Imitation isn’t just a sincere form of flattery, it’s also a good way for novice melody-makers to hone their craft...
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Ryan Buckner takes us through the fundamentals of musical dynamics, the element that brings light and shade to your songwriting...
This month, all-singing, all-songwriting columnist Lisa looks at the songwriting process and reveals some of her own sources of inspiration...
Berkleemusic Ambassador James Linderman offers up some advice for those who do the bulk of their songwriting on the guitar...
This month our NYC-based columnist, British singer-songwriter Lisa Redford, looks at the importance of getting out there and meeting people...
If the piano is your primary songwriting instrument, here are some tips to help you get more out of it...
What have The Troggs and Green Day got in common? An appreciation for 12-bar blues chord progressions for one thing...
Columnist Lisa Redford is a British singer-songwriter based in NYC. This month, she looks at promoting yourself via social media...
Almost all chords in popular songwriting are constructed using triads. Jack Jennings explains what they are and how they work...
James Linderman explains why plan B might be better than plan A as you decide the best melodies and chords...
New monthly columnist Lisa Redford is a British singer-songwriter based in NYC. This month, she looks at tackling writer’s block...
Though it may seem to defy musical logic, chorus rhythms are usually longer than verse rhythms. Gary Ewer explains why…...
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