Corey Stewart
The Top Songwriting Tips From 2023 According To The Weekly | BMI.com
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 […]
100 Songwriting Prompts to get you in the Zone
Whether you see this task as purely for fun, or something to genuinely help you escape your songwriting hiatus and build a lasting, enjoyable habit – here are 100 songwriting prompts and song ideas to play around with. The article from Stereo Stickman titled “100 Songwriting Prompts to get you in the Zone” by Rebecca […]
7 Things Every Lyricist Should Know | Disc Makers Blog
If you are a lyricist, or if you also write melody but you think your strength is more lyric, this is for you. And if you’re a melody writer who works with some lyricists, this is for you so you can play camp counsellor to your lyricist friends The blog article from Disc Makers, titled […]
Finding Time To Write Songs Even When Life Gets In The Way
John Lennon said it best when he sang… “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans” Therefore in life, where the melodies of family and work often dominate, finding a quiet moment to compose our own music can seem like a distant dream. For the passionate songwriter, these moments are not […]
Songwriter Max Martin: Today’s #1 Record Breaking Hit Machine
Max Martin is a highly successful Swedish songwriter and producer mega hit machine of today known for creating numerous hit songs for some of the biggest pop artists in the world in the past few years. The article delves into the remarkable career of Max Martin, a Swedish songwriter and producer celebrated for his extraordinary […]
10 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block – A Writer’s Path
For us (song) writers, few things are more frustrating than to finally sit down at our desks after taking care of real life chores only to be struck dumb by the blank page or the white screen. We songwriters can certainly learn a lot from other writer types such as authors and poets and in […]
4 Exercises for Writing Unique and Creative Lyrics – How To Write Songs
Many songwriters find themselves in a rut when it comes to lyric writing. Often, the issue is that the lyrics they write don’t match up with the lyrics they admire. This might be because they perceive their lyrics as boring, overly literal or too stale. To help combat this issue, we’ll be going through 4 […]
Why You Should Make More Short Songs
Since the 1990s, the average song length has been going down, settling at about 3:15 today, according to The Washington Post. And it may continue to decrease because “social media is nudging song lengths downward.” In the insightful article titled “Why You Should Make More Short Songs” by Caleb J. Murphy, published on February 19, […]
Music publishing: What songwriters need to know – ReverbNation Blog
If you create original music, it’s always helpful to understand your rights and revenue sources. The guide below will provide a high-level view of music publishing, and spotlight the most relevant points for songwriters. The blog article from ReverbNation, authored by Chris Robley, delves into the intricacies of music publishing, a crucial aspect for any […]
5 Ways To Help You Find Musical Inspiration – Indie Band Guru
For most musicians and songwriters, writing music is a way of putting thoughts and feelings into words and into a tune. Any musician can attest that having musical inspiration is an exciting way of discovering something new and fresh. The article from Indie Band Guru provides insightful strategies for musicians and songwriters seeking fresh musical […]