At this moment, you're just a $20 click away from discovering the Hit Songwriting Secrets of John Lennon... even if you're starting from scratch. April 18th and 19th, 2007 6pm PST/ 8pm CST/ 9pm EST Count me in! Please reserve my tele-slot for … [Read more...]
Samurai Songwriting Issue 1 Is Now Available
It's time to dig into the first issue of Samurai Songwriting. If you're not a subscriber, join now. If you want to purchase just this issue, you can do that here: 1. Select your country USA Outside USA Here's what we cover … [Read more...]
A Guide To Hit Song Forms – Tips, Techniques and Tools for Writing Hit Songs
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...]
Chorus Cheat Sheet – 7 Types Of Choruses And How To Write Them
Buying Samurai Songwriting has lots of perks. One of them is the Chorus Cheat Sheet. Inside this guide to writing great choruses, you'll learn... Why it's called a "chorus" and what this means to you as a songwriter. The seven basic chorus forms … [Read more...]
The Hit Song Model – A Powerful Guide To Writing Hit Songs
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]