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Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone

Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone

by Andrew Bishko | Jan 31, 2018 | Interviews, Band, Career, Genres, Song Writing

Musical U interviews Diane Mozzone on her incredible decades-long music career, what she’s learned along the way, and how she continues to evolve musically.

About the Hook

About the Hook

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 25, 2018 | Podcast, Chord Progressions, Song Writing

The “hook” is the earworm that elevates the song to the status of “unforgettable”. Learn all about the hook in this podcast episode!

Lyricism and Longevity, with the Strawbs’ Dave Cousins

Lyricism and Longevity, with the Strawbs’ Dave Cousins

by Stewart Hilton | Jan 24, 2018 | Interviews, Band, Career, Song Writing

The Strawbs’ founding member and principal songwriter Dave Cousins shares how music, lyrics, and the songwriting process have changed over the past decades.

The 15 Best Non-Christmas Songs That Appear On Christmas Albums

The 15 Best Non-Christmas Songs That Appear On Christmas Albums

by Charlotte A. F. Farley | Dec 18, 2017 | Genres, Song Writing

A song doesn’t have to mention the holiday clichés to put you in a festive mood. Check out these 15 non-Christmas Christmas-y tunes!

Box Yourself into Creativity: 5 Tips for Recording and Songwriting

Box Yourself into Creativity: 5 Tips for Recording and Songwriting

by Guest Expert | Dec 6, 2017 | Planning and Goals, Audio Mixing, Song Writing

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jason Dzamba shares a process for composing that will help you steer clear of writer’s block and focus your creativity.

Finding and Sustaining Creativity, with David Andrew Wiebe

Finding and Sustaining Creativity, with David Andrew Wiebe

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 6, 2017 | Podcast, Career, Interviews, Song Writing

Writer, songwriter, and performer David Andrew Wiebe talks about creativity and inspiration, and the places where these elusive creatures can be found.

How to Write A Song, with O&O

How to Write A Song, with O&O

by Guest Expert | Nov 22, 2017 | Song Writing, Collaborating, Melodies, Rhythm

Music duo O&O share an approach to songwriting that plays to your strengths, gets your creative juices flowing, and inspires collaboration!

Songwriting Challenges to Cure Your Writer’s Block

Songwriting Challenges to Cure Your Writer’s Block

by Sabrina Peña Young | Nov 6, 2017 | Song Writing

Oddly enough, constraints often breed creativity! Learn how the imposed limits of songwriting challenges can lead to an unexpected musical masterpiece.

Transpose and Terrify!

Transpose and Terrify!

by Sara Campbell | Oct 25, 2017 | Song Writing, Halloween, Key, Scales

Sometimes, all it takes to make a tune spooky is some major-to-minor transposition. Resident pro Sara Campbell shows you how, just in time for Halloween!

Singing, Songwriting, and Success as an Independent Artist, with Kendra McKinley

Singing, Songwriting, and Success as an Independent Artist, with Kendra McKinley

by Andrew Bishko | Oct 4, 2017 | Interviews, Career, Singing, Song Writing

Learn how one independent musician found success by embracing a world of influences and encompassing many musical identities.

From Prose to Indie Rock: How A Writer Embraced His Musicality

From Prose to Indie Rock: How A Writer Embraced His Musicality

by Guest Expert | Sep 20, 2017 | Career, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

A writer by profession, Marc Schuster always felt a magnetic pull towards music that proved impossible to ignore. Discover how he made the switch!

10 Mini Songwriting Challenges to Sharpen your Writing Skills

10 Mini Songwriting Challenges to Sharpen your Writing Skills

by Sabrina Peña Young | Aug 27, 2017 | Song Writing, Musicality

Stuck in a songwriting rut? Try our mini songwriting challenges to find inspiration for your next masterpiece in food, film, and your favourite superhero!

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