How To Create Contrast Between Sections

One of the fundamentals to songwriting is creating contrast between sections. I say “fundamentals” because it is one of the … More

Songwriting Exercise: Structured Object Writing

Nearly every writer has tried object writing at some point in their lives. The idea is usually very similar every … More

Olivia Rodrigo’s new song “drivers license” has become extremely popular. It takes a pop ballad to the next level with … More

When I’m sleepy, probably the last thing I want to do is write a song. As much as I love … More

There are many songwriters out there who argue that the lyrics don’t matter. I hear this especially when I hear … More

Songwriting isn’t easy, and one of the most difficult parts of the process is starting. One could argue that activities … More

Ed Sheeran’s song “Afterglow” was a lovely surprise during the winter holidays. It was reminiscent of his earlier acoustic albums, … More

There is a lot of noise out there—a lot of different kinds of noises. I know I can get a … More

Let’s say you’ve got a songwriting idea. You sit down at your piano or guitar, your notebook in hand. You … More