Category: Chorus Writing
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #4 – Turning the Chorus into an Anthem
3 September 2023
The goal in most songs is to shine a spotlight on the chorus, and really ensure that the…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #3 – Moving the Story Through a Timeline
27 August 2023
A common problem that songwriters face is not knowing how to structure our verses. Through analysing Queen’s hit…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #2 – Using the Voice as a Percussive Instrument
20 August 2023
Usually when we write songs, we focus a lot on using a good amount of variation between our…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #1 – The Power of Simplicity
13 August 2023
As songwriters, we try hard to distinguish ourselves and create memorable songs. Unfortunately, many songwriters often feel as…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tips to Learn from Queen’s “We Will Rock You”
6 August 2023
“We Will Rock You” by Queen is arguably the greatest rock anthem of all time. In this blog…
Chorus Writing
Music
How to Write a Song – A Catchy Chorus
17 July 2023
When it comes to songwriting, the chorus plays a crucial role in capturing the listeners’ attention and making…
Chorus Writing
Music Theory for Songwriters
Uncategorized
How to use simple chords to write great songs
7 March 2023
If you want to learn how to write a song, understanding how chords work is essential and in…
Chorus Writing
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Lyric Writing
Song Starters
Uncategorized
Writing Prompts
Top 5 Songwriting Exercises for Coming Up With Great Song Ideas: #5—Chorus Writing Prompts
6 March 2023
What a Chorus is not I have some important news about a Chorus—news that took me way too…
Chorus Writing
Creative Practice
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Lyric Writing
Melody Writing
Metaphor
Song Starters
Uncategorized
Writing Prompts
20 Songwriting Prompts
8 February 2023
Wanna know how to write a song? Start with one of these 20 songwriting prompts that will kickstart…
Chorus Writing
Song Form
Do Songs Need A Chorus?
15 November 2022
There are so many amazing wonderful songs that absolutely do not have a chorus! A few that come…
Chorus Writing
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Lyric Writing
Uncategorized
Wisdom from Songwriters
Why the title of your song is so important
15 November 2022
When we are talking about ‘ideas’ in songs, it’s helpful to draw this distinction: There is the ‘big…
Chorus Writing
Creative Practice
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Music
My writing
Song Starters
Uncategorized
14 June 2022
Starting with loops is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to spark new ideas and breathe…
Chorus Writing
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Creating the Perfect Pre-Chorus – Part 1
11 March 2022
The pre-chorus is NOT just the bit before the chorus – it is the bit before the chorus…
Chorus Writing
Creative Practice
Music Theory for Songwriters
Songs I Love
Wisdom from Songwriters
6 Songs That Taught Us How to Write Songs
8 January 2022
One of the best ways to learn how to write great songs is to learn from great songs…
Chorus Writing
Uncategorized
Getting to Great Chorus Lyrics
15 December 2021
A great chorus is more than just the bit where the lyrics repeat. This video dives deep into…