The short answer:
- A major chord has a Perfect 1st, Major 3rd and Perfect...
1. You Used Cliches
If I hear one more song talk about “never getting older” I’m gonna punch my computer screen. For frame of reference, the screen cost me about $200. Worth...
Sometimes life is going too well. There’s no drama, no heartbreak, no despair to write about. Maybe your teenage angst is gone or you just don’t love tractors the way you used to.
So...
One’s creative identity is foundational to who you are as a musical artist. Understanding what you value, what you like, and who you are is unendingly important.
So how do we find our...
Ah, intervals.
Intervals are a core concept of music. They give us chords and harmony. They allow us to craft a melody that glides or jumps from note to note.
If you have a firm understanding of...
Do you ever wonder where to go with your lyrics? Do you have a great theme, but don’t know how to get a chorus, bridge, and 2+ verses?
We’ve all been there. Here are 3 methods to figure...
Sometimes people are going to give you feedback. Some you asked for, others because people like giving unwarranted opinions. There are a few things to understand when receiving feedback.
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Some people think good, artistic music needs to be advanced, inaccessible, and more pretentious than Kanye West with a Cigar and French Accent.
Others think music needs to be soulless, recycled...
Do you know what notes you’re working with when someone says “This song is in the Key of E natural minor”? If you forget what notes are sharp or flat in a key, do you have any...
Do you know what notes you’re working with when someone says “This song is in the Key of E Major”? If you forget what notes are sharp or flat in a key, do you have any way to...
You know what isn’t fun? Someone testing you.
But melodies don’t have feelings, so we don’t have to worry about testing them.
That and these tests are very simple and yet...
Even when you get the hang of songwriting, arranging can be overwhelming. It’s a whole different beast. Now you need to take your vocal and guitar piece and turn it into a full performance...
