Songwriting Advice
How To Write A Gospel Song
You want a song that moves people to their feet or makes them cry in the car on the way home. You want a chorus that feels like a praye...
Hardbass Songwriting Advice
You want a track that punches the speakers and makes people squat in sync. Hardbass is a mood. It is speed, attitude, and bass that mov...
Memphis Rap Songwriting Advice
If you want to write Memphis rap that makes people nod slow and play it loud in the car with the windows down you need two things. The ...
Drumfunk Songwriting Advice
Drumfunk, a subgenre of drum and bass, is characterized by its fast-paced, high-energy beats and intricate drum patterns. Emerging in t...
How To Make Your Own Lyrics For A Song
You want lyrics that hit like a punchline and stick like gum on the subway floor. You want words that feel true, singable, and not like...
Comedy Rock Songwriting Advice
You want people to laugh, nod, and sing along while your guitar punches like a fist bump. Comedy rock is not a novelty trick. It is a c...
Nordic Popular Music Songwriting Advice
You live somewhere with long winters and excellent coffee. You also want songs that cut through the noise and travel farther than your ...
Cape Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want a tune that smells like the sea wind off the Cape Town waterfront and tastes like a good braai with friends. You want a melody...
Soukous Songwriting Advice
If you want people to dance until their shoes call for mercy then soukous might be your secret weapon. Soukous is the Congolese rocket ...
Nu-Disco Songwriting Advice
Nu-Disco, a revival of the classic disco sound, has been gaining popularity in recent years. Characterized by its funky basslines, catc...