Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music
June 15, 2021
The mellotron may be an old instrument, but it’s all over modern music. Just listen to the score for The Mandalorian If you want to
Category: Songwriting
Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music
March 8, 2021
The mellotron may be an old instrument, but it’s all over modern music. Just listen to the score for The Mandalorian If you want to
Music Scales: Beginner’s Guide to Musical Scales
January 25, 2021
Music theory scares many a musician. And, yes, there are some very complicated aspects of it. But in this post, we’re keeping it simple. I’ll
How to Quickly Learn to Play Music by Ear
January 18, 2021
If you want to up your game as a songwriter, musician, producer, performer… Learn to play music by ear. Playing by ear simply means playing
How to Write a Chorus: 7 Steps to Writing a Magnetic Chorus
December 25, 2020
Not sure how to write a chorus? Well, here’s the thing… It’s the most important aspect of any great song. So chorus-writing is a skill
Modern Songwriting Tips: How to Make Your Song Cause Chills
December 21, 2020
Think about a song that gave you the chills the first time you heard it. Goosebumps. A shiver down your spine. A tune that literally
How to Get a Publishing Deal for Songwriters (6 Top Tips)
December 7, 2020
One of the many ways songwriters can make money is with a publishing deal. But lots of songwriters aren’t sure what these deals are. Today,
How to Cover a Song: Making and Releasing Killer Covers
November 30, 2020
Cover songs can do wonders for artists. Think about all the cover songs better than the originals… Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” covered by Johnny Cash
How to Write Lyrics: 7 Simple Tips for Mind-Blowing Songs
November 27, 2020
Lyrics are one of the most important parts of your song. They act as an anchor for the song, allowing listeners to strongly identify with
How Much Do Songwriters Make? [Careers in Music]
November 2, 2020
Ignore the skeptics when they say you can’t make money as a songwriter. You can, and I’ll talk about how below. But how much do
