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14 articles in Songwriting — the latest tips, news and how-tos.
SongwritingWhat Are Mechanical Royalties? Explained for Musicians
Are you claiming all the mechanical royalties you’re owed? If you’re not already working with a Music Publisher, chances are you’re missing out.
SongwritingMake Music With Your Voice: 5 Best Voice to Music Tools
Making music doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learn the best ways you can start making music with your own voice and check out our list of the Top 5 Best Voice to Music tools!
SongwritingSongwriting 101: 5 Tips for Better Lyric Writing
Step your songwriting up a notch and add these 5 tips for writing better lyrics into your routine. Honouring songwriters from all over the world, USA Songwriting Competition have helped musicians land recording contracts, get songs on film and TV, as well as securing collaborations with major artists.
SongwritingMusic Publishing Explained for Musicians
Just what exactly is music publishing? In short, music publishing is the collection and payment of royalties whenever a song is “used”. Sounds simple enough right? But don't be fooled. Truth is - it barely scratches the surface.
SongwritingHow to Write a Song | 12 Songwriting Tips from the Pros
Every musician has at some point experienced writer's block throughout their careers. With the many different approaches to songwriting, we've compiled 12 helpful songwriting tips from the world's greatest songwriters to help you unlock your creativity!
SongwritingHow to Write a Chorus with a Catchy Hook
Want to know how to add a catchy hook to your tracks? Of course you do! Joe Hoten from Bands For Hire dives in to every key aspect of songwriting, covering how to create a killer hook for your chorus.
SongwritingHow to Write a Chord Progression Listeners Will Love
7 tips to write a chord progression that inspires you!
SongwritingHow to Become a Paid Songwriter
So you've got a backlog of great songs you've written. Why not earn money from them? Rocket Songs give us their advice on how to get paid as a songwriter and maximise the value of the songs you've written throughout your career.
SongwritingHow to Be a Better Musician: 10 Tips For Beginners & Pros
Whether you’ve been playing your instrument for years, or you’re just starting out, no one is perfect and everyone can improve. If you’re looking to take that next step towards playing like a pro, follow our top 10 tips to become a better musician.
SongwritingHow to Arrange a Song in 5 Steps
Knowing how to write a song is one thing, but being able to properly arrange it is just as important. Learn more about the process of arrangement and how you can structure your song in a way that makes sense to your specific style.
SongwritingAn Introduction to Music Royalties in the UK
Clue yourself up on music royalty payments in the UK and get paid what you're owed! Sarah Monument, author of UK Music Royalties - Made Easy is here to provide useful tips on understanding your rights when it comes to collecting your royalties.
SongwritingAI Tools for Songwriting: 11 Generators to Step Up Your Game
Struggling with songwriting exercises and inspiration? AI may be able to help unlock your creativity and provide some inspiration for your next big hit.
Songwriting8 Easiest Instruments to Learn for Musicians on a Budget
Want to learn an instrument but not sure where to start? Check out our list of the 8 easiest musical instruments to learn for musicians on a budget - complete with our tips on the best products to get your career started.
Songwriting3 Song Structure Templates for Beginner Songwriters
Use our tried and tested songwriting templates to help spark your creativity and write your next big hit. Turning your initial song ideas into fully-fledged tracks that people will love to listen to!