James Linderman explains why plan B might be better than plan A as you decide the best melodies and chords...
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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…...
In part 2 of our guide to getting started in recording, we look at the hardware options – and smartphone...
If you’ve written some songs, want to record them but don’t know where to start… then here’s where to start!...
We’ve scoured the depths of YouTube to bring you a half dozen video clips which provide some priceless songwriting tips...
50 female songwriters on International Women's Day
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'At Seventeen' by Janis Ian
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How I wrote 'God Gave Rock And Roll To You' by Argent's Russ Ballard
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How we wrote Little Big Town's 'Girl Crush' by Lori McKenna
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