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When To Stop “Finishing” A Song

Finishing a song is important, don't get me wrong. But, not every song deserves endless revisions. I believe there are some songs that come out and flow down the page simply to get you to the next...

Poetry As Lyrics: Using Anaphora

We've all heard it: poetry as lyrics just doesn't work.  But, as your songwriting skills grow, and you begin using figurative language like similes, metaphors, anaphora and imagery, you'll naturally...

Melodies The Same? Song Maps Create Variety

Song maps are a way to find patterns and tendencies that you often repeat. Just changing a few of these items can create new songs in your catalogue. And, by understanding the rhythms, chord...

Partial Capos Help Create Variety

Partial capos sound complicated, but they can make your guitar playing easier and add a unique quality to how your songs sound. Why try partial capos? You want a unique sound to a song for some...