Daniel Thrasher

Daniel Thrasher

What is a Song Verse? [Plus 5 Tips to Write a Great One!]What is a Song Verse? [Plus 5 Tips to Write a Great One!]

What is a Song Verse? [Plus 5 Tips to Write a Great One!]

Have you ever sat down with a guitar or keyboard, hoping to write the perfect song, only to get stuck…

2 months ago
7 Parts of a Song: The Ultimate Song Structure Guide for Songwriters7 Parts of a Song: The Ultimate Song Structure Guide for Songwriters

7 Parts of a Song: The Ultimate Song Structure Guide for Songwriters

When it comes to writing a new song, you obviously need to know about musical elements like chord progressions, rhythm,…

2 months ago
How to Write a Song Without an Instrument: 5 Key Tips!How to Write a Song Without an Instrument: 5 Key Tips!

How to Write a Song Without an Instrument: 5 Key Tips!

Look, I'll be the FIRST to admit that it's really helpful to play a musical instrument while you're writing a…

4 months ago
When to Use 7th Chords: A Seventh Chord Guide for Songwriters!When to Use 7th Chords: A Seventh Chord Guide for Songwriters!

When to Use 7th Chords: A Seventh Chord Guide for Songwriters!

There's something special about the seventh chord. It feels like that warmth in the back of your throat when you…

4 months ago
Lyrics or Music First: Which Works Best for Songwriting?Lyrics or Music First: Which Works Best for Songwriting?

Lyrics or Music First: Which Works Best for Songwriting?

Some debates are truly for the ages: boxers or briefs? Chocolate candy or sour gummies? Deadpool or Wolverine? via GIPHY…

4 months ago
What is a Bridge in a Song? [And How to Write One!]What is a Bridge in a Song? [And How to Write One!]

What is a Bridge in a Song? [And How to Write One!]

Virtually ALL genres of music follow some kind of structure, from pop music to EDM (and even jazz, though admittedly…

4 months ago
How Much Do Songwriters Make in 2024? (Plus How to Get Paid!)How Much Do Songwriters Make in 2024? (Plus How to Get Paid!)

How Much Do Songwriters Make in 2024? (Plus How to Get Paid!)

So you think you can write songs... And you want to make money doing it? Well, I’ve got some good…

9 months ago
How Long Should a Song Be? [Radio, Streaming, and Social!]How Long Should a Song Be? [Radio, Streaming, and Social!]

How Long Should a Song Be? [Radio, Streaming, and Social!]

Are you a musician or songwriter trying to answer the question, "How long should a song be these days?" Well,…

2 years ago
Why Is Music Theory Important for Songwriting?Why Is Music Theory Important for Songwriting?

Why Is Music Theory Important for Songwriting?

There’s a HUGE ongoing debate in the music world about whether learning music theory is important – and if so,…

3 years ago
How to Start Off a Song: 11 Song Intro Ideas to Hook Your Listeners!How to Start Off a Song: 11 Song Intro Ideas to Hook Your Listeners!

How to Start Off a Song: 11 Song Intro Ideas to Hook Your Listeners!

Think of the most recognizable song intros of all time: Perhaps the boom-boom-clap beat in “We Will Rock You”... Or the plaintive acoustic…

3 years ago