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Contents

Getting Started

1: How to NEVER Run Out of Great Song Ideas Again¡­

2: What is the Best Time of the Day For Songwriting?

Melody Tips

3: What is the Most Important Part of Your Song?

4: How To Write A Song With Any Famous Band You Like!

Arrangements

5: How to Write Songs With a Band, and Not Break Up?

Chord Progressions

6: How to Write Chord Progressions that Pull Listeners in¡­

7: Seventh Chord Heaven

Writing in Different Styles

8: Six Tricks to Make Your Songs Rock

Song Structures

9: How to Write a MONSTER HOOK for Every Song

10: How to write an Awesome Prechorus

Mindset

11: Going Down in Flames, or Giving Gifts Back to the World?

12: Lessons: Block Your Creativity, or Lead You To Excellence?

Editing and Production

13: Rule #1 of Great Songwriting

14: Stop Editing; Just Write!

Lyrics Writing Secrets

15: How To Write Colorful Lyrics

16: How to Guarantee a Big Hook in Every Song

Extra: Marketing and Business Planning

Greatest Music Marketing Secret ¨C Don¡¯t Ever Book a Gig



Getting Started

How to NEVER Run Out of Great Song Ideas Again¡­

Bursting Outside of the Songwriting Box

Did you ever notice that most of the time when you sit down to write a song you begin

the EXACT SAME WAY. Maybe you pick up an acoustic guitar and start strumming,

maybe you grab a pencil and notebook for writing lyrics, or possibly you just start

belting out some melodies.

There is nothing wrong with any of these methods; the problem lies in doing the exact

same thing every time. It is important to practice a writing strategy enough times to get

consistent results, but having an unalterable routine is the complete OPPOSITE OF

CREATIVITY. Being creative implies trying different things, experimenting, and

thinking OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

There are many components to a song, and as long as the pieces all fit together in the

end, you can begin with any of them. Below I¡¯ve listed the 12 BEST METHODS to

begin a song. Try picking three or four of the categories from the list below, and cycle

through them, applying a different starting method each time you sit down to write a

new song.

Starting a Song from:

Lyrics: just the words

Electric Guitar Riff: not just chords, create up a riff

Bass Line: can be played on piano or guitar if you don't have a bass

Melody: vocals only

Drum Beat: from drums loops, a computer sequencer, keyboard, or drum machine

Acoustic Guitar

Piano or Keyboard

Unusual Instruments: Ukulele, Violin, Xylophone (real instruments, or simulated from a

keyboard)

Sound Effects: Helicopter, explosions, factory sounds, bees buzzing, waterfalls, etc. This

can set the mood and imply a musical direction for the song

Computer Software: Pro Tools, Sibelius, Garage Band, Logic, etc. Begin creating the



whole songs from within the capabilities of the software.

Concept or Emotion: The meaning of the number 5, Life as an Octopus, Anger,

Longing, Celebrating, Desire, (be very specific; for example: the desire to date a girl

whom you know you would never get along with)

Combining Starting Points

When starting with a new writing method, at first it may seem like the writing process

becomes slower and less comfortable. That is normal. You are not looking for

something comfortable here; this is a way to break you out of your box, and EXPAND

YOUR CREATIVITY.

After you get comfortable with three or four of these methods, try adding another one

each week. Then try combining several together. The potential combinations are

enormous. Whenever you become stuck creatively just take a look at this list and try a

method you haven¡¯t used before.

Think of this as a new creative songwriting program. Apply this method just 20 minutes

a day for 30 days. Don't worry about finishing the new songs yet, just new ways of

starting them and expanding your creativity. In just one month you should begin to

notice how far you have bursting beyond your old songwriting box.

What is the Best Time of the Day For Songwriting?

When do you normally write? Is it on the weekends? At night after work? In the

morning right when you wake up? Do you have one or two writing times a week, or do

you fit it in between work and sleep whenever you can? Do you always write at the

same time of day, or do you wait until inspiration hits before you begin?

Think for a minute about your typical songwriting routine, and then I will tell you the

Absolute Best Time For Writing Songs.

Ok, are you ready? Here it is. The best day and time for songwriting is - whatever day or

time you are currently Not accustomed to writing. For instance, if you always write at

night before bed, try switching to the mornings before you start your day. If you always

write for two hours on Saturdays, try writing for ten minutes each day right after work.

The reasoning behind this has to do with expanding your creative boundaries, and

thinking outside of the box. Large leaps in creativity often coincide with breaks in

routine, and unexpected occurrences. Many inventors have had their biggest scientific

breakthroughs when something unusual, even annoying, got in the way of their research,

but also acted as a catalyst for a new discovery.

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