Songwriting Advice
How to Write Ranchera Songs
You want a ranchera that hits like a tequila shot and lingers like abuela's perfume. You want a chorus your audience can shout back at ...
John Virant, CEO/Pres at Rounder Records Contact Details
John Virant is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the CEO and President of Rounder Records, a prestigious independent re...
How to Write Instrumental Rock Songs
You want an instrumental that does not need words to make your listeners feel assaulted and healed at the same time. You want riffs tha...
Futurepop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that sounds like the lights in a rainy city at three in the morning. You want a beat that moves the feet and a chorus t...
How to Write Songs About Voice
You want a song that makes someone feel heard. Whether you mean the literal singing voice, the inner voice that nags you at 2 a.m., or ...
Margaret Tomlin, Director, A&R at Sony Music Nashville Contact Details
Margaret Tomlin is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at Son...
How to Write Mákina Lyrics
You want lyrics that explode in a packed room. You want chants that the DJ queues and fifteen people scream back in perfect time. Mákin...
How to Write Klezmer Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people laugh until they cry then cry until they howl with the band. Klezmer is a living tradition that leans ...
Nick Drake - Pink Moon Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Short version You want to learn how a tiny, almost whisper quiet song can feel like a punch to the solar plexus. You want to steal tech...
Larry Heller, Executive Producer at Analog Productions Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Larry Heller, Executive Producer at Analog Productions, can be a game-...