7 Mistakes New Songwriters Make Sep 04, 2021

I’ve been a new songwriter.

Everyone has.

And I’ve heard a lot of songs from different new songwriters.

Overall, there are 7 mistakes I see new songwriters making repeatedly.

In...

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Tools To Write Songs In 2021 Sep 04, 2021

 

Last week we talked about how to write songs in 2021. 

This week we’re talking about the technological tools we can utilize in our songwriting in 2021. 

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How To Write Songs In 2021 Sep 04, 2021

2021 is almost here.

So it’s time to celebrate all the awesome songs we’ve written over the last year.

But it’s also time to turn a new page and think about how we can do even...

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Music Or Lyrics First? 2 Advantages and Disadvantages Of Each Songwriting Method Sep 04, 2021

It’s one of the oldest debates in songwriting: Should I write the music or the lyrics first?

I’ve written songs I’m proud of with both methods, but there are definitely some...

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3 Reasons Songwriters MUST Keep Practicing Their Instruments Sep 04, 2021

It’s easy to get lazy about practicing your instruments when you start songwriting.

I get it. Songwriting is amazingly fun. Much more fun than practicing scales and forcing yourself to...

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Advantages of Songwriting In The Direct Address Point Of View Sep 04, 2021

Direct Address is the most intimate point of view.

Not only that, but it’s also the most popular songwriting point of view. 

Why? Well, one reason is it’s the most ...

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Advantages of Songwriting In The 2nd Person Point Of View Sep 04, 2021

2nd person point of view is the most intimate point of view with a distinct lack of “I”.

In other words, it’s the most intimate point of view that is completely...

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Advantages of Songwriting In The 1st Person Point Of View Sep 04, 2021

1st person point of view is the most intimate point of view that doesn’t have a “you” within the song.

In other words, it’s the most intimate point of view that...

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Advantages of Songwriting In The 3rd Person Point Of View Sep 04, 2021

It’s easy not to think about point of view when we’re songwriting.

In fact, I wouldn’t be shocked if you hadn’t thought what point of view your songs are in until...

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Get Your Songwriting Perspective Right Sep 04, 2021

As a songwriter, your perspective on songwriting matters.

If you don’t look at the process and craft right, you might spend a lot of time frustrated, not understanding why your...

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Crush Songwriter's Block: 3 Tips Sep 04, 2021

Writer’s block can be the worst.

Staring at a blank page, unable to write a single word. Sitting with your guitar, unable to play anything new and interesting. Your fingers unwilling to play...

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Find The Right Sounds For Your Songs Sep 04, 2021

When making a song from start to finish, there are more creative layers after writing the lyrics, melody, and chords.

Figuring out the arrangement for your song is often a completely...

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