Songwriting Advice
How to Write Soul Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people stop scrolling, put their headphones back on, and feel something in their chest they did not expect. S...
How to Write Speed Metal Songs
You want songs that hit like a bullet with melody and muscle. You want riffs that make fingers bleed and choruses that make crowds jump...
Ken Kragen, President at Kragen & Company
Ken Kragen is a renowned music industry executive and the President of Kragen & Company, a leading entertainment and media consulti...
How to Write European Songs
You want a song that works in Berlin clubs, Lisbon bars, Warsaw festivals, and midnight playlists in Oslo. Europe is not one country. E...
Scott Shephard, Director A&R at So, Let's Talk Ltd Contact Details
Who is Scott Shephard?
Scott Shephard is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R ...
Swing Songwriting Advice
You want a tune that walks into the room in a suit and makes the whole room start swaying. You want rhythm that feels like a grin and l...
How to Write Gothic Rock Lyrics
You want your lyrics to smell like rain on old velvet and make people text their ex at two a.m. for the wrong reasons. Gothic rock is m...
David Bither, Sr VP at Nonesuch Contact Details
David Bither is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Nonesuch Records, a leading in...
Kapa Haka Songwriting Advice
You want a waiata that lands in a marae and on a Spotify playlist. You want a haka that grabs the chest of everyone in the room. You wa...
How to Write Hellbilly Songs
You want rowdy, ragged, and unforgettable songs that smell of diesel and whiskey. You want lyrics that sound like a fistfight with a ju...