Musical Momentum, and How to Create It

You’ve got a great song if listeners can hear contrasting elements throughout. Here’s how to do that. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-Ebook Bundle. 11 Songwriting Principles That Will Turn Your Writing Around – Guaranteed. _____________ In almost every blog article I write, I make reference to song energy or momentum. But what is it? How important is it? Does […]

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 […]

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: To Collaborate or Not

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-Book Bundle is being used by thousands of songwriters to solve their songwriting dilemmas. Comes with a 7th free eBook, “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.”  Read More.. ______________ Collaboration in the arts is a strange animal; ultimately, it may require you to compromise somewhat on your own musical ideals, […]

Songwriting: Is It OK To Use a Formula?

Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle and take your songwriting to a new level of excellence. Now with a 7th free ebook. Read more.. ___________ The term “songwriting formula” conjures up many negative reactions from songwriters, and most of the time those negative opinions are justified. The truth is, however, that there are […]

When to Rewrite and When to Move On

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Bundle, written by Gary Ewer, covers every aspect of songwriting, from creating chord progressions, to writing melodies and lyrics, and much more. Read more… ______________ Are you a songwriter that keeps honing and perfecting each song once it’s written? That’s a good thing, of course. But there can be a downside to […]