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by Anthony Ceseri  Writing a great melody may be the most important part of writing a song people will love. After...

Whether you’re a beginner songwriter or a seasoned veteran, it’s always easy to start a song, but finishing it is a...

[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...

[Songwriting Advice] How to Become a Topline Songwriter

 by Karen Randle

What is Toplining?

Toplining is writing a...

Eight Ways to Get Inspiration on Writing Songs

by Jean Jennings

Do you often wonder how some people always seem...