5 Practical Improvisation Tips for Chord Progressions

If you start writing by trying to improvise random progressions, you’re likely wasting a lot of time. _______________ Written by Gary Ewer, author of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-ebook Bundle. _______________ There’s nothing random about a good chord progression. Those with some knowledge of music theory will know that. If it sounds good, there are […]

7 Top Tips for Songwriters

Here are the 7 bits of advice I find myself giving to songwriters over and over again. _______________ Thousands of songwriters are now using “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle to improve their technique. Includes two volumes of chord progressions, the very popular “Chord Progression Formulas”, and now comes with a 7th free eBook, “From Amateur to […]

5 Lydian-Mode Chord Progressions, and How They Work

A lydian chord progression has a quirky, eccentric way of grabbing attention. _____________ Discover the 11 secrets that pro songwriters have known for decades. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages are being used by thousands of songwriters to take their music to a new level of excellence. Get today’s Deluxe Bundle deal: Read more… ______________ The lydian modal […]

Good Songwriting That Violates Basic Principles

It’s a good question: Can a song be successful even though it violates some of the basic principles of good songwriting? Yes, though it doesn’t happen a lot. Most of the time, we can point to the various parts of a song and see how it is reinforcing principles that have been around for ages. […]

How and Why Bad Song Design Brings on Writer's Block

Thousands of songwriters are using “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle to improve their songwriting technique. Find out why: Learn more.. ___________ Any time a songwriter goes through a bout of writer’s block, you’d probably make the assumption that they’re lacking inspiration. That’s the common belief, but it’s usually wrong. The end result of writer’s block […]

Using Strong Beats to Help Add Chords to a Melody

Learn how to add chords to a melody by reading “How To Harmonize a Melody, part of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle. That eBook bundle covers every important aspect of songwriting, from chords to melody-writing, to lyrics.  Now with a 7th FREE eBook. Read more… ______________ In practically all songs of every popular genre (pop. […]