Avoiding use (or at least overuse) of the tonic note in verses is a natural energy builder for songs ____________ It’s an important songwriting principle that the energy at the end of a song should be as great or greater than the energy at the beginning. There are many ways to boost the energy level […]
By putting songwriting into your daily calendar, you give your songwriting a sense of purpose and importance. _______________ Almost everything significant that you do in life is something that you plan to do. It’s part of the daily calendar that you write down or keep in your smart phone. Whether it’s your job, the classes […]
The best way to change the basic sound of your songs is to change the way you start them. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and learn the 11 principles crucial to any songwriter’s success. _____________ Does it ever worry you that your songs all have a similar sound? That’s not too unusual, and […]
Stop worrying if your songs break the rules. There are no rules. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-Ebook Bundle. 11 Songwriting Principles That Will Turn Your Writing Around – Guaranteed. _____________ In songwriting we rightly speak of principles more than we speak of rules. To say that there are rules means that straying from them is […]
Choosing a time signature other than the very common 4/4 can add a touch of uniqueness to your music. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and learn the 11 principles crucial to any songwriter’s success. _____________ It’s natural for songwriters to look for ways to make their music sound unique. One way to create […]
A climactic moment is an important part of the energy plan of your song. _________ Check out “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-Ebook Bundle – Powerful and effective songwriting instruction! _________ The more even the energy map of a song is, the more important a climactic moment becomes. A lot of people think they know […]
