Songwriting Advice
How to Write Lyrics About Inclusion
You want your song to include people without making them feel like a prop. You want lines that land like a hug, not a lecture. You want...
How to Write Songs About Gardens
You want a song that smells like wet soil and makes people feel like they remember a summer they almost forgot. Gardens are emotional g...
The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...
How to Write Gabber Lyrics
Want lyrics that sound like a cement mixer full of adrenaline? Gabber is ruthless and honest. It is short, loud, and often ridiculous i...
Rca Records A&R
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at RCA Records A&R, where the magic happens and the next big hit is discovered? Pictur...
How to Write Lyrics About Role Models
Write a song about someone who made you better without sounding like a biography or a museum plaque. You want truth, texture, and a cho...
How to Write Reductionism Songs
Reductionism songs are the art of saying more by saying less. Think Leonard Cohen whispering cosmic pain into a single toothbrush, or B...
How to Write Songs About Rhythm
You want a song that makes people move without thinking about it. You want a lyric that feels like a drum hit. You want melody and word...
How to Write Neo-Psychedelia Songs
You want your music to feel like a velvet room with fluorescent constellations. You want textures that bend time, lyrics that rattle li...
How to Write a Song About Mental Health Awareness
You want your song to help, not harm. You want honesty without exploitation. You want listeners to feel seen, not manipulated. This gui...