SONGWRITING TECHNIQUES. Grunge type bands(Nirvana etc) generate compatible chords by modulating between Major and Minor.

WHAT?

Which Major and which Minor?

Well it’s not obvious.

I’ve transcribed over(Read More)

There is a good chance you already know how important good beats are to your music. They are the foundation for your music, and if they are not tight, you will likely lose the interest of your listeners. You may not be aware that there are excelle(Read More)

If you’re seeking publishing, you must first fully understand that a publisher, whether a company or individual, is a BUSINESS. Pubs make money by dealing with products (i.e. music) that have the most income-generating potential. Publishers ar(Read More)

Sure, “art for art’s sake” is cool… but what if you’re pursuing a career as a songwriter? This article is full of suggestions for how you can tailor your songs to suit the requirements of music business professionals.(Read More)

Lets face it, as songwriters, we are all trying to sort out the pieces of a huge puzzle. The puzzle represents what it is that publishers are exactly looking for as they weed through the thousands of demos they receive, in search of the next big h(Read More)

Here are some exact examples of what you can do to set a song together.

You can get inspired by a number of methods such as:

1. A chord progression

2. A cool riff

3. A lead melody

One of the (Read More)

You want your musical skills to get better and better, right? Of course you do. If you are nowhere close to reaching your peak performance it’s because you don’t understand the process that helps you produce your best music all the tim(Read More)