When and Why to Write a Song Bridge

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Creating Chords That Work In Any Song Style

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Using Instruments to Grab and Keep Listener Interest

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How Important is "Form" in the Songwriting Process?

Form, which you may also know by the words “design”, “structure”, or perhaps “outline” or “sketch,” refers to how your song changes over time. Verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, etc. – these are all words that speak to how a song develops, changes and grows through its 3-5 minutes. But in an art form where instinct counts for so much, is […]

When Brahms Speaks, Even Pop Songwriters Should Listen

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Song Analysis: "Don't Believe a Thing I Say" (Jack Johnson)

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