How Considering the Bass Line Improves Chord Progressions

Weird chords sound less weird when the bass line makes sense. ____________ “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 _____________ Chord progressions that require a bass line to move in odd ways will tend to sound unsettled and […]

5 Ways to Expand On Your Songwriting Style

Some ideas for changing your approach to songwriting, in a bid to change your style. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Do you find that everything you write has a similar sound? To a certain degree it’s to be expected, […]

Speaking a Lyric to Create a Melody

Use the natural inflections of the words of a lyric to help construct a melody. ____________ “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 _____________ So you’ve got a lyric, but you’re struggling with writing a melody that makes […]

Unaccompanied Singing Can Expose Problems With Your Melody

If you want to get a clear picture of how your melody is working, sing it without instrumental backing. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle  Songs will usually sound their best when they’re all dressed up — with completed instrumentation and production. But today’s production is so slick and so much easier to do […]

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 […]

The Rhythm of Your Melody Line

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