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3 Ways to Shake Up Your Songwriting

Ok, so you wrote five songs before the holidays. The holidays were crazy with family, friends and lots of eating. Now, it’s the New Year and back to work. You go back and listen to those five songs and they all seem a bit similar.

This is an issue that comes up with the most experienced songwriters. It’s time to shake it up! What can you do to shake it up?

Here are some suggestions:

1. If you just have to start with a melody and then write your lyrics, force yourself to write at least the chorus and then write the music or vice versa. The object is … Read More, Watch, Comment – Backstage Pass Required