Most of today’s hit song structures are made up of of three different sections: Verse, Chorus, and Bridge. CHORUS: The chorus has the same melody AND the same lyric each time we hear it. The lyrics sums up the emotional heart of the song. It’s the section that listeners will remember and want to hear again… Continue reading What Is Song Structure?
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Americana Songwriting
This year there are close to a dozen TV series using songs in the broad, acoustic-based Americana songwriter style. This trend started with Yellowstone, a series that popularized the music of many Americana artists. Zach Bryan’s songs appeared six times in the 2022 season, driving his song “Something In the Orange” to the top of the… Continue reading Americana Songwriting
Can You Use AI for Writing Lyrics?
I just want to say right up front… I’m not going to suggest that you use AI to write a song lyric. Period. Why on earth would you want to miss out on expressing yourself through your own creative process? It’s your thoughts and feelings that make a song meaningful and worth writing. But I… Continue reading Can You Use AI for Writing Lyrics?
A Holiday Songwriting Tool Kit
Unlike radio hits that burst on the scene then fade away, holiday songs have a long, long lifespan. Every major artist records at least one album of holiday songs. Plus there’s an avalanche of holiday movies and TV shows that need these songs, too. Sure they include the classics that everyone knows and loves, but… Continue reading A Holiday Songwriting Tool Kit
Nail a Vocal Performance
Whether you are singing your own song or hiring a singer, know what you need from a vocal performance before you start recording. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT A VOCAL If you ask most people what they think a good vocal must have, they’ll tell you that it’s all about pitch. A singer has to… Continue reading Nail a Vocal Performance