Is It Time to Move On to Your Next Song?

Not everything needs to be decided at the songwriting stage; save some decisions for the recording studio. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. (Get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” FREE right now) _____________ It may seem a bit weird to be addressing this issue: how do […]

Today’s Blurry Line Between Songwriting and Producing

Get your songs working well before you begin the recording-production process. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ As you know, I write about songwriting and song arranging and production in this blog almost as if they are the same […]

Give Your Song a Bit of a Surprise to Separate It From the Others

Though risky, adding something unique in the design of your song can pay off. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ It’s a tricky tightrope to walk: writing a song that sounds enough like the others that it comes across […]

The Value of Objective Listening

With subjective listening, you’re usually too easy or too hard on yourself. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Objective listening simply refers to your ability to hear your own music without being unduly influenced by the fact that […]

How Musical Anticipation Builds Song Energy

Suddenly dropping instruments from the mix can create song energy by increasing anticipation. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ In music, creating a sense of anticipation helps to create energy and momentum and keep listeners hooked. But getting […]

Sending A Song Over the Top With the Right Key Choice

Experimenting with a song’s key, tempo, instrumentation and basic feel can reveal a hidden hit. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Whoever said, “You’re not selling the steak, you’re selling the sizzle” could have easily been talking about musical performance. […]