Songwriting Tips, News & More

by Aimee Laurence

There are good songs out there and bad songs, and all songwriters can probably say that they’re...

by Joel Syder

Without seeming patronizing, doing anything for the first time can seem overwhelming and difficult....

Inside the Record Breaking Hit “Old Town Road”

No one in the music industry saw Lil Nas X coming....

[Expert Songwriting Advice] Learn the Rules of Song Structure

by Mark Cawley

The following is adapted from Mark's new...

How Words Change as a Song Progresses

by Gary Ewer

Over the 4 minutes of a good song, it’s normal for some things to...

5 Tips for Improving Your Song’s Melodic Hooks

by Jason Blume

Melodic hooks can be the heart of a song. These tasty...

[Songwriting Advice] Size Matters: A Study in Prosody

by Pat Pattison

Lana Del Ray’s single, Ride, creates a...

6 Benefits of Collaboration in Songwriting

by Pam Sheyne

If you glance at the songwriter credits on any music charts...

[Expert Songwriting Advice] The Real Stuff Is The Good Stuff – How to Write A Song

by Mark Cawley

There is no one...

7 Beatles Secrets about Songwriting I wish I'd Discovered Decades Sooner (Part 2)

The song writing...