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  I admit it, I am scared. It’s just a chord, one of the seven main chords in any key, but still, I avoid it. I don’t think I ever play i...

Circle of fifths is a powerful and fundamental concept in music theory that is pinnacle for playing and composition. The circle helps mus...

Practical ways to overcome creative roadblocks when playing music or songwriting. While there are very handy music theory tools, such Noi...

Amongst all our songwriting tips, it only seems fitting to really delve into some previous concepts in a little more detail. It is all we...

Creating a song starting from the title is a time tested way of writing a song. One of the great positives of writing from the title is t...

Starting from a rhythm is a great way to create a song. The beat and rhythm of a song really crystallises the mood and energy of what you...

Part Two: Extending AB to ABC Click here to view Part 1: AB structure.  Many recent pop songs are written using the ABC structure. It ...

Part One: AB Structure All songs have an underlying structure. This can range from simple to complex. If you are starting out on your so...

“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” - Pablo Picasso  Having difficulty writing a song or even knowing where or how to start?  H...

A popular method of songwriting is to first create the harmony or chord progression for the song and then write the melody. Harmony is th...

There are lots of ways to approach the first genesis of a song and it can feel overwhelming when facing the blank page. As with any creat...