Songwriting Exercise: Write For An Artist
This songwriting exercise focuses on writing for an artist. You’ll work through some simple steps to:…
This songwriting exercise focuses on writing for an artist. You’ll work through some simple steps to:…
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Organize your hook book! It’s one of the best things you can do to make sure…
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Don’t get me wrong. Finishing songs is important. But, not every song deserves endless revisions! I…
You’ve heard of a spare parts for a car – so why not have spare song…
Perspective is the voice of the speaker, informed by their beliefs, upbringing, cultural heritage and most…
One of the easiest ways to increase your understanding of point of view (POV) is to take a…