Songwriting Advice
Porro Songwriting Advice
You want a porro that makes people stomp, clap, cry, and mess up their lipstick all at once. Porro is a Colombian rhythm with a big bra...
How Do People Write Songs
Short answer: People write songs in a thousand tiny creative ways and a handful of repeatable workflows that actually work. Some start ...
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 ...
Celtic Rock Songwriting Advice
You want thunder and tide in the same song. You want a chorus that smells like whiskey and open road and a melody that sounds older tha...
Post-Punk Revival Songwriting Advice
You want songs that sound like late night city lights flicking on and then refusing to give an explanation. You want guitars that jangl...
Cajun Music Songwriting Advice
You want a Cajun song that makes people clap, stomp, and tell their aunt about you at the next family picnic. You want a melody that si...
Creole Music Songwriting Advice
You want a Creole song that slaps, stomps, and makes people clap like they forgot they had a job the next day. Whether you are writing ...
How To Write A Song About Death
Death is terrifying and ordinary at the same time. It stalks the news cycle and shows up at family dinners. It knocks on apartments at ...
Rap Lyric Writer
Ever sat down to write a rap only to have your brain do a backflip like it just heard an off-beat snare? If you've ever found yourself ...
Traditional Blues Verses Songwriting Advice
You want to write a blues verse that makes people feel weathered, honest, and oddly hopeful while they cry into their cheap coffee. You...