"Home" (Phillip Phillips) – Composing 3-Part Song Melodies

There are options to the verse-chorus-bridge form that can create a natural energy build in your songs. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ If you usually stick to a verse-chorus-bridge format for your songs, you know the benefits: that song […]

5 Questions Every Songwriter Needs to Answer

If you can answer ‘yes’ to these 5 questions, your song is probably a good one. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle – written by Gary Ewer – is now SEVEN eBooks for only $37. (Comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”.) _____________ There’s a fine line that must be […]

Creating Chord Progressions With Parallel Roots

Here’s a great way to create a strong partnership between verse and chorus progressions. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle – written by Gary Ewer – is now SEVEN eBooks for only $37. (Comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”.) _____________ One of the tricky parts of creating chord progressions […]

The Main Differences Between Verse and Chorus Rhythms

If all rhythm is to you is what happens behind the vocal line, keep reading. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ Rhythm plays a crucial role in the developing and sustaining of song energy and momentum. Some aspects […]

The Problem With Unconditional Love in Songwriting

Don’t fall in love with your songs before they’re finished. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle  is now SEVEN eBooks for only $37. (Comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”.) _____________ It’s not hard to understand the analogy of thinking of your music as your “baby.” Many […]

Chords and Songwriting: What To Do When Some Notes Don't Fit

You’ll be pleased to know that the chords you choose need not support every melody note. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ Here’s a problem that many songwriters face when adding chords to melodies: what do you do […]