7 Steps to Writing Song Melodies That Start By Speaking Your Lyric

When you speak lyrics melodramatically, important melodic shapes start to occur. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle cleans up your songwriting technique. Become a top-level songwriter, starting today! (Free offer included – Read more..) ____________________ It’s a common question that songwriters tend to get: how do you start your songs? Are you a melody-first, […]

5 Ways You Know a Melody is Working Well

If your song is failing, check to see if you notice these five crucial characteristics. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle includes this eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Take a look at some of the features of hits that you can and should be using in your own songs. The best way […]

How the Notes of a Melody Imply Chords

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Inverting the Tonic Chord To Create Forward Motion

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A Quick Look at Chord Inversions

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Creating Meaning In Your Music

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