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 Stop Forcing Creativity and Write More

Here’s the scenario: you want to write the next song, but you can’t. You’re sitting down every day but nothing … More

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

There are a lot of guidelines out there on how to write songs: books, courses, famous songwriters, podcasts, teachers and—of … More

I don’t use many apps when I write songs but I use the Voice Memos app very consistently. It is … More

Lewis Capaldi is relatively new to the music scene having hit the ears of a wide audience only a few … More

Life can be pretty tiring. Sometimes you want to write the next song, but honestly? There are only so many … More

by Giselle Fletcher This is an excerpt from Giselle’s new course Secrets of Songwriting, available now. Strong hooks are created … More

Call it a break, call it a slump—everyone gets those periods of time when they don’t feel as productive. Breaks … More