How To Write Songs

Category: Music

  • Here’s 2 Simple Ways to Erase Music Theory Confusion Forever

    Here’s 2 Simple Ways to Erase Music Theory Confusion Forever If you’ve ever found music theory overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many songwriters feel frustrated —bogged down by dense terminology and abstract concepts that seem far removed from the creative process. But what if you could unlock a world of musical understanding with just two simple…

  • Stuck? This One Change Made Me Write 20 Songs in a Year

    A few weeks ago, I asked some songwriters here what was stopping them from writing more.Here are just a few of the painfully familiar responses: “It’s not my job. Other things constantly get higher on my to-do list.”“When I finally have time, I’m too knackered to do anything decent.”“I have 10,000 lyric snippets… and 0…

  • 3 Expert Tips to Write Killer Choruses Instantly

    3 Expert Tips to Write Killer Choruses Instantly Crafting a memorable chorus can feel intimidating for many songwriters – even the most experienced ones. But what if you knew the formula for writing an amazing chorus? In this post, we’ll unpack three radically practical tips that will help you write a knockout chorus every time.…

  • Unlock Powerful Rhythms with These 12 Fingerpicking Patterns

    Unlock Powerful Rhythms with These 12 Fingerpicking Patterns If you’re a songwriter who uses guitar as your main instrument whilst songwriting, you may have run into the problem of not having enough rhythmic variation in your song. After all, strumming is great. However, when used too much, strumming quickly transforms from great to repetitive. We’ll…

  • Make Your Songs Twice As Good with Power Positions

    Make Your Songs Twice As Good with Power Positions Every songwriter dreams of creating lyrics that not only tell a story but also resonate emotionally with the listener. What if a simple concept could take your lyrics to the next level, and make them unforgettable?  In this article, we’ll dive deep into the concept of…

  • Lacking Motivation? Here’s How to Reignite Your Passion for Songwriting

    Lacking Motivation? Here’s How to Reignite Your Passion for Songwriting For many songwriters, a big question they ask themselves on a daily basis is “Should I even write songs if no one hears my work?” This common dilemma can lead to self-doubt, perfectionism, and ultimately, creative burnout.  Inspired by the transformative ideas in the book…

  • How to Write a Song – 5 Simple Steps

    How to Write a Song – 5 Simple Steps Have you ever struggled to turn your lyrical or melodic ideas into a complete song?  Whether you’re an experienced musician or just starting out, finishing a song can be one of the biggest challenges in the creative process. In this post, we break down how to…

  • When “Do What You Love” Fails You

    One question I’ve been asking songwriters who feel stuck is “what gets in the way of you writing regularly?” Of the hundreds of responses I’ve gotten in the past few months, there is a persistent theme. Recognise any of these in your life? “I have a full time job, and take care of my family, home,…

  • Write Stunning Lyrics And Melody With This Remarkable Technique

    One of the hardest technical and creative challenges for songwriters is creating a natural relationship between lyrics and melody. In our tutorial on our YouTube channel, I break down how to master the rhythm of your lyrics, so that writing lyrics and melody together becomes natural – no need to sacrifice one for the other!…

  • The Zoom Method: Secrets to Better Lyrics Under 10 Minutes

    What does the classic Joni Mitchell song, ‘The River’ (1971) have in common with neo-RnB song ‘Super Rich Kids’ by Frank Ocean (2013)? These are 2 songs from wildly different artists, genres, and eras. And yet, when we look into the inner workings of how the lyrics deliver the ideas and emotion of the song,…

  • Mistakes Songwriters Make About Pitching Songs to TV

    When I was 24, I took a song of mine, ‘Waiting for the Avalanche,’ to a music industry conference— specifically a panel of music supervisors (the people responsible for sourcing and securing the rights to use songs in film and tv). I got the chance to play them this song. One of them said the…

  • Songwriting is “Easy” According to John Lennon

    Songwriting is “Easy” According to John Lennon In a 1983 interview with Molly Meldrum, David Bowie talked about how much he admired John Lennon’s songwriting capabilities. He recalled a time when Lennon said to him, “It’s very easy…all you have to do is say what you mean, make it rhyme, and put a backbeat to…

  • 5 Practical Tips For Beginner Songwriters To Embrace

    5 Practical Tips For Beginner Songwriters To Embrace Over the years, a common question we’ve been asked by budding songwriters is “What are some of your top tips for beginners?”. In this article, we aim to answer that question with 5 practical, and actionable tips that we wish we knew when we started out. This…

  • Musical Onomatopoeia – The Secret to Writing Amazing Hooks

    Musical Onomatopoeia – The Secret to Writing Amazing Hooks If you’ve ever heard a catchy, relatable hook from a songwriter you like and wondered how you can write like them, know that you’re not alone. This is a common question asked by many songwriters. Fortunately, we can study these techniques, and emulate them to create…

  • 5 Strategies to Ensure You’ll Never Have Another Unfinished Song

    5 Strategies to Ensure You’ll Never Have Another Unfinished Song If you’ve ever been stumped when trying to finish a song, understand that you’re not alone. You may feel that it’s because of a lack of inspiration. However, inspiration is only one part of the equation when it comes to finishing songs. In this article,…

  • The Secrets to Noel Gallagher’s Songwriting Success

    The Secrets to Noel Gallagher’s Songwriting Success Known to many as the primary songwriter, guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of British Rock band Oasis,  it’s undeniable that Noel Gallagher is one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. As songwriters ourselves, it’s important that we take a step back to figure out the thought process…

  • 5 Books that Are Songwriter Must-Reads

    5 Books that Are Songwriter Must-Reads As professional songwriters, we have collectively read hundreds of books on the art of songwriting. What we want to do in this article is discuss 5 of the most influential and transformative books that we personally keep coming back to as songwriters. Some of these books aren’t specifically about…

  • System #2 to Help You Make Time for Songwriting – Collecting and Organising Ideas

    System #2 to Help You Make Time for Songwriting – Collecting and Organising Ideas Songwriting is a fun process. However, it becomes frustrating when you try to sit down to write and nothing comes to mind. This can cause you eventually stop making time for songwriting. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can ensure…

  • Lyric Exercise #5 – Power Positions

    Lyric Exercise #5 – Power Positions For songwriters, crafting lyrics that captivate and resonate with listeners is both an art and a science. Lyrics have the ability to convey emotions, tell stories, and create vivid imagery. In this article, we’ll discuss power positions and how we can use them to elevate our lyrics. This article…

  • How to Use Arpeggios to Spice Up Your Melody

    How to Use Arpeggios to Spice Up Your Melody We received a message from one of our Patreon members about how their melodies always feel boring, bland and seem to have something missing. This is a common problem amongst songwriters. So, in this article we’ll tackle one of the methods you can use to create…

Weekend Songwriting Intensive - January 4-5

Ignite 2025 with an immersive weekend of songwriting, led by Keppie and Benny.