When a melody or line strikes you, record it asap! I have dozens of garage band recordings that are nothing but a few lines here and there that come to me throughout the day. You never know which one will turn into your next hit! Same thing with lyrics. Always have a notepad on hand [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Composition’
Sound Too Familiar?
It may be time for some new sources of inspiration –says Sarah Bella Have all your songs started to sound the same? It’s one thing to have a style; that is a great thing to possess! As an artist, all the songs you release should stay in the style or genre you are going for. [...]
Songwriting Habits that Work
A. J. Croce exposes the close relationship between creativity and hard work –says Petra Tool
You Don’t Have to Be Shakespeare
I happen to be a Shakespeare fan, but I like to keep him at the theater. The best songs speak the way we do, with a few clever twists here and there. If you want to say “I love you”, actually saying it might not be the worst idea. While poetry is beautiful, it can [...]
Being Unique
This week we’re looking at what makes your music or singing different from everybody else! Throughout musical history there have been many artists who have made a difference due to their sound being uncommon and distinct. In fact, those who strived to be different have done more to shape music throughout the years than those [...]
Making a Connection
This week we’re wondering what makes you connect with a song! There are so many varied types of music in the world. Differences in tempo, lyrical content, mood and other factors all affect how we relate to songs and are part of the deciding factor in our personal choices of what we listen to and [...]
Songwriter’s Block?
It happens to the best of us; after all, it’s impossible to be creative constantly. There is a way, however, to bounce right back in! Try picking out a title for your new song before you do anything else. While I usually don’t know the title of my songs until I start writing, switching the [...]
Your Theme Can Save You
It’s easy to get in to this situation: you start off with a clever verse that rhymes well, or is really unique, then you stop. What do you do then? They key to moving forward in your songwriting is
Your Set List
Let the context of your show shape your response –says Shlomo
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