing is fantastic, toplining is becoming one of the most … More

Learn Songwriting on YouTube

If you’re looking for some free songwriting knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. YouTube can be a great resource … More

Songwriting Exercise: Write a Melody Alongside a Riff

A riff in a song is usually a short section that tends to be ear-catching. It is a rhythmically-based melody … More

How to Figure Out Your Writing Process

It can be very helpful for songwriters to understand themselves, especially their writing process. Some only start with lyrics, some … More