Songwriting Advice
How to Write Indie Folk Songs
You want a song that smells like rain on cheap coffee and reads like a postcard from the part of your life you never quite recovered fr...
Charles Aznavour - La Bohème Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
You want to steal craft not copy lyrics. You want to mine one of the most beloved French songs for real songwriting tactics you can use...
Backline Rentals Billed At Inflated Rates - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone charged your band three times the quoted rate the day before the show. You are sitting in a green room that smells like sadness...
How to Write Filk Songs
Filk songs are the unofficial soundtrack of fandom. They are the goofy campfire anthems, the sob stories about lost starships, and the ...
How to Write Chutney Lyrics
You want a chutney song that makes people dance, laugh, clap, and sing along in the back of a maxi cab. You want lyrics that nod to tra...
Hokum Blues Songwriting Advice
Hokum blues, a genre that originated in the 1920s, is a unique blend of blues, country, and folk music. Characterized by its witty lyri...
How to Write Songs About Conflict
You want the listener to feel the room heat up and then decide whether to walk out or throw a glass. Conflict creates emotion. Conflict...
How to Write Songs About Stars
So you want to write a song about stars. Good choice. Stars are emotionally generous. They give you wonder, yearning, loneliness, hope,...
How to Write Synth-Funk Songs
You want a track that makes people move, look cooler, and nod like they understand life better than they do. Synth funk is the molten i...
How to Write Criolla Lyrics
If you want lyrics that smell like coastal nights and feel like a abrazo in song, you are in the right place. Música criolla is both ge...