4 Apps to Help You Choose Chords in Your Songs
American songwriter Harlan Howard once said, “all you need is three chords and the truth.” Howard was right, but sometimes a song calls for more...
Songwriting
9 Ways to Overcome Writer's Block as a Musician
Writer's block is the worst. Sometimes it can feel like you’re incapable of finding the right way to say what it is you mean, other times it’s as if you just...
How to Write a Head-Turning Blues-Rock Riff
In almost any genre you can think of, the bass or guitar riff, if executed with precision, can propel a song from plain to prolific in a flurry of...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Bass Grooves
Alongside the drums, the bass guitar is the backbone of almost any band, driving the song forward while complementing the other instruments in the mix or...
Mastering Rhyme Schemes in Lyric Writing
If you’ve been writing songs for a while, you’ll know that rhymes can be a super helpful tool in your lyric writing. However, have you ever looked at...
How to Choose the Right DAW for Songwriters
Songwriting might be a creative practice, but today’s songwriters live in a digital age where technology is also a part of the process. Whether you’re recording...
6 Percussion Instruments to Spice Up Your Song's Rhythm
Percussion may be the most overlooked element in recorded music (especially for the non-drummers out there). But try taking a listen back to some of your...
10 Co-Writing Exercises that Will Spark Your Creativity
Songwriting with a partner or in a group can be a lot of fun. But what if the creative juices aren’t flowing? Here are ten exercises you can do with your...
Object Writing: Your Secret to Vivid Song Lyrics
As a songwriter, you're frequently searching for ideas from your own experiences. Some songs come quickly, while others seem like they don't want to be...
3 Simple Chromatic Chords to Change Up Your Songs
A chromatic chord is a chord that contains at least one note that is not native to the key of your song. This stands in contrast to diatonic chords,...
Songwriting Tips: Making Your Melodies Memorable, Part I
Writing songs can be a lot of fun, but it isn't easy. You're balancing a lot: expressing your emotions, telling a unique story, and keeping your...
5 Types of Rhymes You Can Use in Your Song
So you're writing a song about heartbreak and you're trying to find a word that rhymes with "love." The obvious choices are absolutely nausea-inducing:...
