June 2023

Songwriting 101 - The Bridge

Songwriting 101 – The Bridge

This is a series of posts about song formatting and structure. Every couple of days I’ll be writing about the different individual elements that make up a song. Please bear in mind that these are my definitions and interpretations of the different parts of a song structure. There are no hard and fast rules determining […]

Songwriting 101 - The Melody

Songwriting 101 – The Melody

This is a series of posts about song formatting and structure. Every couple of days I’ll be writing about the different individual elements that make up a song. Please bear in mind that these are my definitions and interpretations of the different parts of a song structure. There are no hard and fast rules determining […]

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15 Reasons Why You Should Write Your Song With The Title First

As songwriters, we are always looking to find ways to make our songwriting process more efficient and creative rather than laborious and frustrating. One of the ways I’ve personally found that creates a more flowing songwriting process is by starting of my songwriting with the song title first. You see, a strong song title can […]

Songwriting 101 - The Verse

Songwriting 101 – The Verse

This is a series of posts about song formatting and structure. Every couple of days I’ll be writing about the different individual elements that make up a song. Please bear in mind that these are my definitions and interpretations of the different parts of a song structure. There are no hard and fast rules determining […]

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Why Do We Write Songs: 20 Motivations That Drive Songwriting

Let me ask you a question… Have you ever listened to a song and wonder what led the artist to write it? Each piece of music we hear, whether it makes us want to dance or it brings tears to our eyes, contains a mix of emotions and stories. But what exactly prompts someone to […]

Songwriting 101 - The Chorus

Songwriting 101 – The Chorus

Songwriting 101 is a series of posts about song formatting and structure. Every couple of days, I’ll be writing about the different individual elements that make up a song. Please bear in mind that these are my definitions and interpretations of the different parts of a song structure. There are no hard and fast rules […]

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How To Free Yourself From Perfectionism: The Songwriter’s Curse.

In the craft of songwriting, perfectionism is a double-edged sword. It can motivate songwriters, pushing them to polish their songs and reach for high-quality output. But there’s a dark side. When perfectionism runs wild, it can stall creativity, leading to self-criticism and the setting of impossible standards and at the end of the day, this […]

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The Songwriter’s Mindset: 20 Qualities That Fuel Musical Creativity

Every song is a universe of emotion, story and melody compacted into a few minutes of sound. It can be a powerful means of communication, capable of stirring our hearts and souls like nothing else. Yet, the process of creating these musical universes isn’t just about innate talent; it’s about cultivating a certain mindset, a […]

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5 Things That Songwriters Can Learn From Authors (And Vice Versa)

What can songwriters learn from authors, and vice versa? The idea of learning across different creative mediums isn’t new but the beauty of creation resides not just in one’s particular artistic sphere, but in the ability to draw insights from diverse disciplines. As songwriters, we need to realise that the art of storytelling isn’t confined […]

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The Five Pillars Of The Songwriting Process

NB: Republished with permission from Corey Stewart Online A process is defined as “… a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular goal.” As for a songwriting process, that goal is of course the completion of a song from start to finish. Songs are what makes this music industry go round and the […]