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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Why Making Playlists Can Help You Write New Songs
A unique and underrated way to jog yourself out of a creative rut and open up new possibilities in your songwriting (plus, it’s tons of fun).
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The “Sadness Paradox” — Why Sad Music Is So Comforting
Why does it seem like all the songs on the radio are about breakups? Why do sad chords sound so pleasurable? Welcome to the Sadness Paradox.
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Need to Tell Your Partner You Love Them With a Song? We Got You.
This Valentine’s Day, go big and earn extra points with your partner by commemorating your feelings in a song! (Sound tough? We can help.)
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How to Design a Great Singer-Songwriter Website
Here’s everything you need to know about putting together an effective, and welcoming, website for your singer-songwriter project!
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The Case for Writing Multiple Songs at Once
Would a method of starting more and finishing less songs benefit you? It did for me! Here’s how I utilize this creatively to get more done.
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A New Approach to Lyric Writing: Telling Sensory Stories Through Song
Using all four of your senses is a tool to unlocking a ton of below the surface lyric ideas. Sensory stories help connect on a deeper level.
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How to Write Call and Response Melodies With Yourself
Call and Response is a great melodic device when it comes to writing for duets, but what if you’re solo? Here are some songwriting tips.
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6 Bad Habits in Songwriting, and How to Break Them
Here are some of the worst bad habits I see songwriters falling into all the time, and my thoughts about how to break those habits!
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Feedback: How to Deal With Exposing Your Songs to the Public
Learning how to take criticism and seek out honest feedback does not come naturally to us musicians, here’s how and why it’s important.
