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The secret hidden grammar of music

Dale McGowan pulls back the curtain of music theory to reveal the hidden grammar of music and how it affects the chord progressions we use in music. Guest post by. Continue reading

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The importance of recording, labeling, spontaneous music ideas

For songwriters and composers, taking the time to jot down a quick lyric or lay down a spontaneous demo is an important part of the creative process, and such in-the-moment. Continue reading

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8 beginner songwriter mistakes, how to fix them

Everyone has to start somewhere, and while it takes time to become a good songwriter, fixing these common mistakes can help expedite that process, and put you on the road. Continue reading

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Sync and the Uberization for the music industry

Composing and publishing music for film has long been a behind-the-scenes cash cow, helping to support composers, producers, and engineers in the music business. With the continued ‘uberization’ of the. Continue reading

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New study reveals best BPM, most popular song for studying, work to

The value of music as a study aid has long been known, but a new report from the UK reveals some interesting details on what makes for the most popular. Continue reading

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6 bad songwriting habits and how to break them

Becoming a good songwriter takes dedication and practice, but in the process of developing a ritual and routine, it’s likely you will also develop a few bad habits along the. Continue reading

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My journey down a wonderful rabbit hole: Discovering music by women composers

In this piece, musician Erica Ann Sipes takes us on a delightful journey of uncovering and performing music created exclusively by female composers throughout history. Guest post by Erica Ann. Continue reading

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Short Attention Spans Are Dramatically Altering Songwriting: Here’s How

As attention spans shrink, and the competition increases, today’s hits are getting shorter and shorter, and drastically changing songwriting itself in the process. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Continue reading

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ESSENTIALS: 6 Easy Devices For Composing More Creative Lyrics

Between now and the end of the year we’ll be featuring 2021 Essentials, popular Hypebot posts from 2020 that will help you thrive in 2021. Today we look at 6. Continue reading

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Tuning Into Your Musical Muse

The creative process is a complex one, and finding inspiration for songwriting and music composition is never quite the same for any two individuals. Here, we explore how to tune. Continue reading

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Song Lyric Generators: Do They Help Songwriters?

Whether owing to creative pride or general doubt regarding their efficacy, a lot songwriters tend to eschew lyric generators, but for those artists looking for inspiration and new ideas, lyric. Continue reading

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