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Increase Your Sync Licensing Opportunities | BMI.com

Sync licensing is the great equalizer. If your music fits the scene, it doesn’t matter how old you are, where you live, or how you look. It’s all about the music. The article “Increase Your Sync Licensing” by Jason Blume on BMI.com provides valuable insights for songwriters looking to enhance their opportunities in sync licensing, […]

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10 Ways Of Discovering Inspiring Titles For Your Songs

As songwriters, we often find ourselves in search of that perfect phrase, that one line that not only encapsulates the essence of our songs but also resonates with the listener, beckoning them into the narrative we’ve woven.  Finding inspiration for song titles can sometimes feel like a quest for hidden treasure — elusive, yet immensely […]

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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 […]

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SMARTER Songwriting Goals For Songwriters

If you want to improve in any area, whether professionally or personally, goal setting is vital. Goals serve as maps to guide us to our destination, and without them there’s no way to know if we’re even headed in the right direction. The blog article titled “SMARTER Goals For Songwriters” on Indie on the Move, […]

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30 Ways To Overcome (Song) Writers Block

If you know where to look there’s literally tons of great songwriting tips, songwriting articles and general songwriting advice online. One such example of this comes in the form of an article I found recently titled 30 Songwriting Tips To Overcome Writer’s Block by Sam Wilson from The Pro Audio Files website. As the title suggests, the article lists 30 ways […]

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How to Avoid Clichés in Writing Christmas Songs

Avoiding clichés in writing Christmas songs can be a challenge, as many of the traditional themes and imagery associated with the holiday have been used countless times before. However, with some effort and creativity, it is possible to create a fresh and original Christmas song that avoids the most common clichés. The blog post from […]

Songwriting 101 - The Melody

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 […]

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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 Verse

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 […]

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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 […]