Professional songwriting coach James Linderman was asked what to do if you can only write song lyrics. Here’s his answer…...
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Our new edition features Black Francis, Jamie Cullum, Gabriella Cilmi, Guy Chambers, Grant Nicholas, Jenna Andrews, Gretchen Peters and more...
Songwriting coach James Linderman advises on the best use of these lesser-known chords, and how they can ‘augment’ your song...
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more...
Origin stories of over 40 much-loved hits from the 60s to the present day, as told by the songwriters themselves...
Stuck in a creative rut so far this year? James Linderman has some ideas to help you get out of it...
First of a two-part article, in which Berklee Music’s James Linderman looks at chord quality and the moods they create...
James Linderman explains why plan B might be better than plan A as you decide the best melodies and chords...
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I made a New Years Resolution to post an unplugged or minimalistic version of one of my songs every week this year. Some are old
In May 2020 I made a pledge to myself to write an original song every month. With my song 'Bells'. I am one of the
Keep on keeping on, each and every day; Magic can happen in a garden shed!
My songwriting is integral to my life and my sense of connection with being alive. As a dyslexic, it is equal parts therapy and my
We are getting together on zoom and adapting and developing our songs. Trying to play guitar and piano daily to help something happen. The act