"Beating Songwriter's Block" – An Overview

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Using Contrasting Elements to Keep Listeners Interested

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If You’re Trying To Be Unique, You Might Be Trying Too Hard

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5 Secrets to Making the Verse-Chorus Format Work

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The Tricky Definition of "Good" In Music

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The Benefits of Starting Songs By Working Out the Lyric First

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