When it comes to crafting a memorable or emotionally impactful moment in a song, many songwriters turn to modulation. Who can forget when Michael Jackson shouts “Change!” just as the key in his classic “Man in the Mirror” goes from an unassuming G Major to the...

You’ve written your catchy chorus and crafted several verses that draw the listener in and hold their attention until you drop your hook. But you’ve got one more challenge in creating a memorable song – writing the bridge.

So, you’ve poured your heart into a great song, or a collection of songs, and now you’re ready to share with the world, but it can be tricky to navigate the musical landscape in 2020.  If you want your work to stand out, you can’t just drop your music into the world...

Five Different Endings You Can Use in Your Songwriting As with our post focusing on a few different types of intros you can use for your songwriting, we’re taking a look here at a variety of ways you can end your songs.  As with any part of the songwriting process,...