How Important is "Form" in the Songwriting Process?

Form, which you may also know by the words “design”, “structure”, or perhaps “outline” or “sketch,” refers to how your song changes over time. Verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, etc. – these are all words that speak to how a song develops, changes and grows through its 3-5 minutes. But in an art form where instinct counts for so much, is […]

Music Connection Magazine Article – Improvising as a Songwriting Technique

Songwriting technique is something that needs to be studied and then practiced.  “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle will show you every aspect of what makes songs great, and show you why the greatest songs of the past 6 decades have been so successful.  Read more. __________ Music Connection has published an article I wrote for […]

Writing Like You Belong To Today's Music World

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle covers every aspect of songwriting, from creating chord progressions, to writing melodies and lyrics, and much more. Now with a 7th FREE eBook. Read more… ______________ It’s a quandary for “older” songwriters: you spend years, even decades, trying to improve your writing skills. It’s not easy… it takes time. But […]

Learning From the Greats: Rodney Crowell

Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, along with a FREE copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Read more.. _____________ There’s an article/interview in American Songwriter magazine with Rodney Crowell, country singer-songwriter, that was done back in 1989. It’s a reminder that not much changes in the world of hit songwriting, and […]

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Some Quick Fixes For an Ailing Chord Progression

Chord progressions are but one component in a successful song: “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages will show you every aspect of what makes songs great, and show you why the greatest songs of the past 6 decades have been so successful. Learn the basics of chords, melodies, lyrics, and much more. If choosing […]

My Interview at Praverb.net

Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, along with a FREE copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Read more.. _____________ A musician and great guy I’ve been following on Twitter for quite a long time, Patrick McNease (a.k.a. @PtheWyse) asked if he could interview me for his website, Praverb.net. He […]