One of the best things about writing a song, about sitting down and writing one whether I really want to or not, is learning; “I can write a song, and I can write a song at any time.” Lots of people wish they could write songs. Many of those people think they can’t. But they’re … Continue reading Something Will Surprise You
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Saturday Songwriting: Through the Woods
Some songs I hear for the first time and I’m just floored. “You Are Not Alone,” performed by Mavis Staples is one of those songs. The lyric is simple, but deep. The chords and melody, likewise are pretty straight forward. But there are some kinks. Watch for the moment about 30 seconds in, right … Continue reading Saturday Songwriting: Through the Woods
Saturday Songwriting: I Needed a Myth
Sometimes things can be virtually the same, even though they look pretty different. That’s the case with the C and G chords on the guitar. They are built in the same way, but use different notes. Also, their fingering on the fretboard appears pretty different because of the how the guitar is tuned. This … Continue reading Saturday Songwriting: I Needed a Myth
When a Dry Spell Ends
As I remember it, in a class I took with Josh Ritter, he said, I don’t believe in writer’s block, but I do believe in dry spells. Dry spells happen, and I think they happen in every profession. At the restaurant I earn my money in, there are days I feel great about my … Continue reading When a Dry Spell Ends
Saturday Songwriting: Days Like These
Yesterday was John Lennon's birthday. In today's lesson I'm talking about the principle that guides the chord change in the chorus of his song "Imagine." The Prompt: Here's a link to Aron Wiesenfeld's "Bunker" The Musical Idea: https://youtu.be/V5_gd5skYBg It's John Lennon's Birthday, in this video I talk about the musical principle behind the chorus of … Continue reading Saturday Songwriting: Days Like These
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