The world of songwriting — in fact, the world of music in general — often rewards dreamers. The hope that you’ll be a big name in the business someday almost seems to be a prerequisite to actually becoming a big name. When you think about it, hoping and wishing is probably an important stage for most […]
Songwriters are very familiar with the chorus hook, but there are other kinds to experiment with, and you will want to discover the power of layering various kinds of hooks in the same song. “Hooks and Riffs: How They Grab Attention, Make Songs Memorable, and Build Your Fan Base” shows you how it’s done. One […]
To all my friends, family, and readers of this blog, I wish you a very happy and successful 2022! I may be an incurable optimist, but I believe better days are just around the corner for us. It’s been a difficult year – very hard for musicians to perform without jumping through hoops. And no […]
I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year! Ideally we all want to see extended family and friends like we used to, but if that’s not possible for you this year, I hope at least that you can spend time with and appreciate those […]
“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting 10-eBook Bundle” covers every aspect of how to write great songs. Contains a Study Guide that keeps you focused on becoming a consistently better songwriter. Get today’s FREE DEAL when you make your purchase. Click below for details. Curiosity is perhaps the most important quality for any good songwriter. “What chord is that?… […]
It’s common to hear people describe music as a kind of language. And it’s not hard to see why the comparison is made. With a language, we learn words and phrases that communicate thoughts and ideas to others. And in a very real sense, that’s what music is. Sometimes, the actual thing we’re communicating may not […]
