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How to avoid being too Predictable in writing songs

by Scott Ashley Avoiding predictability in writing songs is essential for keeping your music fresh,...

by Scott Ashley Three winners of the USA Songwriting Competition have received Grammy nominations:...

by Scott Ashley The recording industry has seen a dramatic transformation over the years. In the...

by Scott Ashley Diane Warren's hits are envy of all songwriters, as she crafts hit after hit after...

by Scott Ashley Paul McCartney is currently the most successful songwriter of all time; he holds...

by Scott Ashley Max Martin is a highly successful Swedish songwriter and producer mega hit machine...

by Scott Ashley Here is an essential guide to Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) and why every...

by Scott Ashley Avoiding clichés in writing Christmas songs can be a challenge, as many of the...

by Scott Ashley It’s always nice to get credit for your work — and maybe even a paycheck! When...

by Scott Ashley Do you use interpolations when you write songs? Interpolation in songwriting is a...