Daniel Thrasher

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…

4 days ago

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,…

12 months ago

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 years ago

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,…

2 years ago

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

How to Write Songs With Power Chords: Quick, Easy, and LOUD!

Next to sideways baseball caps and pinky rings, there's just nothing cooler than the humble power chord. It's incredible what…

3 years ago

Changing Keys in Music: 5 Brilliant Modulation Techniques for Songwriting

Changing keys in music is an amazing effect that adds energy, contrast, and interest into your songs. Come on, give…

3 years ago

Here’s the Difference Between Hook and Chorus in a Song (With 5 Examples!)

Yes, there's a difference between hook and chorus in popular songs. (Just wanted to get that out of the way...)…

4 years ago

Why is Songwriting So Hard? [The 3 Top Reasons]

"Ugh! Why is songwriting so HARD?!" Sound familiar? If you're learning how to be a better songwriter, you may sometimes…

5 years ago

How Many Chords Do You Need to Know to Write a Song?

So you've been wondering: how many chords do you need to know to write a song? Well, I have good…

5 years ago

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