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    FREE 5 Step Songwriting System eBook

    shibes February 18, 2024December 30, 2025

    Who doesn’t want an easy system for writing songs? With the free 5 step songwriting system, you’ll be able to use right now. Today. To write your next song….

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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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  • Writing Lyrics

    What Is Allusion?

    shibes February 19, 2024December 30, 2025

    You probably see or hear an allusion in use a couple of times a day, but do you use it in your songwriting? Have you had a moment when…

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  • Songwriting Exercises

    Create Your Own Rules

    shibes March 24, 2024March 26, 2024

    Create your own rules to govern how you’ll write the song. You can create rules that defy conventional rules, or just put a twist on a direction you would…

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    When To Stop Finishing Songs

    shibes February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

    Don’t get me wrong. Finishing songs is important. But, not every song deserves endless revisions! I believe there are some songs that come out and flow down the page…

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  • Writing Lyrics

    Direct Address Song Example: Sting

    shibes February 22, 2024December 30, 2025

    I’m currently helping a friend with a set of lyrics, and something very interesting came up. The song is direct address, but not to a person. I know, you’re…

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