Category: Songwriting
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How To Name Your Song: 10 Tips For Creating A Memorable Title (With Examples)
The importance of a song’s title cannot be overstated. A great title can make all the difference in how your listeners receive your music. It can pique their curiosity, set the tone for the rest of the song, and even become a memorable catchphrase that sticks in their minds long after the music has ended.…
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Essential Benefits of Collaborating with Other Musicians
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting-out, working with other musicians can dramatically benefit your music career. But how? And why do artists collaborate with each other? Musicians collaborate for various reasons, including expanding their creative horizons, reaching new audiences, growing their fanbase, developing new skills, and financial benefits. Collaborating with other musicians can…
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Do Bands Actually Need A Bass Player?
Bass is an integral component of music and provides a solid foundation for the rhythm and harmony of a song. It sets the tempo and groove, helps to anchor the rhythm section, and adds a different layer of harmony to the music. However, not all bands require a bass player. The importance of a bass…
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How Do Musicians Create Melodies?
Written by Bo Brusco. A key component to any song is its melody. A musician might have lyrics on paper, a solid idea of the story they want to tell, and the emotions they want to express, but none of that will come to life until they create a melody. Simple enough — but how…
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10 Practice Spaces For Bands That Have Nowhere To Rehearse
Finding a dependable rehearsal space is one of the first barriers most bands face. With the amount of noise that live musicians create, finding somewhere affordable, effective, and discrete to practice your craft can be difficult. Luckily, if you get creative, the list of potential places where a band can rehearse is quite long—especially if…
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10 Clever Ideas For Naming An Album
Putting the final touches on your album can be a daunting process – especially if one of those final decisions is your album title. How do you capture the overall theme of your album with just one word or phrase? If you’re struggling to name your album, there are a few ideas that might jump-start…
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The Real Reason Why Bands Have Two Drummers (With Examples)
Having two drummers in a band can sometimes seem just a bit excessive. Even though it may look strange at first, there’s typically a legitimate reason (or two) behind a band adding a second or even third drummer. Why do bands have two drummers? Bands have two drummers to create a thicker, fuller, or denser…