Songwriting Advice
How to Write Sophisti-Pop Songs
You want songs that feel like a silk suit and a perfect martini. Sophisti-pop sits at the glamorous corner of pop, jazz, soul and adult...
Billy Joel - Piano Man Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you ever wanted a masterclass in storytelling disguised as a bar song, you already have it in Piano Man. Billy Joel wrote a tune tha...
How to Write Swamp Pop Lyrics
You want songs that smell like gumbo and feel like a midnight radio confession. You want lines that sit on a beat like an old truck on ...
Japanese Jazz Songwriting Advice
Want to write jazz that sounds like it belongs in a smoky Tokyo kissaten or blasting from a cassette deck on a neon drenched night? You...
How to Contact a Music Artist
Ever found yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed, a dreamy-eyed stare fixed on that music artist who never fails to spark insp...
Canadian Blues Songwriting Advice
As a musician, writing a great blues song can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Canada has a rich history of blues music, and ...
How to Write a Song About Unrequited Love
So you are in the tragic club of wanting someone who wants someone else or who does not even know you exist. Welcome. This pain has pro...
How to Write New Jack Swing Lyrics
You want lyrics that snap, strut, and make the beat feel like it has an attitude problem. New Jack Swing is that grandchild of late 80s...
How to Write Nu Skool Breaks Songs
You want filthy grooves, cavernous bass, and drops that make people forget to blink. Nu Skool Breaks is the playground for producers wh...
How to Write Lyrics About Achieving goals
You want a song that makes people feel like they can climb a mountain in sneakers and a hoodie. You want lines that land like a fist pu...