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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

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How to have that awkward conversation about splits with your co-writer

That conversation about splits in never fun, but it’s really necessary. Splits are how you choose to split the ownership … More

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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

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How to Write a Happy Song

It seems that every single songwriter I’ve come across has a lot of difficulty in writing happy songs—myself included! There’s … More

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How to Write a Happy Song

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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

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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

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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 … More

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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

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