Four Important Ways That Repetition Grabs a Listener’s Attention

Repetition is a vital part of most songs’ success. Here’s what needs to be considered when using repetition as a structural element.  “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle will strengthen your songwriting technique, and take you to a new level of musical excellence. It comes with a free eBook, “Creative Chord Progressions“.  Repetition of musical elements […]

Stop Worrying About How

There’s nothing special about how good music is written. It’s always about musical structure. _______________ Written by Gary Ewer, author of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-ebook Bundle. _______________ If you go online to research how other songwriters write their music, you’ll probably see something to the effect of, “Well, there are lots of ways to write, […]

Writing the Next Great Holiday Song

Sometimes, resisting the urge to write the first thing that comes to mind is all you need to be unique. ________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Bundle. The songwriting manuals used by thousands of songwriters, all written by Gary Ewer ________________ This time of year, where Hanukkah is about to finish and Christmas is about […]

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Factors in Choosing a Key For a Song

There’s usually more to choosing a key than simply finding the best one for the lead vocalist. _____________ Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle, which includes “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Read more.. _____________ As you work out your next song, you’ll probably start by choosing a key, even if […]

5 Bad Songwriting Habits With Easy Solutions

Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle, along with today’s great deal. Read more.. _____________ Do get stuck in a songwriting rut on a regular basis? When it’s hard to be creative, and that goes on for days or weeks, it’s easy to believe that you’ve got big problems that may not have solutions. […]

How We Remember Music

What is it about good music that makes it not just beautiful, but easy to remember? _______________ Written by Gary Ewer, author of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” ebook Bundle. _______________ You might think of music as simply being a collection of pitches, some simultaneously (chords) and others sequentially (melodies). But it’s more complicated than that. The […]