The Power of Simplicity in Songwriting

If you want to put a smile on a listener’s face — simplify your music. ____________ 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”. _____________ Ask someone to name the greatest composer who ever lived, and you will no doubt hear the […]

Stimulating Your Creative Mind

Are you a curious musician? You need to expand your musical palette! ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Imagine that you’re walking into a store that sells newspapers and magazines. There’s a little coffee shop at the back with a […]

Songwriting Without Inspiration – How’s That Done?

5 ideas for writing without waiting to be inspired. ____________ 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”. _____________ Is it possible to write music without feeling inspired? And if you’re writing songs without feeling particularly inspired to do so, what’s making […]

Song Lyrics Need to Stimulate the Imagination

How to get an audience thinking what and how you want them to think. ____________ 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 a song moves from one section to another (e.g., from verse to chorus, chorus to bridge, etc.), […]

7 Ways to Use Musical Surprises In Your Songs

Like a TV show with a plot line twist, a musical surprise (carefully used) can be very exciting. ____________ 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”. _____________ Picture it – you’re watching a movie, and just as your attention is starting […]

Uncovering the Secrets of Beautiful Song Melodies

The well-placed tonic note, coupled with a climactic moment, helps create beautiful melodies. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ Every once in a while I get comments or emails from people who deride the value of song analysis. […]