The Value of Objective Listening

With subjective listening, you’re usually too easy or too hard on yourself. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Objective listening simply refers to your ability to hear your own music without being unduly influenced by the fact that […]

How Musical Anticipation Builds Song Energy

Suddenly dropping instruments from the mix can create song energy by increasing anticipation. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ In music, creating a sense of anticipation helps to create energy and momentum and keep listeners hooked. But getting […]

Sending A Song Over the Top With the Right Key Choice

Experimenting with a song’s key, tempo, instrumentation and basic feel can reveal a hidden hit. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Whoever said, “You’re not selling the steak, you’re selling the sizzle” could have easily been talking about musical performance. […]

The Power of Simplicity in Songwriting

If you want to put a smile on a listener’s face — simplify your music. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Ask someone to name the greatest composer who ever lived, and you will no doubt hear the […]

Stimulating Your Creative Mind

Are you a curious musician? You need to expand your musical palette! ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Imagine that you’re walking into a store that sells newspapers and magazines. There’s a little coffee shop at the back with a […]

7 Ways to Use Musical Surprises In Your Songs

Like a TV show with a plot line twist, a musical surprise (carefully used) can be very exciting. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Picture it – you’re watching a movie, and just as your attention is starting […]