Jan 31, 2014 | Songwriting Month, Tips |
I’m going to be honest with you. I like traditional pop/rock song structure. I like a couple of verses, followed by a chorus each time, a killer bridge or solo section, and so on. I think that general format (and it’s variations) has stood the test of time...
Jan 29, 2014 | Audio Example, My Music, Songwriting Month, Tips, Video |
The other day I asked the question, “Which comes first? Music or lyrics?” Personally, I’m a music first guy. Even more specifically I’m a vocal melody locked up tight first kind of guy. Today I thought it would helpful to give you a glimpse...
Jan 27, 2014 | Mixing, Songwriting Month, Tips |
I’ve written a lot of bad songs in my day. Some were just a bad idea to begin with. Some were half decent, but not my best work so I scrapped them. Others however have fallen in a tricky spot where they really are a good song, but they weren’t quite 100%...
Jan 24, 2014 | Songwriting Month, Tips |
It’s the age old question of songwriting: which comes first the music or the lyrics? On the surface this is purely a matter of preference. Clearly wonderful songs have been written from both angles. But if you dig a little deeper you discover the subtle nuances...
Jan 22, 2014 | Pro Tools, Songwriting Month, Tips, Video |
The foundation of a great recording is a great guide track. What’s a guide track you might ask? Simply it’s whatever you setup in your DAW to help your actual recording sessions go smoother, faster, and more efficiently. In a jet-lagged stupor I show you...
Jan 20, 2014 | Songwriting Month, Tips |
Let me say up front that I want you to make a lot of great music this year. Not only that, but I want you to get more done in less time and have more fun doing it. That’s what this entire Songwriting Month is all about. So take a little tip from me: get smart...