Songwriting Advice
How to Write Boogie Rock Songs
You want a riff that makes people stagger toward the dance floor and a chorus that gets stuck like gum in a sneaker. Boogie rock blends...
How to Write a Song About Mentorship
Want to write a song about mentorship that does not read like a corporate pamphlet? Good. Me too. Mentorship in music can be tender, me...
How to Write Lyrics About Doubt
Doubt is a gold mine for writers who are brave enough to admit they do not have all the answers. It is messy and petty and deeply human...
No Reversion Or Buy-Back Window - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You signed a deal and now your song lives somewhere you cannot reach. Welcome to the club nobody wanted to join. The good news is most ...
Managers Who Stole Money From Music
Ever wondered how some music managers managed to pull off the ultimate bandit act, making off with what should have been hard-earned ro...
Rhyme Schemes 101 (AAA AABB ABAB)
If you want lines that smack the brain and stick in the ear, you need to understand rhyme schemes like a pro. This guide will teach you...
How to Write Lyrics About Enemies
You want to write about someone who wronged you and make it feel epic, funny, and shareable. You do not want to sound petty or reckless...
How to Write Big Room House Lyrics
You want a lyric that a crowd can chant through the drop. You want words that slice through a stadium PA system while a synth face plan...
Dennis Bailey, Founder & President at D. Bailey Management
Dennis Bailey is a renowned music industry professional who has made a name for himself as the founder and president of D. Bailey Manag...
How to Write Songs About Identity
You want a song that smells like you without being a diary entry that only you can enjoy. You want a lyric that makes someone else nod ...