Songs are almost always built from sections that will feel very familiar, and yet they still…
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Songwriting School: Verse Two – Now What?
A common stumbling block for songwriters is how to handle the second verse. After all,…
5 Steps to Getting “Gig Ready”
You just got hired to play a cover gig with a band. You’ve got about…
Defining & Deconstructing the Characteristics of a Billboard #1 Hit Song
What is it that makes a Billboard #1 song? Why do some songs make it…
Pop Music Theory Analysis: Katy Perry’s Olympic Theme “Rise” Falls Just Short of Gold
On Friday, Katy Perry and NBC launched an anthem you’ll likely be hearing throughout the…
The Art of Songwriting: The Soup Versus Salad Debate
After taking Oli Rockberger’s course The New Songwriter’s Workshop, I was left with a single…