What happened to all the chords?
Here, Ben Morss explores in detail why songs featuring multiple chord progressions have become such a rarity in today’s Top 40 songs, with single-progression tracks now largely ruling the roost. Continue reading
Why artists should ask what they can do for their fans
For bands and artists, it can be all to easy to fall into a jaded, adversarial mindset about the world around you. Instead, it’s important to consider what you can. Continue reading
Everything you should know about Spotify’s new songwriter’s hub, Noteable
As part of its expansion of services to artists, Spotify’s Songwriter & Publishing Relations Team is debuting Notable, a new service for songwriters. Here, we break down what you need. Continue reading
Feedback: how to handle exposing your songs to the public
While performing and publishing music can a great form of self-expression, exposing your most personal creative work to the general public, and dealing with the ensuing feedback, can be difficult.. Continue reading
The best way to collaborate online with other musicians
Collaborating with other artists can be rewarding, but the logistics of doing so online are often challenging, and can lead to a lot of wasted time. Here, we look at. Continue reading
5 ways to use music as a storytelling tool
While music is more accessible than ever, converting casual listeners into fans remains a big challenge. Storytelling is a great tool for communicating to listeners who you are – not. Continue reading
7 songwriting rules (and when to break them!)
As with any creative profession, songwriting has some valuable guidelines that are important when it comes to developing listenable songs. Like so many rules surrounding creativity, however, it’s just as. Continue reading
8 ways to improve your songwriting this year
While a fun and rewarding process on the occasions when it goes well, writing good music – like any skill – takes time to master. Here, we look at a. Continue reading
Our 7 favorite songwriting blogs for a hit of inspiration
With the embarrassment of riches that is internet advice, finding useful, high quality advice on the art of songwriting can feel overwhelming. To make things a little easier, we here. Continue reading
The ‘Change One Thing’ Songwriting Technique
While you might have a technique that just ‘works’ for you when it comes to songwriting, using the same process over and over again can eventually cause your music to. Continue reading
