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...
Interview: Seafret
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'The Life Of Riley' by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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Four strategies for improving your lyrics
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote ‘Living In The Past’ by Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime' by The Korgis' James Warren
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How I wrote 'Echo Beach' by Martha And The Muffins’ Mark Gane
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Interview: Franky Perez
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