Writing Songs
Done Is Better Than Perfect: A Songwriters Truth
There’s a song on your hard drive right now that’s been “almost finished” for months. Maybe longer. You know the one. The melody is solid, the chorus does what it’s supposed to do, but there’s that one line in the second verse that still bothers you. Or the bridge doesn’t quite land the way you […]
Six Habits That Keep A Songwriting Practice Alive
Artificial intelligence has crept into almost every corner of music making. You can generate a lyric, a melody, a full arrangement, and a mastered track before your coffee goes cold. Which makes it a strange time to write a post about disciplined, human songwriting practice. It also makes it the right time. Scott Ashley recently […]
How to Finish Your Song Ideas: Turning Spark into Fire
If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in unfinished song ideas, half-formed verses, catchy chorus hooks, or just a melodic fragment stuck in your voice memos, you’re not alone. In fact, this is such a common issue among songwriters that Speed Songwriting has dedicated an entire article to tackling it head-on. The post, titled “How to […]
10 Things To Do If Your Songs Are Starting To Sound The Same
Feeling stuck in a creative loop where all your songs sound alike can be frustrating, but it’s also a natural phase every songwriter faces at some point. If you’re looking to break this pattern and inject some fresh energy into your music, here are 10 things you can try: 1. Change Your Musical Environment Sometimes […]