6 Easy Devices For Composing More Creative Lyrics
As a songwriter, you’ll eventually hit a wall where the lyrics you’re writing just aren’t as fresh and interesting as they once were. Creative roadblocks like this are inevitable, but. Continue reading
Harmonic Analysis of Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi”
In this detailed harmonic analysis, Filippo Faustini breaks down Radiohead’s 2007 track “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi” as well as comparing the original arrangement to one by British singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas. Guest post. Continue reading
Resistance Is Futile: Guide To Letting Creative Flow Happen
For a process as delicate and complex as songwriting, roadblocks can crop up easily. Here, we explore the issue of songwriting resistance, and what you as an artist can do. Continue reading
The ‘Halloween’ Theme: What Is It That Makes It So Scary?
The spooky season is fully upon us, and Berklee Online’s Michel Darling is lighting the way as we take a deep compositional dive into what makes the music the 1978. Continue reading
What A Month Of Daily Releases Taught Me About Songwriting Workflow
After setting aside an entire month to generate an impressive body of work, including daily releases, Martin Fowler breaks down what the songwriting intensive taught him about creative workflow. Guest. Continue reading
A Guide To Listening Better: Repetition
In this detailed examination of we how perceive and experience music, The Song Sommelier here delves into the role of repetition in music, and why we as listeners find it. Continue reading
5 Songwriters To Keep You Motivated, Creative
Even the most talented and inspired of musicians will inevitably have days where writers block sets and in creating music feels like an unbearable chore. Fortunately, there are a number. Continue reading
4 Ways To Grow Your Musical Idea Into A Full Arrangement
In this piece we look at four effective approaches for how you can water the seeds of a solid musical idea in order to grow it into a fully fledged. Continue reading
When Film Music Becomes A Mickey Mouse Operation
In this piece, Dale McGowan explains a technique in film scoring composition known as “mickeymousing” and why the practice is often frowned upon in the professional community. Guest post by. Continue reading
Songwriting Strategies: The Anti-Artist Way
Often when writing new music, artists find themselves stuck in something of a creative rut. Here we look at some creative techniques for broadening your songwriting horizons, and cultivating effective. Continue reading
How To Write A Protest Song
Protest songs have long played an important role in society, acting as the soundtrack to social change. For those looking to express their anger and frustration in light of current. Continue reading
