If you like podcasts and you’re a songwriter, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the many different music podcasts that have popped up … More
Tag: songwriting tricks
How to Make Your Rhymes Sound Less Forced
Rhyming can sometimes be the stickiest part of songwriting. When I’m writing, either by myself or with a co-writer, being … More
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 … More
Study Your Favourite Songs
There are two sides of the coin when it comes to songwriters: the side where songwriters claim it is impossible … More
How to Match Metaphors in Your Songs
We’ve all been there: we’ve written a song, the metaphors make sense within the context and they express your idea … More
Songwriting Exercise: Flip Your Melodies
A section’s melody is one of the most important elements of a song—as well as one of the most difficult. … More
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 … More
Why You Should Just Write the Next Song (and when you shouldn’t)
If you’ve been poking around this blog (or just read the name for the website), you understand that we are … More
How to Receive and Use Tough Feedback
Feedback is an important part of the songwriting process. Co-writing is a great way of bouncing off ideas and getting … More
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