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    Song Structure

    5 Steps To Building A Song Plot

    shibes February 22, 2024December 30, 2025

    There are some core elements of a song plot that you’ll need to know to help you build a compelling song plot. The great news is, we have five…

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    Ghost Song Songwriting Exercise

    shibes March 31, 2024March 31, 2024

    Stuck with a blank page and nothing is really inspiring you? Use the ghost song process. Start with a song you like and build a new one! Ghost song…

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    Creating Music & Melodies

    7 Must-Know Chord Progressions Every Songwriter Uses

    shibes March 27, 2024December 30, 2025

    A progression is basically the chord series or the chords you choose to use and their order. If you’re just starting out, using some common chord progressions as your…

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  • Rhyme Mastery: Lori McKenna ‘The Bird & The Rifle’
    Songs Worth Studying

    Rhyme Mastery: Lori McKenna ‘The Bird & The Rifle’

    shibes March 4, 2024December 30, 2025

    Lori McKenna’s “The Bird & The Rifle” is a masterclass in song craft. Not only is the rhyme pattern brilliant, but she illustrates how to use a metaphor to…

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    Guitar Capo: Choosing and Using One

    shibes February 18, 2024December 30, 2025

    There are a lot of good reasons to use a guitar capo. I know, you’ve probably heard a guitar player say you shouldn’t. But, if you have no intention…

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    ISRC vs UPC Codes

    shibes August 10, 2025December 29, 2025

    If you’re releasing music, understanding ISRC codes (International Standard Recording Codes) and UPC codes (Universal Product Codes) is essential. Understanding them for a single, an album, a music video,…

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