Modes are the key to making songs that evoke complex emotions. When you make a song only in a Major or Minor key, the emotions might be a bit limited to sounding happy or sad. But modes give you access to a much wider emotional…

You’re probably writing a new song and putting some chords together or even using a standard chord progression. The problem you’re having is that the chord progression sounds basic, like a stock photo, but in song form. Let me first say that there is nothing…

Arrangement is a big topic, but we’re going to try to look at it as simple and practical as possible. There are a few best practices when it comes to writing rock songs and arranging all the elements so everything sounds clear and organized, both…

Finding someone to teach you songwriting can be difficult. It’s definitely not as easy as finding a guitar teacher or a singing teacher. Because of this, you might want to learn how you can teach yourself songwriting. But since you don’t know what you don’t…

As inspiration will ebb and flow, it can really help to know when it is a good time to write songs. Let me share a few times I have found it best to write songs. These may help you get the creativity flowing so you…

Many people may think that writing songs and being creative is a talent you are born with. While there are definitely talented musicians out there that seem to have a gift for it, songwriting is as much a skill as any other craft. And It…

I have good news and I have bad news, and it’s both the same news.  It’s very hard for someone to tell you if your song is bad or good.  This is because whether a song is bad or good is so much a subjective…

So you wrote a bunch of songs and they are great general frameworks of the overall tracks. Now you’re wondering how to start detailing so you can make your songs more unique and interesting. I’m going to show you a few tips to do just…

If you are reading this, you are most likely a complete beginner and you may be writing some of your first songs ever. Let me start by telling you that there are many approaches to writing songs, and you will probably make up your own…

You’re writing a song and you’ve been staring at the ceiling for 1 hour without a single inch of progress. You don’t know what to do, you’re hoping the inspiration gods will look down at your sad sad face, take pity and throw you a…