Nashville Number System
If you’ve recorded in Nashville, you’ve run into the Nashville Number System. While I could explain…
What Is A Song Prompt?
A song prompt is a starter. It’s a way to get to a song by assigning…
Parts Of A Song Defined
Each component, or your song elements, serves a very specific function in creating the overall tapestry….
Melody: 5 Essential Books
Melody is the messaging highway of your song. It helps maintain the interest of your listener…
Keeping Your Spare Song Parts
You’ve heard of a spare parts for a car – so why not have spare song…
What Is A Song Idea?
The number one question: is a song idea different from a hook? Song Idea Explained Yes…
Best Metaphor Song Ever
Not only is A Thousand Horses‘ debut single “Smoke” a great sounding song, but it is…
Best Personification Song Ever
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “I Am A Town” is not only the most ambitious, but as a…
Partial Capo: Create Variety in Your Songs
Partial capos sound complicated, but they can make your guitar playing easier and add a unique…
Guitar Capo: Choosing and Using One
There are a lot of good reasons to use a guitar capo. I know, you’ve probably…