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Bach and Today’s Songwriters – Not So Far Apart

Tonight I have the thrill of conducting a performance of J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion,” so I’ve had my head a little out of songwriting world while concentrating on preparing for that performance. I’ve mentioned Bach often on this blog in the past. And mostly because the way Bach composed is not that far off from […]

330-Year-Old Chord Progressions Work Just Fine

If you’re relying on instincts alone, you could be missing out on great opportunities to take your songwriting to a much higher level. Let “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundles show you how to polish your technique. Get today’s special deal.. ______________ It still amazes me how chord progressions from today’s pop music sound pretty much the same as […]