Songwriters are always looking for new ways to make their music more interesting and engaging. One of the best ways to do that is by adding a key change. Why? Because changing keys in a song really makes an impact! They’re a great way to boost your song’s energy. They’re also a wake-up call to […]
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23 Impressive Health Benefits of Playing (and Listening to) Music
Not all professional songwriters play an instrument, but most do. You may be a lyricist who collaborates with musicians during the writing process, or you may write to tracks. And that’s great. Still, I always encourage songwriters to learn at least one instrument. Not only will it make you a more valuable collaborator, but it’s […]
20 Best Songwriting Blogs to Get You Inspired
Whether you want to improve your craft, find inspiration, or search for technical information, you can’t go wrong with blogs about songwriting and music. Many of the best have been around for years, growing into virtual treasure troves of songwriting gold. Blogs give you a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips — articles that educate, […]
What is the Bridge of a Song? (And How to Use One)
If you want to write memorable songs, and especially radio hits, you owe it to yourself to learn the art of writing strong song bridges. A well-written bridge is the icing on the cake of your verses and choruses, and a great one can take your song to a whole new level. On one hand, […]
What is the Chorus of a Song? And How to Write a Great One
Most music fans understand what a chorus of a song is intuitively. That’s true even if they’ve never studied music. After all, when you ask someone to sing a song for you, the first thing they’ll often do is belt out the chorus. But as songwriters, we have to dive a little deeper. If you […]
Writing a Song: What are the Parts of a Song?
Average music fans don’t pay much attention to the parts of a song. They just know that they love songs that make them feel good and want to sing along. But as songwriters, we know that popular songs are made up of patterns — all songs have recognizable beginnings, middles, and ends. That’s where using […]
9 Songwriting Lessons from the Beatles’ Get Back
Love them or hate them, the Beatles have made an indelible mark on music and influenced countless songwriters. If you haven’t seen The Beatles: Get Back yet, you’ll probably love it if: You’re a Beatles fan. You’re a songwriter, musician, recording engineer, or producer. You’re a creative of any kind (writer, artist, etc.) You’d love […]
How to Write a Country Music Hit
Country music is having a moment. While country has traditionally thrived in live music venues, from arenas to local bars to county fairs and everywhere in between, the genre has been slower to embrace technological change. Other genres, like hip-hop and pop, have embraced social media and streaming services, which generate 80% of today’s total […]
How To Write Music for Sync Licensing (and Get Your Songs Published)
Guest post by: Caleb J. Murphy You’re here because you want to learn how to write music for sync licensing. You want to get your music in TV shows, commercials, video games, and/or films. In this post, I’ll go through how to write and pitch your songs for sync licensing. (For context, my music has […]
Why You Need to Join a Songwriting Community (& 10 Online Communities)
Finding success as a songwriter can be tough. It takes time — usually years — to hone your skills, master your craft, establish your reputation, create a catalog, and build essential relationships. It can be a long, tough road if you try to go at it alone. It’s easy to get discouraged or frustrated. Even […]