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Since there are no rules set in stone when it comes to songwriting, it can be difficult to find an exercise that suits you. Therefore I’ve compiled a handful of songwriting exercises in this article that all focus on different aspects of the songwriting process. Consider these exercises to be a buffet you can choose from.
Read MoreIn order to write a basic chord progression, we need to look at which chords go well with each other and why. We then need to establish how long our progression is going to be in terms of how many measures and how often we change chords. And then we need to choose which parts of our progression are going to be “stable” chords and which will be “unstable”.
Read MoreA few simple tricks like keeping a journal, taking a walk, or creating something in a different artform, for example, can help you to break out of your creative rut. The main goal of these tricks is to look at the bigger picture of your current creative process, and why you’re currently stuck.
Read MoreSongwriting has never been a clear-cut science where you can always apply the same formulas and magically create a great melody. There are however a few tricks we could use to improve like opening with a large interval, using a rhythmic phrase, using stable vs. unstable notes, and going up & down.
Read MoreWriting good lyrics for a song is hands down one of the hardest aspects of the songwriting process. At least for me, it is, because I've had this problem myself so many times, and over the past few years I've learned a couple of tips and tricks to work my way around this problem. So here are 7 tips to write song lyrics without having any inspiration.
Read MoreWe often expect ourselves to immediately write down some wonderful song lyrics. But this is a huge burden that is actually holding us back. Try writing down an experience, story, or dream first, this gives you a starting point from where your inspiration can flow.
Read MoreA lot of it comes down to introducing a rhythmic and melodic motif, that serves as a common thread for the listener to follow. Also, the strategic placement of where all your phrases are going to be, and particularly the one that holds the title lyrically is very important.
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