How to Write Songs
How to Write Goa Trance Songs
So you want to write Goa Trance. You want that hypnotic swirl of arpeggios, the acid squiggles that feel like your brain is being gentl...
How to Write Synth-Metal Songs
You want riffs that bruise and synths that haunt the lobby of your dreams. Synth metal blends the visceral punch of metal with the cine...
How to Write Trot Songs
Want to write a trot song that makes grandparents cry, karaoke bars scream, and your aunt text you three crying emojis? Good. You are i...
How to Write Heartland Rock Songs
You want songs that smell like leather seats, gas station coffee, and the ache of a town that will not quit. Heartland rock is the chro...
How to Write Reggae Punk Songs
You want the sweetness of reggae and the teeth of punk in one sweaty package. You want a groove that makes people sway and a chorus tha...
How to Write Japanese Jazz Songs
Want to write a jazz song that feels like a neon night train through Shibuya but also sounds like it could be in a Kyoto tea house? Goo...
How to Write Old-Time Songs
So you want your song to sound like a porch, an old radio, and a memory all mixed into one. Good. This guide is for people who love dir...
How to Write Chicago Hard House Songs
You want a track that slams the floor and makes the DJ point at you. Chicago hard house is raw, relentless, and built for sweaty rooms ...
How to Write Speed Metal Songs
You want songs that hit like a bullet with melody and muscle. You want riffs that make fingers bleed and choruses that make crowds jump...
How to Write Balkan Folk Music Songs
Want to write a Balkan folk song that makes people stomp, cry, dance, and then ask if you are actually from their grandma's village? Go...