On the Underappreciated Achievements of Otis Blackwell
The tragic story of hit songwriter Otis Blackwell’s talent is a cautionary tale, but his legacy of songs lives on today in the Hall of Fame.
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10 Years of ‘Hot Cheetos and Takis,’ and Why You Should Care
You’re probably familiar with the YouTube sensation “Hot Cheetos and Takis.” Now, learn the backstory about the kids who created it.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs That Offer Bad Advice?
In Ep. 45 of Soundfly’s podcast, Carter and Mahea are joined by meme lord Max Alper to chat about songs that offer truly questionable wisdom.
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5 Different Ways You Can Outline Your Song
Whether you’re suffering from writer’s block or plagued by TOO MANY song ideas, outlining can help you fill a song’s form and stay on track.
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Looking Back: Our Favorite Lyrical Lines in Pop Music From 2021
We’re breaking down a whole bunch of our favorite lyrical lines from the top of the pop charts in 2021, take a look and a listen!
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Here’s Why Your Song Title Matters…
Song titles are most often copied from the hook, or complete afterthoughts, it’s time to pay closer attention when we finalize them.
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5 Ways to Write a “Character Song”
When writing from the perspective of a unique character, real or imagined, it helps to have some things in order. Here are 5 writing tips.
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Alternative Approaches to Songwriting When You’re Stuck (Video)
In this short lesson from our beginner-level New Songwriter’s Workshop course, we share some tips to get you brainstorming if you’re stuck.
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Lyrical Themes, and the Many Ways to Develop Them…
Writing a page full of lyrics is only half the battle when it comes to developing your song’s meaning… There’s a lot more work to do!
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4 Easy Ways to Pull Off a “Down” Chorus
In this post, pro songwriter Sammy Hakim explains why and how to use a lower-energy chorus in your song to convey clearer emotions.
