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...]
Video: Songwriting and Time Management
The brand new Merlin Show features Jonathan Coulton, a songwriter who gained quite a lot of popularity for his Thing a Week project. They discuss songwriting and the ubiquitous capture process. It's a good show and the 43 Folders blog is an excellent … [Read more...]
How Do I Become A Samurai Songwriter?
To be a Samurai Songwriter, you must first dedicate yourself to The Song. As a symbolic gesture, say it out loud. "I dedicate my life to serving The Song." The Song is a powerful force. It changes people. It makes people laugh and cry. It opens … [Read more...]
What Makes a Good Song?
First of all, we have to agree on the definition of a song. For our purposes in Samurai Songwriting, a song is an art-form and a form of communication made up of melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, and form -- the form of which includes a title, chorus, … [Read more...]
The Best of The Graham English Blog 2006
Here's the final entry to my 2006 Celebrations and Reflections series. According to my stats, these are the top 20 most popular posts of 2006. Have a happy New Year! How To Be An Expert Your Goals As Waveform What is RSS and Why Do I … [Read more...]
Top Songwriting Articles for 2006
I'm celebrating quite a few good songs written in the past year. And I'm reflecting on how I can make 2007 an even better year for songwriting. Look for some fresh songwriting ideas in the new year and enjoy the best songwriting articles of … [Read more...]
The Perfect Song Title – 5 Things To Remember
Place Your Song Title At Key Points In The Chorus Your song title is more likely to be remembered if it is placed in the first or last line of the chorus. Place Emphasis On Your Song Title In The Chorus Support your song title by giving it a … [Read more...]
Find New Music With Musicovery – And Songwriting Ideas Too
This music discovery website is amazing! You can find music by mood, genre, and by the decade it was created. Best of all, Musicovery is as a killer songwriting inspiration tool. You don't even have to hit play to find ideas for your next song. … [Read more...]
Is Your Ear Suspect?
If your ear can't understand whatever it hears, then it's suspect. Whatever the application -- composing, songwriting, singing, playing the guitar, piano, or any other instrument -- there is a logic to becoming a spontaneous musician. Your goal as a … [Read more...]
NaSoAlMo: National Solo Album Month
NaSoAlMo is a free yearly competition where musicians write and record an entire album during the month of November. The idea came from NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, where writers attempt a 50,000 word novel during the same month. It's … [Read more...]
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