Creating Chords That Work In Any Song Style

Thousands of songwriters are using Gary Ewer’s “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10 e-Book Bundle to solve their songwriting dilemmas. Includes “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.”  Read More.. ______________ It’s possible to write really fantastic music with very few chords. Most songs in the pop genres use only four or five separate chords: “Royals” (Lorde): D, C […]

Songs Are the Best Teachers

 “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle covers every aspect of songwriting, from chords to melodies to lyrics. Includes sound files and a complete glossary of musical terms. Also, receive a free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” Read more _____________ How do you study songwriting? You might think that it’s not really one of […]

The Main Difference Between Good Lyrics and Good Poetry

Discover the 11 secrets that pro songwriters have known for decades. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle is being used by thousands of songwriters to take their music to a new level of excellence. Now with a 7th FREE eBook. Read more… ______________ Sometimes a poem will make a good song lyric, but don’t be surprised to find that […]

Song Analysis: Chicago's "More Will Be Revealed"

For up-&-coming songwriters, it’s a great idea to check out what veteran songwriters are doing these days. Their years of experience and musical know-how make practically every song they write a songwriter’s workshop. Master songwriter Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of Chicago, has co-written (with Phil Galdston) a really great song, “More Will Be […]

Songwriter's Checklist by Gary Ewer

Run Your Songs Through the Songwriter’s Checklist

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle covers every aspect of songwriting, from chords to melodies to lyrics. Includes sound files and a complete glossary of musical terms. Buy today and get the DISCOUNT PRICE. Read more From time to time, I repost my free “Songwriter’s Checklist“, a list of items that describes the main characteristics of successful […]

Songwriting Exercise: Verse and Chorus Melody Writing

Thousands of songwriters are using Gary Ewer’s “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-Book Bundle to solve their songwriting dilemmas. Now with a 7th free eBook, “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.”  Read More.. ______________ It’s common to hear songwriters say that they’re good at one or another aspect of songwriting, and bad at others. […]