Category: Music
Lyric Writing
Music
Write Small Moments, Not Big Themes
21 July 2023
A common pitfall of many songwriters is to try and tackle grand themes from the start. In this…
Lyric Writing
Music
How to Write Your Best Lyrics: The Flip Method
21 July 2023
Tired of your lyrics? Can’t seem to create anything that sounds interesting or original? Well you’re in luck…
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…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tricks to Learn from “Something” by The Beatles
16 July 2023
George Harrison’s song ‘Something’ (on The Beatles’ iconic 1969 album Abbey Road) contains 4 exquisite chord moves –…
Analyzing Songs
Creative Practice
Lyric Writing
Music
Essential Songwriting Tips for Beginners
14 July 2023
Amidst all the doubts and fears, it can be difficult to know where to begin when songwriting. All…
Music
The Pedal Note Exercise
12 July 2023
Here, you will be introduced to a guitar exercise that will not only help you build speed and…
Melody Writing
Music
How to Write a Song – Creating the Melody
10 July 2023
When it comes to songwriting, one crucial element that can make or break a composition is the melody.…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Song Analysis – ‘You Oughta Know’ by Alanis Morissette
8 July 2023
Alanis Morissette’s 90’s smash hit ‘You Oughta Know’ has three weird and wonderful musical moves that make it…
Lyric Writing
Music
A Songwriter’s Enemy – Mistaking Universal Ideas for Generic
5 July 2023
There’s a surprising enemy that lurks in the good intentions of songwriters chasing the ‘universal’ song lyric. In…
Lyric Writing
Music
How to Write a Song – Creating Lyrics
3 July 2023
Crafting compelling song lyrics is an art that can make the difference between your song being memorable and…
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…
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…
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,…