Category: Melody Writing

What’s Your Song’s Focus? Find Out with The Campfire Test!
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What’s Your Song’s Focus? Find Out with The Campfire Test!

24 August 2025
Imagine you’re sitting around a campfire with a bunch of your friends. The sun is setting, and someone…
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3 Expert Tips to Write Killer Choruses Instantly

15 May 2025
Crafting a memorable chorus can feel intimidating for many songwriters – even the most experienced ones. But what…
6 Signature Songwriting Moves from JONI MITCHELL
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Uncovering Songwriting Techniques with Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”

19 March 2025
Joni Mitchell is a songwriting legend whose techniques continue to inspire musicians and lyricists around the world. In…
Write Your First Song in 5 Simple Steps!
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How to Write a Song – 5 Simple Steps

23 February 2025
Have you ever struggled to turn your lyrical or melodic ideas into a complete song?  Whether you’re an…
Why This Beatles Song Is *almost* Impossible to Write
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Write Stunning Lyrics And Melody With This Remarkable Technique

14 January 2025
One of the hardest technical and creative challenges for songwriters is creating a natural relationship between lyrics and…
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A Songwriter’s Main Struggle and How to Fix It

22 December 2024
Every songwriter has 2 main struggles: Struggle #1: To consistently make work you are proud of. Struggle #2:…
5 Mistakes Beginner Songwriters Should Avoid
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5 Practical Tips For Beginner Songwriters To Embrace

22 April 2024
Over the years, a common question we’ve been asked by budding songwriters is “What are some of your…
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Musical Onomatopoeia – The Secret to Writing Amazing Hooks

9 April 2024
If you’ve ever heard a catchy, relatable hook from a songwriter you like and wondered how you can…
The Surprising Truth about NOEL GALLAGHER's Songwriting Process!
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The Secrets to Noel Gallagher’s Songwriting Success

16 February 2024
Known to many as the primary songwriter, guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of British Rock band Oasis,  it’s undeniable…
This Simple Melody Writing Trick will Transform your Songwriting!
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How to Use Arpeggios to Spice Up Your Melody

29 October 2023
We received a message from one of our Patreon members about how their melodies always feel boring, bland…
How to Write GREAT MELODIES in Under 25 Minutes
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Step #7 of Writing Great Melodies – Write More Melodies

6 October 2023
The process of composing melodies for your songs doesn’t stop just because you’ve managed to develop one long…
How to Write a Great Song in UNDER AN HOUR
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Write a Song Within an Hour

4 October 2023
A lot of songwriters often talk about how they can’t finish songs. You hear it all the time…
How to Write GREAT MELODIES in Under 25 Minutes
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Step #5 of Writing Great Melodies – Repeat the Phrase

22 September 2023
As most songwriters know, repetition is important when trying to write great melodies. After all, an earworm can…
How to Write GREAT MELODIES in Under 25 Minutes
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Step #4 of Writing Great Melodies – Create Rhythmic Interest

15 September 2023
Although the notes that you choose for your melody are important, that’s not the only thing that matters.…
How to Write GREAT MELODIES in Under 25 Minutes
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Step #3 of Writing Great Melodies – Use Steps and Leaps

8 September 2023
A common trap that most songwriters fall into, is not making enough variations to keep a listener’s interest.…