2020-04-07 11:00
If anyone asks me whether lyrics or music comes first when writing a song, I would generally say that it would be music first because I don’t consider myself a proficient lyricist.
Mus… Read More
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2020-04-07 07:01
They were arguably the most versatile writers of pop song of their generation, and probably even now. As soon as they wrote a hit, it was back to the drawing board to come up with something… Read More
2020-04-06 07:08
Whether it’s long distances or a global pandemic that keeps us apart, remote collaboration can be a gift to our creative lives and personal wellbeing when being together in the same sp… Read More
2020-04-05 11:41
If you want to write songs but don’t play piano or guitar, don’t let that stop you. There are plenty of online resources and useful tools for creating tracks to write to or accom… Read More
2020-04-04 12:23
As I mentioned in my very first post, the reason that started this site, All About Songwriting was so I could get the latest songwriting information out to you whether it be gleaned from my… Read More
2020-04-03 13:30
If you’re anything like me then you have no problems starting songs but have all the troubles in the world finishing them…
Am I right?
Well, here’s a video you need… Read More
2020-03-27 09:35
Today, I found the perfect accompanying article for my recent 6-Part Series On Song Formatting that I wanted to share with you all.
It was written by Benjamin Samama (a former teacher fro… Read More
2020-03-25 09:29
For me, it’s John Lennon all the way (he was also my Mum’s favourite) although Paul McCartney comes in at a very, very close second.
Which Beatle would you choose as the one… Read More
2020-03-09 08:47
Here is a clever little video by 12tone titled The Anatomy Of A Song in which he outlines his definitions of verses, choruses and bridges while at the same time sketching what he is saying o… Read More
2020-03-07 14:51
I think one of the main differences between a beginner and a more experienced songwriter is the way that they’re able to structure the different elements of a song together to form it… Read More
2020-03-05 11:36
In my previous post Songwriting Tip – Mind Mapping Your Songwriting Ideas, I introduced the concept of mind maps as a way of brainstorming different lyrical combinations for… Read More
2020-02-29 09:00
As I have mentioned in my last post Songwriting Exercise – Brainstorming Possible Song Titles, I generally brainstorm words and phrases for 30 minutes at a time most mornings, making s… Read More
2020-02-21 09:24
Call me old fashioned but I still prefer writing songs with a pen to paper rather than to use a computer.
There have been many times where I’ve attempted to use a word processor ins… Read More
2020-02-19 09:43
There have been a few instances where lines of poetry have inspired a song or two inside me and with that in mind, I came a cross an article written by songwriter Anna Dagmar called “T… Read More
2020-02-17 09:31
I must say that I’m one of those songwriters that is an expert at starting off songwriting ideas but really ordinary at finishing them off into completed songs. It’s one of those… Read More
2020-02-15 10:28
Someone once told me that the only stupid questions are the ones you don’t ask.
Knowledge is gained through experience and by asking lots of questions. I would love to have a go at… Read More
2020-02-13 08:37
Here are some ideas I’ve picked up along my own songwriting journey on how you can improve your overall songwriting ability because it always amazes me how making the smallest changes… Read More
2020-02-11 10:20
Below is a video of a skit performed by Australian musical comedy act Axis Of Awesome.
This video clearly demonstrates how important song lyrics and vocal melody are in writing and how… Read More
2020-02-09 11:37
If you’re like me, then part of your songwriting process is to be constantly on the lookout for more and more songwriting ideas because, it’s from these ideas that the next song… Read More
2020-02-07 10:25
I typed “songwriting tips” into Google just now and I was staggered by the amount of search results on offer. There were 34.8 million of them to go through.
If you go through… Read More
2020-01-24 08:09
I think most songwriters will say that the hardest thing about writing songs is finding the time to write and as we live in a world that tells us we have no time to do anything, how do we ov… Read More
2020-01-17 09:36
As songwriters, we all need a bit of inspiration every now and then to keep our songwriting process moving along.
So… With this in mind I found a two part series of Songwriting Ins… Read More
2020-01-15 11:52
I believe that songwriting tips, ideas and inspiration can come from anywhere. Especially in areas or disciplines that may not be directly related to writing songs.
A great example of thi… Read More
2020-01-07 15:14
I firmly believe that everyone has a wealth of knowledge about something and if you have this knowledge about songwriting, the creative process, and the tips, tricks and strategies that go w… Read More
2020-01-05 09:11
It’s generally accepted that most songs are written about the universally perennial topics of love and all of its complicated offshoots.
Listeners (mainly females) just can’t… Read More
2020-01-03 08:28
Now that we’ve kicked off the new decade, it’s the perfect time to start formulating your songwriting goals for 2020 and beyond.
Personally, I love this time of year for this… Read More
2020-01-01 09:51
Well, it’s now 2020 and that means that any songwriting goal or new years resolution that you’ve been planning for is now ready to be tackled and achieved.
Many songwriters in… Read More
2019-12-31 10:07
Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy new year and it’s my hope that 2020 will be a wonderfully productive, creative and musical year for all.
Personally, I will make sure that… Read More
2019-12-19 10:46
Now that we’re fast approaching the end of 2019, it’s time to really start focussing on your songwriting resolutions and goals for 2020.
I’ve put together a list of poss… Read More
2019-12-15 10:27
There are many, many times where I’ve felt less than motivated or inspired to put pen to paper and write a song.
Most of the time, I’m able to get past the lack of motivation… Read More
2019-12-11 12:45
Here is a two part video featuring one of Australia’s most treasured singer/songwriters Paul Kelly talking about what songwriting means to him, how he writes his songs and a little bit… Read More
2019-12-07 09:09
I’m a great believer that songwriting ideas are everywhere and all you need to do is to allow yourself to tap into the void and somehow, let the songwriting ideas come to you.
These… Read More
2019-12-01 11:11
Hi there, my name is Corey Stewart and I’m a singer/songwriter, musician and blogger from Australia and songwriting is a craft, an art-form, a process, an emotional outlet an… Read More
2019-06-03 00:30
Rico Love Interview: On His Struggles as a Songwriter Read More
2019-06-02 00:30
Rhye Shares Meaning Behind Latest Album ‘Spirit’ Read More
2019-06-01 00:30
Interview: Clara Bond on songwriting, new single and her first headline show Read More
2019-05-31 14:00
We asked our friends over at TuneCore to write up a simple guide to digital royalties, so musicians can start collecting the royalties they’re due.
The post Know Your Rights: A Simple… Read More
2019-05-31 13:40
Get into a pro songwriter’s mind! Johnny takes a title submitted by a CLIMBer like you, and he springs it on me live! Then I have to figure out how to make it a hit… yikes… Read More
2019-05-31 00:30
8 Essential Podcasts For Music Creators:
If you’re trying to make it in music, there’s plenty of ways to achieve Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule.
Sure, you’ll ne… Read More
2019-05-30 16:25
Got a melody, but don’t know how to add chords to it? “How to Harmonize a Melody” will show you the secrets to finding the chords that work well with your tune. It’s… Read More
2019-05-30 14:00
In this edition of “Talking Points,” we take a look at a panel held at this year’s Ableton Loop Conference on the uses of technology in music education.
The post Talking Po… Read More
2019-05-30 12:00
Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Here’s a word or phrase to put in your lyric. Feel free to use it to start off YOUR song. It could be in the first line of your song, or not. … Read More
2019-05-30 05:00
There’s no question in my mind that, when writing a song, an awareness of what key I’m in is important.
I say ‘an awareness’… which isn’t the same as &ls&hell…Read More
2019-05-30 00:30
Singer-songwriter Anna Clendening Creates Art from the Chaos of Anxiety Read More
2019-05-29 16:41
So, how to write a music press release? Well, this is what this article is about! You will be able to learn the tips and tricks of writing a good music press release. Also, you will have acc… Read More
2019-02-03 23:18
From all of my years of writing songs, one of the main lessons I’ve learnt is that in order to be prolific, you need to be consistent.
You need to just show up and do the work.
T… Read More
2019-02-03 00:16
We all know that sometimes life, stresses you out for many, many different reasons. This is particularly true when writing songs especially if you’re participating in a demanding songw… Read More
2019-02-01 20:07
Here are some interesting songwriting links I found online for the week ending Friday February 1st, 2019.
Enjoy
This Week In Songwriting #04: January 26th – February 1st, 2019… Read More
2019-01-27 07:51
There are many, many times where I’ve felt less than motivated or inspired to put pen to paper and write a song.
Most of the time, I’m able to get past the lack of motivation and… Read More
2019-01-24 23:43
Here are some songwriting links that I’ve found during the past week that you might find interesting…
This Week In Songwriting #03: January 19th – 25th, 2019
The Tru… Read More
2019-01-18 08:35
Here are some interesting songwriting links from the previous week for you to check out…
This Week In Songwriting #02: January 12th – 18th, 2019
Missy Elliott to be first… Read More
2019-01-14 07:09
I’m a great believer that songwriting ideas are everywhere and all you need to do is to allow yourself to tap into the void and somehow, let the songwriting ideas come to you.
These se… Read More
2019-01-13 05:15
In a recent post on my personal blog, I talked about my habit for hoarding information as a means of procrastination to the point where my Evernote account has over 32000 links on various to… Read More
2019-01-02 05:41
Well, it’s now 2019 and that means that any songwriting goal or new years resolution that you’ve been planning for is now ready to be tackled and achieved.
Many songwriters inclu… Read More
2019-01-02 05:41
Well, it’s now 2019 and that means that any songwriting goal or new years resolution that you’ve been planning for is now ready to be tackled and achieved.
Many songwriters inclu… Read More
2018-12-29 03:25
Now that we are fast approaching the end of 2018, it’s time to really start focussing on your songwriting resolutions for 2019.
I’ve put together a list of possibilities to co… Read More
2018-12-25 00:00
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and creatively prosperous 2019.
Here is something I think sums up the sentiments of the holiday season perfectly
Until… Read More
2018-12-23 00:03
As songwriters, we need to be eternally vigilant to any opportunity that might arise which enables us to replenish our repository of songwriting ideas.
When we talk about a songwriting pr… Read More
2018-12-22 04:21
I believe that songwriting tips, ideas and inspiration can come from anywhere. Especially in areas or disciplines that may not be directly related to writing songs.
A great example of this c… Read More
2018-12-17 22:24
As songwriters, we all need a bit of inspiration every now and then to keep our songwriting process moving along which is why a two part series of Songwriting Inspiration Tips from the &helli…Read More
2018-12-16 23:59
I just typed “songwriting tips” into Google just now and I was staggered by the amount of search results on offer. There were 30.9 million of them to go through.
If you go throug… Read More
2018-12-16 02:55
If you hadn’t noticed, there’s a lot of information online about how to write a song. Some of that information is pretty light on the detail and heavy on the SEO (search engine o… Read More
2018-12-14 23:51
It’s generally accepted that most songs are written about the universally perennial topic of love and all of its complicated offshoots.
Listeners (mainly females) just can’t get… Read More
2018-12-13 00:20
I find inspiration in people who are doing right now what I intend to be doing in the future. One such person who greatly inspires me for that very reason is Joyce Kettering.
She writes musi… Read More
2018-12-11 22:56
Now that we’re approaching the end of 2018, it’s the perfect time to start formulating your songwriting goals for the new year and beyond.
Personally, I love this time of year fo… Read More
2018-12-10 00:42
For all of the triumphs that you will experience as a songwriter, there are going to be a lot more failures along your songwriting journey. It’s just a part of life and this is beauti… Read More
2018-12-08 02:30
Here is the final part of the three part series on the CD Baby DIY Musicians Blog called Songwriting Tips From The Hitmakers.
In this third part you’ll be reading pearls of wisdom from… Read More
2018-12-07 02:30
As mentioned in yesterdays post, here is part two of a three part series on the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog called Songwriting Tips From The Hitmakers.
You will find pearls of wisdom from the… Read More
2018-12-06 02:37
There’s something about hearing songwriting tips from other songwriters (especially one who have a hit or two under their belt) that really hit home to me the importance of treating my… Read More
2018-12-05 03:30
I don’t know who originally wrote this but I came across this list via daviddas.com but this list of 33 ways to stay creative is fantastic reading.
What a great way to stimulate s… Read More
2018-12-04 01:20
I firmly believe that everyone has a wealth of knowledge about something and if you have your own wealth of knowledge about songwriting, the creative process, and the tips, tricks and strate… Read More
2018-12-01 03:39
You would’ve guessed by now through reading this blog that I’m a real fan of the songwriting process and the many ways that a song can be created.
You would’ve also guessed… Read More
2018-11-05 00:33
Do you keep a journal? If not, you really should. I should know, I used to keep one myself but now that 2017 has arrived I think it’s about time I started journaling again.
I want to s… Read More
2018-04-28 05:00
Most songwriters say that the hardest thing about writing songs is finding the time to write and as we live in a world that tells us we have no time to do anything, how do we overcome this?… Read More
2018-04-21 02:30
Personally, I love learning covers in my own unique way almost as much as writing and playing my own music and the main reason for this is that by learning to play covers that have been pro… Read More
2018-04-14 07:00
I realised a long time ago that when it comes to the songwriting process there’s no such thing as the perfect way of writing songs, it can always be improved upon.
Listed below are tw… Read More
2018-04-09 03:02
In one of my previous posts titled Songwriting Tip – Mind Mapping Your Songwriting Ideas, I introduced the concept of mind maps as a way of brainstorming different lyrical co… Read More
2018-04-07 02:31
As songwriters we should always be looking for ways to express what’s inside our minds and our hearts plus, what we observe externally from ourselves.
We also have to balance this nee… Read More
2018-03-31 07:05
It’s a known fact that the world is full of words and for me, writing lyrics can be a challenge in itself and I reckon that any tools that make it easier for me to put down my songwri… Read More
2018-03-28 08:08
When accepting his BMI Icon award in 2010, songwriter David Foster gave a speech which was more like a ten commandments for all songwriters to live by.
Here are those ten tips in a nutshell:… Read More
2018-03-25 01:22
You might have gathered by now that I am a huge believer that the ongoing and never-ending improvement of your songwriting process will enable you to write better songs regularly and consis… Read More
2018-03-22 03:30
One of the first pieces of advice that I received after my very first solo performance was this…
“Never, ever say sorry. If you have to apologise for what you have done on stag… Read More
2018-03-18 00:29
Writing songs is a cyclic process.
Sometimes a song will appear to you and you can get it down with the greatest of ease and sometimes writing songs is like trying to pull teeth out o… Read More
2018-03-16 22:30
I remember a few years ago where my songwriting was at a very, very low point. The problem was that I wasn’t writing anything at all.
I found myself with a huge case of songwriters bl… Read More
2018-03-10 04:00
If writing lyrics is all about manipulating words onto paper, then to be a good lyricist you would need to develop a healthy respect for the English language and how it can be put together… Read More
2018-03-04 04:00
You know what… I love mind maps.
I love them because I’m a visual person, and developing a songwriting idea by using a mind map really helps me write my song lyrics more clearl… Read More
2018-03-03 00:30
Okay, let’s clarify something here. Having a songwriting process does not mean that you have to force yourself to write songs.
Nothing gets done if you force things. It goes against n… Read More
2018-03-01 22:30
One of my favourite songwriters is Paul McCartney and I found a video of him on the Parkinson show describing how he wrote a song after being inspired from a Picasso print hanging up at the… Read More
2018-03-01 03:00
Here’s another can of worms I choose to open today (and this is personal opinion of course)…
I reckon that everything in western contemporary music has been done before, so why… Read More
2018-02-27 22:30
I reckon I’m going to open a can of worms with this next statement but, I think that as songwriters we can’t really determine with 100% accuracy whether a song we write is a hit… Read More
2018-02-11 22:30
Here is a very interesting video I found recently of one of my favourite musicians and sound artists of all time, Brian Eno being interviewed by Jools Holland in 2001.
In the video, Eno talk… Read More
2018-02-09 05:30
As a songwriter, there are going to be times in your career where you’ll be so inspired, writing a complete song from start to finish in one go will seem like the easiest thing in the… Read More
2018-02-05 23:30
Sometimes writing songs is a linear experience.
You come across a possible song title that jumps out at you and after writing the first line of the first verse, a first draft is suddenly com… Read More
2018-02-01 02:22
Today is February 1st which means that FAWM 2018 has kicked off for another year.
“What is FAWM 2018?” I hear you ask… Well, FAWM stands for February Album Writing Month a… Read More
2018-01-30 02:30
It would be safe to say that the most common instrument used in songwriting is the (acoustic) guitar and today I’m featuring an article that outlines 10 tips for the songwriting guitar… Read More
2017-11-02 23:30
When life is getting you down and you have no-one to talk to, how about writing a song about it? I can assure you that it will make you feel so much better.
This is because writing a song ab… Read More
2017-10-23 22:30
When we start engaging in a conversation with someone, our minds generally start thinking a few steps ahead and therefore we miss out on the whole experience.
You know, ordinary people reall… Read More
2017-10-17 22:30
Let me ask you something… Have you heard of the KISS principle?
It stands for “Keep It Simple, Stupid” and it’s a good rule of thumb for when you’re writing so… Read More
2017-10-15 22:30
If you’re like me, then part of your songwriting process is to be constantly on the lookout for more and more songwriting ideas because, it’s from these ideas that the next song… Read More
2017-10-13 00:30
When I was studying music in High School some years ago, I remember having one of my many intense conversations with my music teacher Mr Morgan about the so-called “rules” of mus… Read More
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