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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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    What Is A Song Prompt?

    shibes March 26, 2024December 29, 2025

    A song prompt is a starter. It’s a way to get to a song by assigning yourself a specific focus. The benefit of a prompt is that you’ve got…

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  • Writing Lyrics

    Verb Power

    shibes March 5, 2024December 30, 2025

    Verbs are power in a song. So, mastering your verb power will make your songs more memorable because there is more emotion and motion in your songs. Verbs will…

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    Organize A Hook Book

    shibes February 24, 2024March 11, 2024

    Organize your hook book! It’s one of the best things you can do to make sure you’ve got ideas and lines at your fingertips when you’re working toward your…

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  • Song Prompts

    Create A New Song: Put A Twist On Cliche Phrases

    shibes March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

    Cliche phrases can be a great song prompt starter. Whether you’re using in a song, or as your hook line, they can help you create interesting new songs that…

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  • How To Write A Song

    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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