The Benefits of Writing Quickly

There is a value to speedwriting in the creative arts. And yes, it is possible to train your brain to work quickly. ____________ “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 _____________ For a songwriter, the creative process involves […]

Memorable Songs Don't Necessarily Equate to Good Ones

Here’s how to take the best qualities of the world’s worst songs to write great music. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ “Achy Breaky Heart”, written by Don Von Tress and made most famous (or perhaps infamous) by Billy Ray […]

Word Lists To Create Better Song Lyrics

Creating word lists, one narrative and the other emotional, really helps a song lyric come together. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle takes the guesswork out of songwriting. Help give your songwriting technique a kick-start (Free ebook offer– Read more..) ____________________ I truly believe that the best lyrics happen by writing lots and lots of words, […]

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, […]

The Main Differences Between Verse and Chorus Rhythms

If all rhythm is to you is what happens behind the vocal line, keep reading. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ Rhythm plays a crucial role in the developing and sustaining of song energy and momentum. Some aspects […]

Melodies Aren't Just Notes Following Notes – They're Shapes

Audiences hear and remember shapes, not actual pitches. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ It’s better to think of good song melodies as being a collection of melodic shapes, rather than just a line that spins outward from a starting point. […]