Kendrick Lamar’s ‘How Much A Dollar Cost’
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘How Much A Dollar Cost’ is a harrowing story of an encounter in…
5 Essential Elements Of A Good Song
Some aspects of a song have a higher value than others. We try to get…
An Easy Way To Improve A Song
As a bassist, producer, and songwriting coach and teacher I’ve listened closely to thousands of…
It’s Not Too Late To Write Your Songs
I just had a birthday. I’ve been making music professionally for around four decades. I’ve…
When It’s Time To Stop Working On A Song… For Now
Writing a song starts for me when an idea makes me pay attention. I may…
In A Lyric, You Can Just Say What You Mean
I was in a songwriting consultation session recently with a talented writer. We were going…
The Rise and Fall of the IV Major-IV Minor Chord Progression
Here’s a chord progression: || C | C | F | Fminor | C |…
How To Avoid An Unnecessary Pre-Chorus
Pre-Choruses are ubiquitous in modern pop songs. If that’s what you’re writing, it’s likely your…
Flaming Lips’ Sci-Fi Future: ‘One More Robot’
I’ve been meaning to get around to a great song, ‘One More Robot’, from a…
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