Songwriters have spilled an ocean of ink and worn out countless sets of piano and lute strings while singing about love. When you write a love song, you’re adding another page to a songbook that’s …
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Why I Like it Rough
I’m not about to dispute that “studio magic” can be a beautiful thing. Brilliant production is an art unto itself. But a big, sexy production usually requires a proportionately good-looking …
31 Days Sample Chapter: Finish a Song
This is a sample chapter from my songwriting workbook, 31 Days to Better Songwriting. This ebook launches February 16th, 2011! Today, come Hell or high water, you are going to finish the first …
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“31 Days” Sample Chapter: Confront Your Fears
This is a sample chapter from my upcoming ebook, 31 Days to Better Songwriting, launching on February 16th! You are the greatest obstacle to your own success. There are two different forces at work …
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Your Songwriting Journey: Contrast on Every Level
Contrast makes songs (and lives) interesting. It’s a great tool for renewing listener attention, adding complexity, and taking your audience on an ultimately satisfying musical journey. Choose any …
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On Writing Lyrics: Make it Quick
Many of us are writing short, two to five minute songs. That means we have maybe three verses and a chorus in which to tell the whole story, to express the big idea. Length does not equal depth. The …