4 Ways To Grow Your Musical Idea Into A Full Arrangement
In this piece we look at four effective approaches for how you can water the seeds of a solid musical idea in order to grow it into a fully fledged. Continue reading
From Solo Artist To Hit Co-Writer: Jenny Owen Youngs’ Journey [INTERVIEW]
Known both for her pop culture podcasts Buffering the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars Investigations, as well as her independent work crafting indie rock, Jenny Owen Youngs has had a. Continue reading
9 Easy Places To Find Creative Lyric Ideas
Composing strong lyrics can be challenging, and consistently coming up with original, creative words for your music is often difficult for even the most experienced songwriters. Here we look at. Continue reading
Why Leon Bridges’ Powerful New Song ‘Sweeter’ Is Effective On Every Level
Released in the months following George Floyd’s murder, the song “Sweeter” by Leon Bridges and Terrace Martin is heavily informed by those events and the ensuing outcry. Here we explore. Continue reading
Songwriting Strategies: The Anti-Artist Way
Often when writing new music, artists find themselves stuck in something of a creative rut. Here we look at some creative techniques for broadening your songwriting horizons, and cultivating effective. Continue reading
Guide To Optimizing Your Songwriting For Sync
A sync license for film or television can be very rewarding for a songwriter. Unfortunately, a lot of what makes a song great and personal doesn’t always translate well into. Continue reading
How To Write A Protest Song
Protest songs have long played an important role in society, acting as the soundtrack to social change. For those looking to express their anger and frustration in light of current. Continue reading
Austin Kleon Says “Rip Off Other Musicians” (And He’s Right)
The idea of “stealing like an artist” has been around for a while, and can be as effectively applied to music as any other art form. Here we look at. Continue reading
ASCAP Takes 2020 Awards Shows Online
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announced plans to bring its annual slate of awards shows online during the coronavirus pandemic. The awards ceremonies – ASCAP Pop,. Continue reading
Inspiration Or Copy? A Guide To “Borrowing” Song Ideas
As a musician, it’s only natural to be inspired by the music of your ideals. So how does one practically harness this inspiration without it resulting in creatively (and legally). Continue reading
