Below are excerpts from some of my articles that have garnered the strongest feedback in the past year. To read the articles in their entirety click on the links.
The article “Top Songwriting Tips from 2023” from BMI.com, authored by Jason Blume, offers valuable insights and advice for songwriters. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Write Songs with a Market in Mind: Blume emphasizes the importance of writing songs that have a potential outlet. He advises studying and emulating the structures, melodies, chord changes, and production styles of chart-topping songs to increase the chances of getting songs recorded.
- Get Feedback Before Recording: Before investing in a demo, it’s crucial to get professional feedback. A great demo needs to be paired with a great song to stand out in the competitive industry.
- Produce High-Quality Demos: Demos should clearly demonstrate the potential of the song. For songs reliant on a groove, a more fully produced demo is necessary.
- Have a Marketing Plan: Before recording, formulate a plan for promoting the music. This includes touring, media promotion, and social media strategies.
- Seek the Right Collaborators: Collaborating with the right people, including artists, producers, or writers connected to successful publishers, can significantly impact a song’s success.
- Create Hybrid Genres: Blume suggests combining elements of multiple existing styles to create something fresh and new.
- Inspire Creativity: He shares various methods to stimulate creativity, such as attending live performances, changing the writing mode, and taking breaks.
- Avoid Common Mistakes: The article advises against playing it safe and encourages songwriters to critically assess their work for unique and compelling elements.
- Persistence is Key: Persistence in songwriting and revising one’s approach is essential for success.
- Getting Music on Playlists: Blume demystifies the process of getting music on playlists, emphasizing the importance of playlist inclusion for exposure.
- Balance Quality and Quantity in Songwriting: The article discusses the balance between writing a large number of songs and focusing on crafting fewer, high-quality songs.
These tips are aimed at helping songwriters refine their craft, understand the business side of songwriting, and increase their chances of success in the industry.
Source: Top Songwriting Tips from 2023 | The Weekly | BMI.com
