14 Days of Songwriting Inspiration: A Two-Week Song Idea Challenge
Ever feel like you’re staring at a blank page with no idea where to start your next song? You’re not alone. That's why I created this 14-day songwriting inspiration challenge as a helpful resource for you! Each day, you'll find a new "song starter" idea here...
“Should I Quit Music?”: Exploring Music as Hobby vs. Career
“Should I quit music?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter, a weekend warrior, or someone who’s just starting to explore your musical talents, the thought of walking away from music may have crossed your...
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What Is a Pre-Chorus? [And How to Write One!]
Every time I hear the word "pre-chorus," I'm reminded of George Carlin's famous joke about pre-boarding for a flight: "What does it mean to pre-board? You get on BEFORE you get on? Well, when it comes to pre-choruses, that's basically what's going on: this...
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Get Rid of Songwriter’s Block [With 5 Epic Songwriting Exercises for Writers!]
You know what the creative dream is? To come up with brand new ideas for your art as soon as you sit down to work... Or even when you're not working! Alas, for most of us, that dream will remain a dream. Instead, many of us suffer from moderate to...
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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 figuring out how to start your verse? via GIPHY Well, you're not alone! When you consider the big picture of song structure and the 7 different parts of a song, your...
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, tempo, and so on. But at a deeper level, your first task is to understand the 7 different parts of a song that can make up its structure. Why?...
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 song! However, when I first got interested in making songs, I only had my singing voice, a trusty G4 iMac, a headphone mic, and GarageBand... and that didn't...
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 sip hot chocolate on a cold winter night... Or the jolt you get from a REALLY good jump scare in a slasher flick! via GIPHY The seventh chord adds a little...
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 Well, in this article, I'm going to address perhaps the BIGGEST debate of all time (at least for songwriters): do you write the lyrics or music...
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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 that genre can get pretty out there!). But as I explained in my epic guide revealing the 7 parts of a song, the majority of song structures basically...
