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Songwriting Exercise of the Week

Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Inner Child Exercise

Welcome to the Songwriting Exercise of the Week – the Inner Child Exercise. This exercise is all about looking back at your younger self and considering what you would tell them if you could. It can be a powerful way to connect with your past, reflect on your experiences, and find inspiration for your music. Here’s how it works: Close your eyes and take a … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Inner Child Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Role-play Exercise

Welcome to this week’s “Songwriting Exercise of the Week” – the Songwriting Role-play Exercise! The Songwriting Role-play Exercise is a fun and creative way to stretch your songwriting muscles and try out new perspectives. It’s a great exercise for songwriters of all levels, and can help you develop your craft and find new inspiration. So, how does the Songwriting Role-play Exercise work? First, think about … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Role-play Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Emotional Memory Exercise

The Emotional Memory Exercise is a powerful tool for tapping into your deepest emotions and using them to create authentic, heartfelt songs. It’s a great exercise for songwriters of all levels, and can help you connect with your listeners on a deeper level. So, how does the Emotional Memory Exercise work? First, think of a specific moment in your life that was particularly emotional – … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Emotional Memory Exercise

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How to Write a Song When You Haven’t in a While

Starting to write a song after a break can be a challenging task, especially when you’ve lost your songwriting mojo. But don’t worry, even the best of us struggle with this at times. In this blog, we will discuss some tips that can help you get back to songwriting and bring back that creative spark. 1. Start off Simple Often when we take a break … Continue reading How to Write a Song When You Haven’t in a While

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Mastering Metaphors

Welcome to this week’s songwriting exercise: Mastering Metaphors! Metaphors are a powerful tool for songwriters, allowing you to describe complex ideas and emotions in a more imaginative and evocative way. By using metaphors, you can create vivid and memorable imagery that helps your listeners understand and connect with your songs on a deeper level. To begin this exercise, think about a theme or emotion that … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Mastering Metaphors

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AI for Creating Music

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making great strides in recent years, and the music industry is no exception. With AI-powered systems like MusicML by Google in the works, all attention is on AI. However, when it comes to musicians, it’s important to understand that the real value of AI in music creation is not about creating music at the touch of a button, but about … Continue reading AI for Creating Music

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Musical Mood Board Exercise

Welcome to this week’s Songwriting Exercise of the Week – the Musical Mood Board Exercise! The Musical Mood Board Exercise is a fun and creative way to kickstart your songwriting process. It’s perfect for those times when you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, or when you just need a little push to get your creative juices flowing. So, what is a mood board? Simply put, a … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Musical Mood Board Exercise

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How to Face Songwriter’s Block

Songwriting is a mysterious and captivating art, one that requires us to delve into the depths of our emotions and experiences and translate them into musical form. It can be a source of great joy and fulfillment, but it can also be a difficult and trying journey, especially when faced with the ubiquitous monster known as songwriter’s block. Songwriter’s block is a common and often … Continue reading How to Face Songwriter’s Block

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A Guide to Writing Songs About Your Fears

Fear is a pervasive presence in our lives, a force that casts a shadow over our thoughts and actions. It can hold us back, limiting our potential and preventing us from pursuing our dreams. But what if I told you that there is a way to face this fear head-on, to confront it and turn it into something beautiful? Through the art of songwriting, you … Continue reading A Guide to Writing Songs About Your Fears

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How to Write Thought-Provoking Lyrics

As songwriters, we have the power to create art that not only moves people, but also makes them think. Thought-provoking lyrics can inspire change, spark conversations, and encourage reflection. One way to achieve this is by writing about social issues that are important to you. Whether you’re exploring complex political issues, tackling societal problems, or simply sharing your personal experiences, there are many ways to … Continue reading How to Write Thought-Provoking Lyrics

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