Having a song stuck in your head can be one of the best and worst things in the world. And it never seems to be the whole song either! It’s always that one line that you find yourself coming back to over and over. It can drive you crazy (or others crazy, depending on how […]
Category: Lyrics
What Is An Outro?
The ending of a song can be the most memorable part. It’s the chance for a final word, an epic climax, or a beautiful, quiet goodbye. It’s the chance to make a lasting impression. But writing an outro is easier said than done. As many musicians (me included) will attest, you can go into a […]
What is a Refrain in Music?
You’ve got an idea of what refrain in music is, but it’s still a bit fuzzy. If you’re new to songwriting, you’ll quickly find out the whole process can be downright puzzling. There are countless different methods to making catchy originals, each with its own confusing roadmap. Even with conventional song structures, there’s a litany […]
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 Start a Song: 10 Methods Every Songwriter Can Use
Are you excited about the song ideas you’ve been carrying around in your head, but not sure how to translate them onto paper and into finished songs? It can be tough for anyone — especially beginners. But even pros have days when the ideas don’t flow effortlessly. You might wonder whether your song ideas are […]
Songwriting Software: Top 10 Recommendations for Songwriters
Guest post by: Leanne Regalla Songwriting can be loads of fun. It can also look like a whole lot of hard work sometimes, especially when you’ve got: Hooks that aren’t quite landing. That verse that isn’t quite working. That chord progression that you’re sure could be more exciting if you just found the right combinations. We’ve […]