Music doesn’t always need a structure to follow, but songs definitely do in order for the lyrics to convey an idea.
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Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.21.13
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good song hooks. You might even want to consider setting aside some time to write only hooks.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.20.13
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.18.13
There’s always room for improvement. Keep honing your songs until you know they’ll be a smash.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.17.13
Don’t sell yourself short by settling for the first drafts of your songs. Try playing it several different ways to see which approach best fits your composition.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.15.13
Someone once said, “Songwriters and poets suffer from the same affliction . . . they both believe they have something to say.” Make sure you have something to say.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.14.13
A big part of finding inspiration for your songs is putting yourself in situations that rouse inspiration and then recognizing it when it comes.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.13.13
One of the best abilities you can develop as a songwriter is being able to sing harmonies on the fly. Try practicing singing harmony to the music you’re listening to. This is really an act of composition, and as you become more fluent, it will help your composition ability.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.12.13
Don’t mix up the “creative” and “critiquing” phases of writing songs. When you do this, you stifle your best ideas.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.11.13
One way to avoid verse-chorus sameness in your songs is to use a technique known as “octave displacement.” By moving a chorus melody into a higher octave, you can can help differentiate it from a verse melody that sounds similar.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.10.13
Being economic with your words can help in writing undeniable song hooks to reel in your audience
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.9.13
Looking for creative ideas for your songs? Stop listening to music that sounds like yours — your natural tendencies will ALREADY take you that direction. Let those tendencies flow while absorbing other influences.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.8.13
Work hard at your songwriting, but enjoy it too! Don’t let composing songs become a chore, or your creative juices are sure to disappear.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.7.13
Possible places to find cool song titles include everyday speech, familiar phrases, interesting turns of phrase, intense emotions, deeply felt convictions, a pleasant place or thing, or maybe even a friend’s insight into a problem or feeling.
Today’s Songwriting Tip | 3.5.13
Map the chain of thoughts flowing from your initial idea. They can take your songs in unexpected directions.












