A bridge’s main purpose is to create contrast from the rest of the song. _____________ It’s not enough to know which songs are your favourites. As a songwriter, you need to learn why they sound so good. That’s where “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” comes in! Not every song needs a bridge, so if you’ve never […]
It sometimes helps to think of the bass line as a second melody. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ As you work on your next song, it’s a good idea to think about how the melody line and […]
If your songwriting stops at the lyric stage, here’s a set of articles that can help. ___________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-ebook bundle, and start building your audience base. ___________________ I know that many songwriters find that lyrics are the most difficult part of their songwriting process, and it’s something they have to work […]
The trick to writing verse lyrics: verse 2 just rewords verse 1. ___________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-ebook bundle, and start building your audience base. ___________________ Most songwriters will tell you that chorus lyrics often happen rather easily, but it’s the cursed verse lyrics that take forever. And for some, even after spending days, […]
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Songs that use one progression throughout can work, but there are things to keep in mind. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. _____________ Most of the time, a verse will use a different chord progression from the one used in a chorus. And while verse progressions can be a little […]
