Pairing Up a Minor Verse With a Major Chorus

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Deliberately Sounding Like Your Songwriting Hero

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Song Intros: Making them Relevant and Enticing

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Simplifying Lead Vocal Rhythm in a Chorus

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Choosing a Song Key That Makes Best Use of Your Vocal Range

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How a Good Lyric Makes You Want to Listen

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