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A Guide To Hit Song Forms – Tips, Techniques and Tools for Writing Hit Songs

April 9, 2007 By Graham English

Another bonus you get when you buy Samurai Songwriting is A Guide To Hit Song Forms. Inside this valuable songwriting guide, you'll learn... How to begin writing songs with superior structure and the techniques you need to master the craft of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: contrast, hit songs, Samurai Songwriting, song structure, Songwriting, songwriting tips, verse, verse types

The Hit Song Model – A Powerful Guide To Writing Hit Songs

April 4, 2007 By Graham English

When you buy Samurai Songwriting, The Hit Song Model is just one of the bonuses you will get. In this powerful guide to writing hit songs, you'll learn... The two most important places to put your energy and focus that will make the biggest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: Collaboration, hit song model, hit songs, modelling, Samurai Songwriting, song sections, Songwriting, songwriting tips, workflow

Can Hit Songs Really Be Reduced To Science? I Mean, Really?

February 15, 2006 By Graham English

In the news right now: The Science of Hit Songs: People pick favorites largely on what others have deemed popular, a new study finds. The study itself may be new but the principle isn't. Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., in an academic setting, created … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: buzz, hit songs, influence, musicians, podcast directory, podcasting, podcasts, social proof

Single Review: Cyndi Lauper “Time After Time”

January 15, 2006 By Graham English

Single Review: Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time": Cyndi Lauper has withdrawn from her lover in the poignant ballad "Time After Time." Tearful guitars start the single, setting a lonely tone. It's two a.m. Lauper hears the clock on her nightstand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: hit songs, song reviews, songs

Single Review: Paula Abdul “Cold Hearted”

January 8, 2006 By Graham English

Single Review: Paula Abdul "Cold Hearted": "Cold Hearted" may not be the best written song or even the best sung. However, it's an unbelievably entertaining listen. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: hit songs, song reviews, songs

Get My Hit Song Cheat Sheet

December 19, 2005 By Graham English

Attention Songwriters: Get Your FREE "Hit Song Cheat Sheet" Powerful Songwriting Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts! Free Hit Song Cheat Sheet Your Songwriting Challenge: Free Instant Access! Your privacy always comes first and your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: hit song cheat sheet, hit songs, songwriters, Songwriting, songwriting tips

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