In the previous article on song endings we approached writing an ending to your song by looking at two important aspects: what part of the song to end with and what options of which chord to end with. But that isn’t the end all be all. There are still other aspects to...

So you’ve written a song with all of its parts: a melody, a chord progression, a rhythm, a tempo, and maybe lyrics. But there’s one last thing to consider before it’s truly finished: the ending! Without a proper ending your song not only could theoretically go on and...

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.