The Melody-Rhythm Relationships in "Girls Chase Boys"

Even some of the most innovative music being written today still sticks to important songwriting principles that have been in existence for decades. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle describes 11 crucial principles every songwriter needs to know. Read more.. ________________ Ingrid Michaelson’s “Girls Chase Boys“, the first single off her soon-to-be-released album “Lights Out,” is […]

The Inverse Relationship Between Emotive and Descriptive Lyrics

The narrative-to-emotive design of song lyrics is a necessary part of pulling an audience into your music. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. 7 Songwriting eBooks for $37 _____________ If you write your own song lyrics, you’ll notice right away that […]

How to Successfully Join a Verse and Chorus

Sometimes it’s that moment between verse and chorus that can cause a song to die. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. _____________ Do you find that there is something awkward about the way your latest song’s verse connects to the chorus? You feel that the verse is working well, but […]

How Innovation in Songwriting Can Work Against You

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Why Are Songs So Hard To Finish?

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How Bad Song Form Hurts Your Music: Micro Versus Macro

Problems with form can be hard to identify, and are responsible for many failed attempts at writing songs. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ In music we’re talking about form when we talk about the various sections of a song: intro, […]