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Songwriting Tips & Tutorials

Don't let creative blocks get in the way of songwriting. Explore our resources below to help keep your creative momentum going by improving your songwriting with tutorials on lyric writing, music theory, workflow, and more.

Our Best Articles on Songwriting 

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9 Ways to Overcome Writer's Block as a Musician

Learn nine ways to help overcome writer's block, get past creative hurdles, and push the reset button on your songwriting workflow.
August 21, 2018
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How to Start a Song: 5 Effective Techniques

These five definitive ways for how to start a song will give you the inspiration to kickstart the creative process and make your tunes even more exciting.
October 22, 2018
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Songwriting Techniques: 13 Ways to End a Song

Stuck on how to finish your tune? Join us as we explore 13 songwriting techniques for how to end a song, including examples from hit singles both new and old.
September 11, 2018

Most Recent Songwriting Articles

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How to Create, Produce, Mix, and Master Your Own Music (Start to Finish)

Learn how to use iZotope and Native Instruments tools to turn your earliest ideas into release-ready tracks—from creating and producing all the way to mixing and mastering your music.
March 1, 2022
Use these ten pro songwriting tips for vocalists to take your music to the next level
10 Pro Songwriting Tips for Vocalists

Are you trying to write better lyrics and melodies? Discover these top ten songwriting tips for vocalists from an expert topline vocalist and producer.
May 13, 2021
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Why You Should Use the Spire App Instead of Voice Memos

There are tons of iPhone apps for recording. Today, we’ll look at how the Spire app gives you higher-quality recordings and more options than Voice Memos.
May 6, 2021
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How to Rap over a Beat in Spire Studio

Spire Studio is the ideal companion for any rapper, making it easier than ever to rap over a beat. Download this Spire session and give it a shot yourself!
April 9, 2020
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7 Tips for Recording Hip-Hop Vocals in Spire Studio

Hip-hop vocals cover a wider range of vocal styles than almost any other genre. We’ve created some helpful tips to get you started on your own hip-hop vocal production grind in Spire Studio.
March 12, 2020
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Kimbra Shares Mixing Techniques on Song “Secret Tapes”

Watch as artist, songwriter, and producer Kimbra shares her approach to mixing while producing and the tools she used to do so on her song, “Secret Tapes.”
October 16, 2019
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The Power of the Pre-Chorus

A great pre-chorus shows its power subtly within a song. By creating separation, bridging the gap, reinforcing the chorus, and serving multiple functions, the pre-chorus may be the greatest workhorse in pop music.
September 24, 2019
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How to Create Strong Melodies

Most great songs with epic melodies are actually quite simple. Learn how to take one good idea or melody line and develop it into a whole song section.
July 25, 2019
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