Songwriting Advice
Scott Mello, Booking Agent at Opus 3 Artists
Scott Mello is a highly respected booking agent at Opus 3 Artists, a leading talent agency in the music industry. With years of experie...
Straight-Ahead Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want a tune that swings, tells a story, and survives a smoky club with a full bar and one angry saxophonist. You want a melody that...
New Mexico Music Songwriting Advice
New Mexico, known for its vibrant cultural heritage, has a thriving music scene that is deeply rooted in its rich history. From traditi...
How to Write Lyrics About Conversation
You want dialogue that sounds like a real human, not a script read by a robot trying to be edgy. Conversation in songwriting is the fas...
How to Write Lyrics About Nostalgia
Nostalgia is emotional cheat code. It can make a three note melody feel sacred and a half remembered phrase land like a gut punch. The ...
How to Write Western/Cowboy Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like saddle leather and coffee at dawn. You want lines that make people picture a wide sky without naming th...
How to Write Songs About Faith
You want a song about faith that does not feel like a pamphlet or a sermon. You want the feeling in the chest to translate into lines p...
Hauntology Songwriting Advice
Hauntology is a subgenre of music that emerged in the 2000s, characterized by its eerie, atmospheric soundscapes and nostalgic value. T...
How to Write Dark Cabaret Lyrics
You want songs that smell like cigarette smoke, broken mirrors, and a wink in the dark. You want lines that feel equal parts vaudeville...
Alternative Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
As a hip hop artist, you're likely no stranger to the genre's rich history and cultural significance. From its roots in the 1970s to it...