Category: Music
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
Lyric Exercise #1 – Extending Metaphors
2 October 2023
A large part of songwriting is creating imagery for our listeners. By painting a vivid enough picture through…
Lyric Writing
Music
Part 2 of The Songwriting Formula – The Title
26 September 2023
Songwriters regularly underestimate the power of a song title. Many think that a title is just a way…
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
5 Easy Songwriting Exercises to Improve Your Lyrics
25 September 2023
Are you tired of writing lyrics you don’t love? Maybe you constantly listen to your favourite songs, wondering…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #7 – Using Unconventional Song Forms
24 September 2023
In songwriting, it’s common practice for most of us to adhere to common or popular song forms such…
Melody Writing
Music
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…
Lyric Writing
Music
Part 1 of The Songwriting Formula – The Concept
19 September 2023
A common complaint that many songwriters have is that they’re unable to finish their songs. You can easily…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tips to Learn from “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
18 September 2023
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is one of the Beatles most popular and well-known songs. Buried within…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #6 – Keep It Short
17 September 2023
A common issue that songwriters often struggle with, is how to determine the length of their song. In…
Melody Writing
Music
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.…
Lyric Writing
Music
An Easy 3-Part Songwriting Formula
12 September 2023
Do you have folders full of half-finished songs? This is a common problem and you’re definitely not alone.…
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Learn to Turn Basic Chords Beautiful
11 September 2023
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using basic chords. After all, they’re safe, reliable and well-known. However, to truly…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #5 – Listening to Your Audience
10 September 2023
As songwriters, we’re often focused on the details of our songs and the creative process. However, it’s important…
Melody Writing
Music
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.…
Analyzing Songs
Lyric Writing
Music
Let It Go – A Lesson in Songwriting
5 September 2023
The song “Let It Go” from the Disney musical Frozen is a song that solves an age-old problem…
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…