Recently, I heard my good friend and incredible songwriter Jason Ingram say how important it is for the lyric in a song to be like a "straight line". Meaning, that every lyric needs to stick to that line so it’s a clear message throughout the song. It’s easy to find ourselves veering off the “straight line” with something we think is cool or just a catchy phrase, but actually doesn’t serve the hook, and might even take away from it.
Read MoreHere is another installment of the Songwriting Survival Guide. This time we’ll look at how to make the co-writing experience as productive and enjoyable as possible. Whether you are new to collaboration or have done it a million times, here are five tips to help you nail your next songwriting session.
Read MoreHaving been a part of countless writing sessions over the span of 20 years, I have found that not all co-writes are created equal. For the most part they are a great experience, spending a day in rooms with people I love (or have just met) going after the best song possible. But along the way there have been the kind that every co-writer dreads.
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