Category: Music Theory for Songwriters
Music Theory for Songwriters
Song Starters
Writing Prompts
14-Day Songwriting Challenge: DAY 2
15 January 2023
#2. Starting in motion. Write a verse (with lyrics and melody). Instead of I V vi IV (the…
Habits of Success
Melody Writing
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Songs I Love
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What I’m listening to and why.
18 October 2022
I got a phone call from my friend Benny the other night (Benny, who I make videos with…
Music Theory for Songwriters
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Music Theory Fundamentals–Major, Minor, and Diminished Chords
24 August 2022
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How to Write Great Bridges
5 July 2022
Three chord strategies for creating satisfying contrast and variation in the bridge section of your songs. We first…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Major 7 Vs. Dominant 7
21 June 2022
In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Recommendations
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The Best Songwriting Books, Websites, and Channels
3 April 2022
I’m compiling here a list of my favourite books, websites, blogs, and other resources for those pursuing study,…
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…
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
How to Use Chromatics to Write Killer Chord Progressions
8 March 2022
Break out of predictable patterns and inject some colour into your craft with this chromatic approach to writing…
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Picking the Perfect Chords
24 January 2022
As songwriters we often start with a chord progression, using it as a framework to add lyrics, melodies,…
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…
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Understanding Musical Genre for Songwriters
25 October 2021
Professional songwriters often need or want to write in specific genres. This video explains 5 different ways to…
Music Theory for Songwriters
The Most Beautiful Chords in Songwriting
4 August 2021
Hi friends, I’ve recently made a short series of quick videos that cover two of the most beautiful…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Song Starters
Modes Made Easy for Songwriters
7 July 2021
I made a quick video on my YouTube channel about the Mixolydian mode. In less than 10 minutes,…