I'm finding more and more that what stops songwriters from finishing songs isn't a lack of good ideas but a misdirection of songwriting focus. Based on the comments I receive, musicians are spending more time on tasks that do little to move the song … [Read more...]
Sound Journal: Ringing
Last week I mentioned creating a sound journal as part of a listening practice and to improve your aural intelligence. So I thought it would be a good idea to give some examples of how to do this by keeping a public diary of sound. Hopefully, this … [Read more...]
Official Samurai Songwriting Launch Is Just Days Away!
Next week will be the official launch of Samurai Songwriting. You'll have to stay tuned for the full details. But we can tell you that we have some great surprises for you including upcoming songwriting teleseminars and some really cool and useful … [Read more...]
Ear Training or Listening Practice?
You can make ear training something you do once in a while or you can make it part of who you are. That's the difference between ear training and a listening practice. Ear training has often been half-jokingly, half-seriously referred to as "ear … [Read more...]
Fantastic Music Theory Resource
Dolmetsch online has made significant contributions to the world of early music. They also host a serious online music dictionary and composers biography. I especially like their 1000+ scales and practical guide to composition. Check it out. … [Read more...]
Songwriting Challenges – Where Do I Begin?
One of the most common challenges I hear about songwriting is not knowing where to begin. With the lyrics? With the music? Or something completely different? It's a rather simple challenge to find a solution to, really. Start with a single note or … [Read more...]
Final Day To Join The Samurai Songwriting Private Beta
There is no cost and plenty of reasons why should join... You'll get songwriting tips and tricks not available anywhere else. You'll have access to teleseminars designed to teach you how to write hit songs. You'll have a chance to win an … [Read more...]
iTheory: Music Theory And Ear Training With Your iPod
iTheory is a free ear training tool for your iPod. It took me a couple of tries to get it installed correctly, but it works great. The interface isn't as clean as I would like. You have to scroll past hundreds of notes before you get to the iTheory … [Read more...]
How To Get Lyrics For Your MP3s And Learn To Write Songs Like The Masters
If you plan on being a great lyricist, you need to spend considerable time studying the master songwriters who came before you. Think about it. Who's going to make a better Chef? Someone who has only tasted his own cooking or someone who has eaten at … [Read more...]
Ear Training on Speed
Given enough time, it's inevitable that you will figure out what you are hearing. But what about knowing what you hear in the moment? For this, you must practice speed. You can practice speed whenever you hear a song on the radio, when you're at … [Read more...]
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