Another Way to Think About Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is something that all songwriters will face at some point in their journey. Every person is different and … More

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 … More

Your Songs Got Rejected. Keep Writing.

Getting rejected is part of being a musician (and a human being). You can be excellent at what you do, … More

How to Find a Co-Writer

I am a huge advocate for co-writing, but it wasn’t that long ago when I was way too intimidated to … More

Websites to Learn Theory and Ear Training for Free

Some songwriters can write songs without learning too much music theory or ear training. Personally, I’ve found that working on … More

Songwriting Exercise: Write a Riff in Five Minutes or Less

A riff is a great way to start off your song. It can hook your listener in immediately and establish … More

How to Have Successful Co-Writing Sessions

Co-writing is the perfect solution for many songwriting setbacks: writer’s block, getting started, getting finished, finding inspiration, overcoming self-doubt and … More

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 … More

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 … More