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 […]
Category: Songwriting
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Selling Songs: A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Your Songs
Have you wondered how to sell a song? You’ve written a song that you’re proud of. People tell you it’s good. So what should you do with it? Let’s say you’re not a musician at all, but a brand-new beginner. You’re probably asking yourself: Do I need to copyright my song? Will someone steal it? […]
How to Write a Melody: 15 Tips for Melodic Writing and Storytelling
Do you dream of someday writing a popular song — one that people just can’t get enough of? You can! No matter where your melody-writing skills are today, you can learn to write stronger ones. There are tips and techniques that pro songwriters use to keep listeners engaged — and even to make them want […]
Inspiration Is Everywhere: How to Source Song Ideas From Your Life
Do you struggle to come up with song ideas? If so, you’re not alone — but it can be especially tough if you’re a new songwriter. Some days, you can sit down with your instrument and a notebook and everything flows. Other days, it feels like nothing’s clicking. You might check out some songwriting prompts […]
How to Write a Love Song
If you’re a songwriter, you’ve probably written at least one love song. Love’s something we all can relate to, regardless our age, gender, experience, or life situation. And love songs are popular. People have been writing and listening to love songs for thousands of years. That’s not likely to change anytime soon. People love love. […]
How to Become a Professional Songwriter
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably wondering how to become a songwriter — and actually make a living writing songs. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s a realistic goal, or if you even have what it takes to succeed, so let me set your mind at ease. First, if you’re already writing songs, either for […]