Write A Backstory For Your Song Sep 04, 2021

It’s important to write a backstory for your song. Let’s talk about why.

 

It Helps Flesh Out The Character Of Your Story In Your Mind

One reason it’s important to write a...

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Don't End On A I Chord Sep 04, 2021

 

Joseph talks about breaking out of your songwriting box and ending your song on something other than a I chord.

Why mindlessly end on a I chord because “That’s what most people...

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Add Chords, What Are They All About? Sep 04, 2021

Learning a new type of chord is like adding a tool to your toolbox. Sure, that Phillips-head screwdriver was helpful, but sometimes you need a Flat-head.

Sure, you can cook with vegetable oil, but...

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Why You're Wrong About Music Theory Sep 04, 2021

“BUT THE BEATLES DIDN’T KNOW MUSIC THEORY!”. So? Steve Jobs didn’t graduate college, does that mean it’s better not to go to college?

On average, people with...

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You Need To Know Your Why Sep 04, 2021

It’s now 2020. A new year. A new decade. Another year to make your mark on this world with your music.

Behind all that you do as a songwriter and musician, there must be a reason.

A...

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How To Start Arranging Sep 04, 2021

Arranging can be really overwhelming. How on earth do you get from that singer-songwriter style song with a basic guitar strum pattern all the way to a fully-arranged song?

How do you know what...

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How To Start Writing A Melody Sep 04, 2021

Don’t know how to start writing your melody?

Do you have chords and lyrics, but are lost on how to start your melody? Or did you want to write your melody before doing anything else? Maybe...

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How To Start Writing Lyrics Sep 04, 2021

I get it, you want to write a song, but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re trying to start with lyrics and find yourself staring at a blank page. Maybe you have some music written...

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The Strongest Melody/Chord Pairings Sep 04, 2021

We all want our chords and melody to work together as one. 

If they don’t, our songs will feel off. They will sound amateurish. 

A great songwriter knows the art of utilizing...

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Tempo Changes are Terrible Sep 04, 2021

I know you want to add energy to your chorus. But don’t change the tempo.

I know you think the bridge drags a bit. But don’t change the tempo.

I know you think tempo changes...

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Great Lyrics are Precise Lyrics Sep 04, 2021

Ultimately, your song is made up of lyrics, melody, and harmony (chords). Of those 3, Lyrics are the only one you can put in a frame and hang up on your wall.  

Whether or not you see...

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Don't Edit Your Lyrics Too Soon Sep 04, 2021

I get it, sometimes you just want to get to the next step of your songwriting process more quickly. Once you have your initial lyrics, you’re ready to dive into edit mode.

Maybe you’re...

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