Chord Progressions: Switching From Minor to Major

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Love Songs and the Unique Approach

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Giving a Chorus Melody a Lift

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How Important is "Form" in the Songwriting Process?

Form, which you may also know by the words “design”, “structure”, or perhaps “outline” or “sketch,” refers to how your song changes over time. Verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, etc. – these are all words that speak to how a song develops, changes and grows through its 3-5 minutes. But in an art form where instinct counts for so much, is […]

Writing Quickly Kicks Your Songwriting Instincts Into Gear

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Turning a Good Story Into a Good Song

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