Quality and Quantity — in Songwriting, They’re Intertwined…
An OpEd on how to balance learning to write songs from both a quantity- and a quality-forward mindset, and why they should be intertwined.
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How to Write a Character Leitmotif
A quick and easy guide to the art of the leitmotif — how to write, amend, and understand the role it plays in musical character development.
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What Songs Do You Wish You’d Written?
In Ep. 49 of the podcast, Carter and Mahea are joined by songwriter and guitarist, Sulene van der Walt to discuss songs they wish they wrote.
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10 Classic Songs in 5/4 and 5/8 Time
Writing and playing in irregular time signatures is tough, but here are ten great songs with grooves that sound effortless and infectious!
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What Are Your Favorite Songs to Listen to Alone?
In Ep. 47 of Soundfly’s podcast, Carter and Mahea discuss songs they prefer to listen to alone with voice actor and podcast host Adam Claus.
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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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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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Here’s How to Enhance Your Songwriting Process in 5 Steps
Feeling stuck in a creative writing rut? Just reset your approach and process in a few subtle ways, and everything will change, here’s how.
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10 Exciting Artists Exploring New, Innovative Avenues in Songwriting
Here’s our list of 10 young, contemporary artists on the fringes of the pop world, that have developed a sound like nothing we’ve ever heard!
