Songwriting

Is it Possible to Write Too Much Music?

I remember once reading a criticism of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, that he made too many albums. True, Peterson made more than 200 albums, and the criticism seemed to be that if someone recorded that much, surely musical ideas would get watered down and eventually become simply ineffective. In Peterson’s case, I don’t think there would […]

Recording Studio Mixer

When a Songwriting Process Leads to Visionless Music

An online friend (@uberkings) sent me the link to a New Yorker article from 2012, called “The Song Machine – The hitmakers behind Rihanna” (John Seabrook). Things change quickly in the music business, but I suspect that most of what this article is saying still holds true in 2015. And it’s depressing. And don’t get […]

Poetry and lyrics

5 Cures For a Bad Case of Songwriter Burnout

Take a look at “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages, available at the online store. You may think that burnout is a simple matter of being busy, but that’s not usually true. Most people in the arts suffer from burnout from time to time, and describing it as being overly busy doesn’t really come […]

The Case For and Against Songwriting Collaborations

 Songwriting partnerships should not exclude the demonstration of healthy egos. __________ The new 3rd edition of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” ebook manual is now released! A songwriting manual that’s part of Gary Ewer’s 6-ebook bundle. Take your songwriting to a new level of excellence! Get the eBooks.. __________ Every once in a while, the notion of […]

When Pop Songwriting Becomes a Mindless Group Effort

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-Book Bundle is being used by thousands of songwriters to solve their songwriting dilemmas. Comes with a 7th free eBook, “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.”  Read More.. ______________ This isn’t a post about Wikipedia, but about a philosophy that Wikipedia espouses. As you likely know, Wikipedia’s view is that since […]

Songwriting: To Collaborate or Not

“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-Book Bundle is being used by thousands of songwriters to solve their songwriting dilemmas. Comes with a 7th free eBook, “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.”  Read More.. ______________ Collaboration in the arts is a strange animal; ultimately, it may require you to compromise somewhat on your own musical ideals, […]