Who what why – 10 job profiles that are relevant in the music creation process
How are songs made and can you actually make money creating music? Enough with all the confusion. These 10 jobs are relevant in the making of a song.
Category: Songwriting
A few notes on Song Arrangement
Arranging songs is a huge part in the production process. The arrangement plays a major role in hooking a listener or not. Here´s 5 tips for starters.
Coffee and Songwriting- Expert talk with the Pitch List Podcast crew
We are delighted to present this virtual coffee chat with Chris Lindsey and Daena (Rogers) from Pitch List Podcast, a Nashville based podcast dedicated to songwriting and the business of music.
How to find inspiration during lockdown!
As the lockdown continues across various countries around the world, finding inspiration as a songwriter can be extra challenging! But there´s ways to break the mold!
Understanding the Nashville Number System
Introducing the Nashville Number System, a chord chart notation method which is applicable for musicians of all trades!
Storytelling in Songwriting and Music Production
Whether you are a songwriter that writes very literal lyrics, or rather more poetic lyrics or maybe you write no lyrics at all, your compositions will benefit from strong storytelling elements.
Five awesome Christmas gifts for Songwriters
Not sure how you feel about it, but isn´t it a tad bit scary that we are merely six weeks […]
5 song prompts to keep you busy during lockdown
With new lockdowns in place in a many countries around the globe, let´s all make use of the extra time and write some songs, shall we?
How to tweak songs like a Pro
Ever wonder what makes a good song great? The answer lies in the art of tweaking! Give your songs the love of detail they deserve! Here´s what to consider!
Writing songs with intention
Good songwriting means authentic songwriting! Know your intention and own your craft! Here are some tips to help you convey a strong message!
3 Tricks to start a new song from scratch
Wanna become a great songwriter? Do not wait for inspiration to strike you! Yes, we all run out of ideas every now and then!The good news is, there are certain tricks to help you find new ideas instantly!
Why you should believe in the impossible!
In this personal note, Katie shares her journey from being a dreamy kid in a pre-internet world, to recording her debut album 20 something years later!
Artist talk with HOW TO STARE AT CEILINGS
Elise Cabret from “How To Stare At Ceilings” shared the backstory to her newly released song “The Knife” and her journey from songwriter to artist & producer!
Make songs come, don´t make them run
While I am an advocate for writing songs every day, or at least as often as possible, I am not saying writing a “good” song every day is in it!
5 quick & easy lyric writing tips
These 5 tips should help you craft more catchy lyrics across all genres! If you are new to songwriting this might be of great help!