Corey Stewart
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 […]
Crafting Confidence: A Songwriter’s Guide to Beating Self-Doubt
The main thing that destroys the creativity in any songwriter is their own self doubt. We all have it and we all deal with it in our own individual way. I find it strange that the things we take for granted were initially invented or created by individuals who were confident, courageous and passionately determined […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Don’t Think Genre, Think Personality — Andrea Stolpe
I remember a simpler time, when it was easy to identify the genre of the song streaming through my iPod. When a friend said they liked pop, I knew that meant Madonna and Michael Jackson. Classic rock meant Steve Miller Band or the Cars. In my small world, taste was polarized and listeners less likely […]
Master the Art of Songwriting in Chunks: Unlock Your Creative Potential – Speed Songwriting
Enter the concept of songwriting in chunks, a revolutionary approach that breaks down the intimidating process into bite-sized, creative pieces. This technique isn’t just a method. It’s a journey toward unlocking your untapped creative potential. The article from Speed Songwriting, titled “Master the Art of Songwriting in Chunks: Unlock Your Creative Potential,” offers a comprehensive […]
How to Write More Instinctually According To Andrea Stolpe
I believe that every problem we feel occurring within our songs can be attributed to three principles of songwriting. Just three. When we use these principles, we can identify possible solutions for these problems based on their underlying principal. Let me explain. In the insightful article “How to Write More Instinctually” by Andrea Stolpe, readers […]