How Musical Motifs Make Songs Catchy and Memorable

If you find yourself using a melodic or rhythmic idea throughout a song, you’re using a motif. Here’s how that works. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. For desktop, laptop, iPad, iPhone, or any other mobile PDF-reading device. It’s time to take your music to a new level of excellence! _____________ If […]

What Songwriters Say About Writing Lyrics

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Instinct and Instruction: The Unnecessary Battle

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Speed Up Your Songwriting, and Minimize Your Inner Critic

Speedwriting is an activity that can give your creative mind a shot of confidence. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle takes the guesswork out of songwriting. Help give your songwriting technique a kick-start. Read more.. ____________________ Writer’s block is common in any creative field. As long as it’s a mild case, you’re experiencing something […]

Moving a Chorus Melody Higher For a Shot of Energy

Moving a chorus higher will solve many a boring song. ______________  Looking for good songwriting content for your iPad, Kindle, laptop, desktop, or other PDF-reading device? Gary Ewer’s eBook Bundle, “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”, will show you why good songs are good, and how to apply those lessons to your own music. Get the […]

Songwriting: Getting a 2-Part Verse Working

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