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The postings below come in from other sites that we find interesting.
- How Important Is “Externally-Sourced” Inspiration to You As a Songwriter?
- In Songwriting, What’s Worse Than Predictability?
- The Songwriter Chord
- The Different Types of Songwriting Publishing Deals
- Songwriting Happens in Two Stages: First Idea, and Process
- Tips for Adding Chords to Melodies
- Creating Hooks in Pop Song Formats
- 5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Creative Songwriting Power
- What Kind of Backing Vocals Are Right For Your Song?
- A Goal-Oriented Approach to Songwriting as a Problem-Solving Technique
- A Lyric/Melody Checklist for Songwriters
- Four Ways Make a Song More Memorable
- Hope Darst: “Peace Be Still” and Overcoming Fear
- Neil Young, “Rockin’ In the Free World”: Why It Works
- Listening and Talking: The Two Most Important Activities For Songwriting Improvement
- The Pros and Cons of Using Songwriting Formulas
- Vertical Music Worship Leader and two-time Dove Award winner, Meredith Andrews, Joins Song Revolution Workshop
- Fixing Lyrics Two or Three Lines at a Time
- Songwriting Is Not An Overnight Success Business
- Considering the Note Your Melody Starts On
- Tucson Worship Pastor Brian Goodall Named NCS Songwriter of the Month
- The Long Song Intro: Does It Make Your Song Better?
- The 5 Most Important Things To Know About How to Use Chord Progressions In Your Songs
- The Use of Chord Inversions in Pop Songwriting
- The Importance of Rhythm in a Good Song Hook
- LION & BEAR: Finding Beauty In Brokeness
- Songwriting Simplicity is Good; Mindlessness Not So Much
- How Many Unique Elements Make a Good Song Tune?
- Fake It Til You Make It: A Pro Songwriter Shares Why It Isn’t A Smart Strategy
- Watching Your Audience’s Reaction
- Going Old-School: Separating Songwriting From Production
- Summarizing as a Technique for Improving Lyrics
- Five Best Ways to Avoid Songwriter’s Block
- The Writing Better Songs Checklist
- How Making a Line Drawing of Your Melody Makes It Better
- Hillsongs’ “What a Beautiful Name It Is”: (What 400+ Million Views and a Grammy Can Teach Us About Worship Songwriting)
- Are You An Impulsive Songwriter?
- Elle Limebear: From UK Youth Leader to GMA New Artist of The Year Nominee
- Music Theory That’s Perfect For Today’s New Learning Situations
- And Now For Something Completely Different
- Writing a Rock Anthem – The Important Characteristics
- NCS Songwriters of the Month Shirley Nagel and Jaclynn Huse Find ‘Solid Center’ Through NCS Coaching
- Moving Beyond That One Good Song Idea
- Using Chords to Create More Interesting Melodies
- Troubleshooting a Song That’s Missing the Mark
- Don’t Fear Strangeness In Your Songwriting… As Long As It Works
- Matthew West: A Brand New… Everything!
- Using a Key Change as a Musical Surprise
- Finding Bad Lines In Your Lyric
- Don’t Miss NCS Song Critique Week and “COPYRIGHT 2020” Masterclass!
- Identifying Your Songs’ Most Exciting Moments
- Imagery: A Big Picture From Few Words
- For Making More Complex Chord Progressions, Start Simple
- Kim Walker-Smith, Jesus Culture: Letting God’s Love Rewrite Her Story
- Add New Skills To Your Songwriter’s Toolbox Like A Pro
- Starting Songs, Then Keeping the Fire Burning
- How Good Songwriters Listen to Music
- The Overlapping Ranges of Verse and Chorus Melodies
- Writing Song Lyrics
- Missy Ducharme: NCS Songwriter of the Month
- The Importance of Silencing Your Inner Critic
- 5 Tips For Using a Chords-First Songwriting Process
- Want An Artist To Record Your Song? Try This Goal Setting Worksheet
- Tips for Minimizing the Threat of Writer’s Block
- Sal Oliveri: Mainstream Hit Producer/Songwriter Living Out His Faith
- Why Rhythms, Chords and Melodies Should Simplify in a Song Chorus
- If Your Songwriting Process Grinds to a Halt After the First Few Notes
- The Truth About “Turning Pro” as a Songwriter
- The Missing Step For Improving Your Songwriting: Training Your Ear
- With Songwriting, the Title is the First Step to Hooking a Listener
- Songwriting & Social Distancing: Why Coming to Nashville in October Is Still a Great Idea
- How a Creative Chord Progression Can Make a Song More Meaningful
- 6 Ways To Find And Attract Co-Writers
- What To Do When Lyrics Sound Forced
- Carol Chisolm: From Burned Out to Bold New Ministry
- Dealing With Your Own Negative Opinion of Your Songwriting Efforts
- Jillian Edwards: Finding Herself In Heaven’s Eyes
- Creating a Song From 3 Short Melodic Ideas
- 5 Most Common Chord Progression Problems
- Other People’s Opinions On Your Songs – Is It Good Or Bad For Your Songwriting?
- The Difference Between Meaning and Message
- Experimenting To Get a Better Verse For Your Song
- 7 Ideas For Making Songwriting a Daily Activity
- When a Song Sounds Bad, Take a Look at the Structure Underneath
- Does Your Songwriting Focus Need Tweaking?
- 10 Benefits of Coaching & Mentorship for Songwriting Success
- Songwriting: The Mountain Climbing of Music
- SongTown: Keeping The Craft Of Songwriting Alive
- Phil Joel: Newsboys, Zealand Worship, and Choosing Family Over Fame
- Carol Chisolm Named NCS Songwriter of the Month
- The Power of a Great Song Melody
- How Do You Develop a Songwriting Legacy?
- Songwriters: Tell Yourself These 5 Things Each Morning
- A Solution For Aimless Lyrics: The One-Sentence Summary
- Stuck in a Songwriting Rut? Here’s How to Break Some Bad Habits
- Showing Your Audience Exactly Who You Are
- Songwriters: Are You A Shotgun or Rifle Approach To Pitching Your Songs?
- Get Your Songs Heard at the Song Revolution Workshop October 15 – 17, 2020
- Giving Chorus Lyrics the Emotional Boost They Need
- Staring Into the Sun