September 2025
Every Line Must Earn Its Place: Editing Your Song Like a Pro
So, you’ve written a new song. The structure is solid. The melody feels good. The chorus is catchy. But something still doesn’t quite click. Chances are, it’s not the whole song but it’s a few weak lines dragging everything else down. In songwriting, every line matters. Every lyric you keep needs to earn its place. […]
The Power of One Emotion: How to Focus Your Song’s Message
One of the easiest traps a songwriter can fall into is trying to say too much in a single song, too many feelings, too many angles, too many directions. The end result? A confused listener and a forgettable tune. If you want to create songs that connect and feel truly listenable, one of the best […]
How to Make Your Song More Listenable (and Worth a Listener’s Time)
As songwriters, we often ask ourselves: “How do I make my song worth listening to?” But for me, the better question might be, “How do I make it more listenable?” That is, how do you create a song that someone not only wants to hear once, but again and again? Here’s a no-fluff breakdown of […]
9 Songwriting Excuses That Slow You Down (And What To Do Instead)
I just read a sharp piece from Speed Songwriting that calls out nine classic excuses that keep us from writing and shows simple ways to beat each one. It is a friendly kick in the pants, the kind you save to your bookmarks and actually use when the gears start grinding. The heart of the […]
How Do You Find Your Own Voice as a Songwriter?
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I find my own voice as a songwriter?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common and important questions in songwriting, and the answer isn’t something you stumble upon overnight. Finding your voice isn’t about waiting for inspiration to strike. It’s about doing the work until something […]
10 Mistakes Beginner Songwriters Make (And How to Fix Them)
When you’re first starting out as a songwriter, it can feel like there’s a mountain of things to figure out. Things like lyrics, melody, structure, rhymes, ideas, not to mention performance, recording, and everything else. It’s so easy to fall into traps that slow your progress or shake your confidence. But don’t worry, mistakes are […]
10 Ways Your Life Can Be Used As A Songwriting Goldmine
One of the most authentic and sustainable ways to find ideas for songs is to turn your inspiration inward. Your life is a living, breathing source of stories, emotions, and observations just waiting to be written about. You don’t need to live a wild or dramatic life to write meaningful songs. You just need to […]
Who Really Makes a Song a Hit: The Songwriter or the Audience?
It’s a question that gets thrown around a lot, often in frustration or reflection: “What makes a song a hit?” Is it the songwriter’s genius? The audience’s taste? A well-oiled marketing machine? Or just dumb luck? The short answer? It’s both the songwriter and the audience, but they don’t hold equal weight, and they’re rarely […]
Why Writing In Long-Form Can Help You Write Better Song Lyrics
When people talk about songwriting, they usually focus on trimming things down, cutting the fat, tightening the line, getting straight to the point. And that would make sense. Songs are short. They’re compact emotional containers, designed to get in, hit hard, and stay with you. But here’s the twist: sometimes, the best way to write […]