Using a Minor-IV Chord In a Major Progression

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Music as Wallpaper, and Lessons Learned

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Finding the Melody Inside a Line of Lyric

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What Makes a Great Song Hook?

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Determining the Definition of Success in Songwriting

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Tips For Writing a Pre-Chorus Melody

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