5 Steps To Enhance Your Songwriting Process
Whether you’re new to writing songs, or have been at it for a long while, there is always an opportunity to optimize your process. To figure this out, it helps to identify what your particular songwriting process is currently, and what you need to do to enhance it. The Bandzoogle article “5 Steps to Enhance […]
Writing Songs That Are Less Predictable
You can take practically any song and move it firmly into one genre or another just by adjusting the way the song is performed, and changing the production decisions of that recording, and it’s actually not that hard to do. Every singer-songwriter possesses a unique style, often reflected in their performance and production choices. This […]
Songwriting 101 – The Hook
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 […]
Songwriting 101 – Intros And Outros
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 […]
Songwriting 101 – The Bridge
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 […]
7 Songwriting Rules and When to Break Them – Flypaper
Like any creative process, songwriting has a set of guidelines that will help you ensure that your songs are on par with what listeners expect from music these days. The article from Flypaper, titled “7 Songwriting Rules and When to Break Them,” serves as a beacon for both novice and seasoned songwriters, illuminating the path […]
How to Write Songs Faster: 7 Tips for Better Writing
To help cut down on the time it takes to finish a song, here are 7 quick tips you can use to speed up your writing process. In the realm of songwriting, the journey from conception to completion can often feel like navigating through a maze of creativity and frustration. Drew Swisher, in his insightful […]
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, […]
Songwriting Glossary – Song Chops
A songwriter glossary of common terms you’ll be using as you learn how to write songs can be extremely helpful. And, knowing what specific songwriting terms mean will help you grow as you get feedback on your songs. The article from SongChops serves as a comprehensive glossary for songwriters, detailing common terms used in songwriting. […]
Love Song Writing: 20 Songwriters Go Straight To The Heart
Discover the diverse ways songwriters express love, from intimate reflections to universal declarations, in this insightful exploration of love songs The article from Songwriting Magazine delves into the nuanced art of crafting love songs, offering a rich tapestry of insights, tips, and personal anecdotes from seasoned songwriters. It underscores the timeless allure of love as […]