The Art of the ReWrite
Rewriting Songs: Top Tips and Tactics to Enhance Your Songwriting As a songwriter, you may find yourself stuck in a rut with a song that isn't quite hitting the mark. It's natural to feel frustrated, but instead of giving up on
8 Power Tips to help you write your FIRST SONG!
Stepping into the world of songwriting for the first time can feel like a monumental task. You're faced with a blank page or an empty melody, and it's your job to fill it with your ideas, emotions, and creativity. But
How to Unleash Your Songwriting Muse: Harnessing Resilience and Craft
We often imagine the world of songwriting as a domain filled with spontaneous sparks of creativity and divine inspiration. A songwriter sits in the quiet of the night, and as if by magic, an entire song comes to them, pouring
Songwriting Superpowers: The Magic of Co-Writing
As a songwriter, you may have often felt the need for someone to bounce ideas off of, someone who understands your creative process and can add their own perspective to your songs. This is where co-writing comes in. Co-writing is
Rev up your voice: Warm-up tips for Songwriters
As a singer-songwriter, you probably spend a lot of time practicing your guitar or piano, writing lyrics, and perfecting your songs. But do you ever take the time to warm up your voice before singing? Many songwriters neglect their voice
Fuel Your Musical Aspirations: Ignite Your Dreams with Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has become a popular way for independent musicians to finance their recordings and other music-related projects. The process involves raising funds from a large number of people, typically through online platforms that allow artists to connect with potential backers.
Top Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block
Nearly every single songwriter we’ve worked with over the years has had his or her struggles with that age-old, ever-looming problem of writer’s block.
Song Editing: Take your songs from Good to Great
So, you've slaved away and poured your sweat, blood, tears, wisdom and wit into the perfect song. Ready to get onstage and play it for the world? Not so fast. Editing a song can be one of the toughest parts
Protecting Your Rights, Collecting Your Royalties
A performance rights organization (PRO), also known as a performing rights society, can sometimes seem like a big mystery to songwriters. But as a creator, you owe it to yourself to educate yourself on what these organizations do and how
The Holland Sessions: Volume 4
Check out the Holland Sessions Volume 4 - Live at the Tipper. The Holland sessions is a songwriting showcase that features local songwriters who participate in Deborah Holland's Songwriting workshops. These showcases are held a few times a year so
Featured Songwriter: Raleigh Keegan
Raleigh Keegan is a talented Multi-instrumentalist Singer/Songwriter. Writing Great Songs met Raleigh through Twitter and after immediately falling in love his songs, we asked him to be a featured Songwriter. WGS: What is you musical background? Did you grow up playing
5 David Bowie Songs to Inspire Us All
What a mind bending time to be a David Bowie fan. Just days after releasing his 28th studio album, thrilling fans world wide with its dizzying originality and that lushly beautiful voice, Music's greatest chameleon becomes The Prettiest Star in