Musical Modes: Unlock Your Songwriting Potential
July 15, 2020
The moment “Get Lucky” hit the radio, it was an instant hit. There are a thousand reasons for this. From Daft Punk’s flawless production to
Category: Songwriting
How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
July 3, 2020
Multitasking is hard. And that definitely includes singing and playing guitar at the same time. I taught myself how to play guitar in 2002, and
Music Intervals: Music Theory Made Easy
June 17, 2020
Looking to jumpstart your songwriting? Being intentional about the intervals you use can turn a good song into a hit. Today you’ll learn everything you
Songwriting Prompts: Supercharge Your Songwriting
May 6, 2020
Songwriting prompts are little ideas or sparks that can kick start your song. They come from all over, in many flavors, and they can be
Borrowed Chords: Write UNIQUE Music (2021)
April 22, 2020
Are you a songwriter looking to spice up the chord progressions of your songs? Sometimes a song will feature a “borrowed” chord. It can sound
11 Top Tips for Finishing Your Songs
April 3, 2020
Today we’re giving you our top 11 tips for finishing your songs. So if you have a lot of ideas for songs, but struggle to
Minor Chord Progressions: Write Deeply Emotional Music
January 15, 2020
What’s one thing many of the greatest artists of our time have in common? Think of artists like Johnny Cash and Amy Winehouse. Nirvana and
Rhyme Schemes: Write Lyrics That’ll Blow Your Fans Away
January 1, 2020
A solid rhyme scheme is a surefire way to catch a listener’s ear. Audiences love it, and rap and hip-hop take it to new heights
The Circle of Fifths (A Musician’s Best Friend)
December 11, 2019
Have you ever wondered why the melody and chord progression you use in your songs sound “right”? It’s largely because they come from the same
How Pros Make Hits: Believer by Imagine Dragons
December 4, 2019
—This blog post is a chapter from How Pros Make Hits by Tom Frampton, posted with permission.— With over one billion streams on YouTube, over
