Songwriting Advice
How to Write Futurepop Songs
Futurepop is the glittering sibling of synth driven electronica. It borrows pop clarity and club energy while dressing them in widescre...
How to Write Lyrics About Dreams vs. Reality
You just woke up from a wild dream where you were commuting on a whale and your ex was the DJ. You remember a line or a feeling but the...
How to Write Lyrics About Childhood Memories
You want a lyric that smells like grandma's kitchen but hits like a truth bomb. Childhood memories are emotional dynamite. They can mak...
How to Write a Song About Communication Skills
You want a song that teaches without sounding like a lecture from a brown couch. You want a chorus that sticks like gum under a sneaker...
How to Write Lyrics About Bungee Jumping
You want your listener to feel the stomach lurch, the helmet hair, and the tiny prayer that slips out like a bad text message. Bungee j...
L-Pop Songwriting Advice
Yes, L-Pop is a thing you can own. It is Latin influenced pop that blends infectious melodies, bilingual swagger, and danceable rhythms...
James Stroud, President/Producer at Stroudavarious Contact Details
Who is James Stroud?
James Stroud is a renowned music industry executive, currently serving as the President and Producer at Stroudavar...
How to Write Celtic Music Songs
You want a song that smells like peat smoke and fresh rain but also slaps on a playlist. You want a melody that feels like it grew out ...
How to Write a Song About Fishing And Angling
You want a song that smells like lake water and nostalgia but also slaps on Spotify. Whether you are writing a ballad about a failed ca...
Demo to Release: Minimal Gear Maximal Impact
You do not need a million dollars of gear to release a song that sounds serious. You need smart choices, ruthless editing, and a workfl...