the new songwriter's workshop Archives

In today’s music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener’s attention right away with lyrical immediacy.

Most songwriters don’t take bridges seriously, but with just a few simple tips shared here, you can easily make it the anchor of your 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.

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.

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!

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.

There are many unwritten rules songwriters tend to treat as the Gospel, but when the innovative break them, incredible things happen.

A rundown of our favorite hit songs from 2020 that tackle the pandemic with clever, comforting, and just plain silly lyrics.

Whether you’re in need of a dash of inspiration or just some new methods to try out, we compiled our top songwriting blogs to help you out!

When you’re hitting a wall, it might be that your creative process has gone stale. Try this method to reinvigorate your songwriting ideation.

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