Samurai Songwriting, a simple and fun way to master the art of songwriting, is now live. And best of all are the bonuses for the first 150 subscribers. Don't miss out, check it out now... … [Read more...]
Join Me On Twitter!
Are you on Twitter yet? Join me, won't you? If you don't know what Twitter is, it's basically a social micro-blog to update your friends on what you're doing right now. What makes it different from a blog you might already publish is the use of … [Read more...]
Applying The 80-20 Rule To Your Songwriting
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...]
I’ll Miss You, Ze
This is the final week of The Show by Ze Frank. A full year commitment fulfilled. Talk about a challenge! Ze inspired me a lot this past year. His show is most definitely 2nd Tier, even if he doesn't know it. But that didn't inspire me as much as … [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...]
Quote of the Week
"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." -- Leonard Bernstein, conductor … [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...]
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