chord substitution

Chord Substitution

If you’re a songwriter, you might find yourself getting stuck in the frustrating routine of writing the same boring chord […]

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Music Careers

When most people think of music careers they think of the professions mega pop stars like Adele, Kanye West and […]

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10 Songwriting Tips To Help You Write Memorable Music

Songwriting is something that routinely mystifies even the most seasoned musicians, and if you think about it, it makes perfect […]

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Songwriting Software

Just a few decades ago, if you wanted to record a demo or some mastered versions of your songs for […]

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Writing Guitar Riffs

A catchy guitar riff has the power to stay in a listener’s head for decades. Riffs from songs like “Daytripper” […]

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Key Signatures: What They Are and How They Work

The music theory term “key signatures” is something that has the power to bore musicians and non-musical people alike. It […]

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The Songwriting Process: Finding Your Voice

To non-musicians, the act of writing songs sometimes can seem as challenging and foreign as designing an aircraft meant to […]

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Elements of a Song

Even experienced songwriters and seasoned musicians listen to music without knowing exactly what is they’re listening to sometimes. Elements of […]

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Song Structure Tips for Songwriters

For a lot of people, music is a shapeless force that pops in and out of their day like a […]

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How To Write a Pop Song

Despite what you’ve heard, Pop music isn’t just songs from boy bands and teen idols. Pop music, or popular music, […]

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