Songwriting Advice
How to Write Cape Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like salt water and braai smoke and still hit the pocket like a trumpet solo. Cape Jazz is not a museum piec...
Free Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want to write jazz songs that sound like they belong in a smoky club and on a playlist without sounding like you copied someone els...
How to Write Ska Songs
You want people to skank in the crowd and not look confused while doing it. You want a guitar chop that clicks in the chest, a bass lin...
How to Write Funk Lyrics
You want your words to move like a bass line. You want lines that snap on the one, land on a pocket, and make people nod while they say...
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How to Write Funky House Lyrics
You want lyrics that make the dance floor grin, sweat, and sing along at 4 a.m. Funky house is not just about the bass and the beat. Th...
Ascap or BMI for Producers
Ever found yourself mid-beat in the studio, wondering if your music career is about to take a left turn into the labyrinth of licensing...
How to Write Songs About Mindfulness
You want a song that calms without boring, that teaches without lecturing, and that still sounds like you. Mindfulness songs are not yo...
Melodic Death Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that slice skulls and melodies that stick in the ear like a cursed pop chorus. You want growls that feel like volcanic a...
Big Beat Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you know the importance of creating songs that resonate with your audience. Big beat songwriting is an art that requires...