Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018 out now
July 6, 2018 in Features, News
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more…
James Linderman
Songwriting publishes first ‘How I Wrote’ book
June 14, 2017 in News
Origin stories of over 40 much-loved hits from the 60s to the present day, as told by the songwriters themselves…
Three songwriting goals for 2016
February 11, 2016 in Features, Tips & Techniques
Stuck in a creative rut so far this year? James Linderman has some ideas to help you get out of…
Songwriting technique: Harmonic quality of chords
March 17, 2014 in Features, Tips & Techniques
First of a two-part article, in which Berklee Music’s James Linderman looks at chord quality and the moods they create…
Songwriting Tip: Your first idea might not be the best idea
May 7, 2013 in Features, Tips & Techniques
James Linderman explains why plan B might be better than plan A as you decide the best melodies and chords…
