Songwriting Advice
How to Write Lyrics About Creativity
You want to sing about making art without sounding like a motivational poster or a think piece from a creative writing class. You want ...
How to Write Japanese Hip Hop Songs
You want bars that slap and lyrics that feel honest in Japanese. Maybe you already rap in English and want to expand your toolkit. Mayb...
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...
West Coast Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want your tune to sound like sun on a boardwalk without sounding like elevator music. West Coast jazz has a reputation for cool cla...
Angélique Kidjo - Agolo Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to steal the lesson not the melody then you are in the right place. We are not transcribing the entire lyric. That would be...
How to Write Songs About Addiction
Trigger warning: This article contains frank discussion of substance use and self harm. If you are in crisis please reach out to local ...
How to Write Danish Traditional Music Songs
You want a song that smells like sea air, rye bread, and a small town drunk telling the truth at midnight. You want a melody that sits ...
Feature Appearance Fee Paid But No Credit - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You showed up, sang your heart out, cashed the check, and your name disappeared like a Snapchat story. Getting paid to feature on a tra...
How to Write Hip House Songs
Hip house is where the block party meets the club floor. Think boom bap swagger wearing four on the floor shoes. It is house music ener...
Avant-Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a pop song that smells like a museum exhibit and a dive bar at the same time. You want hooks that sneak into the elevator and ...