Inspiration is Great, But You Need Something More Longterm

Inspiration is short-term; now ask yourself “What motivates me?” ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. 7 Songwriting eBooks for $37 _____________ It may be a normal thing to refer to the word “inspiration” when talking about the creative arts, and “motivation” […]

Chord Progressions, and the Power of the Pedal Point

Pedal point makes strange progressions easier to understand. _______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle, and get a special deal. Read more.. _______________________ Here’s a simple solution to a chord progression that doesn’t feel right: add a pedal point. Pedal point simply means that you keep the same note in the bass […]

Song Lyrics: Watching a Story Appear

Creating word lists allow your song’s story to appear before your eyes. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Bundle includes this eBOOK: “Hooks and Riffs: How They Grab Attention, Make Songs Memorable, and Build Your Fan Base”. _____________ Here’s something many songwriters can relate to: you’ve got a captivating story or situation, but you can’t form it […]

Chord Progressions of Well-Known Folksongs

Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get a 7th songwriting eBook FREE. __________________ As you likely know, chord progressions are not protected by copyright, so you can feel free to take any progression you like and use it for your own purposes. Sometimes it can be fun to take the progression of […]

What Are You Recalling When You Remember a Song?

Listeners remember relationships between musical elements, not usually the elements themselves. _______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 eBook Bundle, and get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” free. Read more.. _______________________ The most important part of a song’s success is its ability to be remembered. If no one is remembering it […]

Getting the Most Out Of the Tonic Note

How you use the tonic note in your song can go along way to controlling musical energy. _______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 eBook Bundle, and get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” free. _______________________ Some might say that it’s not all that important to know the key of your song […]