This site is focused on one thing and one thing only. To help you become a more successful composer.
The idea behind this Web site is to offer the kind of "helping hand" that I was looking for when I started out 20 years ago.
This site offers tools, tips and articles to help you to your next level. I will take you behind the curtain and show you how most professional composers think and how the music business works.
I will give you some keys to successful songwriting. I will also show you which steps to take to get your song heard (and hopefully signed) by the industry professionals. And best of all: All the information on this site is free.
Besides from learning the craft I will also introduce you to how the music business works. When you have written a song with a hit potential you're on your way, but you still need to learn where to take your song and which opportunities are out there so the artist can hear your work and decide to use it. I will try to cover every aspect of this area so you can fulfill your dream.
Good luck, and keep working.
About me
About me. Why should you listen to my songwriting advices?
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Practical songwriting tips and articles
Some great songwriting tips, tricks and articles to help you improve your songwriting.
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How to write a song
Learn the craft of successfull songwriting and different approaches to how to write a song.
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Writing song lyrics
Learn the art and craft of writing song lyrics. Professional songwriters shows you their secrets.
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Songwriting Ideas
How to capture songwriting ideas, how to be creative and inspired
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Music Theories Modes
Learn online music theories here. On this site you'll learn about different modes.
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music theory
Learn basic music theory to enhance your songwriting skills. Here you´ll find free music theory articles and exercises.
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Music businesses
Learn how the music businesses works so you can get success with your songwriting
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Music Publishing
What you need to know about music publishing. Learn important skills that will enhance your songwriting career.
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Write music for tv or film?
Want to write music for tv or film? Many songwriters and composers can make plenty of money when their work is used in the television and film industry. Learn how to break into this business.
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Film Composers
Learn about the most famous film composers. Learn their history and see how they work.
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songwriting skills 2
What does songwriting skills include, should you know how to play an instrument?
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Songwriting Contests
Why would you be a participant in songwriting contests? You´ll also find links to many songwriting competitions.
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Basic music theory keys and scales
Learn how to pick the right key and scale for your song. This basic music theory lessons shows you different keys and why you should know them
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Using Lyric Images in your songwriting
How to use lyric images to add another level of meaning to your song
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Rhyme scheme
Learn about rhyme scheme in songwriting. Here you´ll find theory and examples about rhymes in songwriting
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Chorus Construction
Learn the basics of chorus construction and what you should think about when you´re constructing the chorus for commercial songs.
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Cliches
Cliches in songwriting. How should you approach them?
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Dynamics in Songwriting
Learn the importance of using dynamics in your songwriting.
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Lyrics prosody
Hear you'll learn about lyrics prosody. You'll also find exercises to help you improve this part of your songwriting.
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Finding the groove
Are you finding the groove? Learn the importance of finding the right groove for your song, and how this can enhance your songwriting success.
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Free songwriting tips
Free songwriting tips and other cool songwriting stuff. Amazing articles, tips and inspiring stuff
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Other Resources
Related resources to songwriting
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Write a Jingle?
To write a jingle is a great way to make money with your music. Getting involved with an advertising agency is one way to put music dollars in your pockets and get your work noticed by the public.
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Video game music
Do you want to write video game music? Here you'll learn about this exiting industry.
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Music Licensing
Learn how and why you can make money The Lucrative Music Licensing Market
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Music Publishers
Learn what music publishers actually do, and how they can help your songwriting career.
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Self Publish
Do you want to self publish? Learn about self publishing in yhe music industry. What it takes and if it is something for you?
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Music Publishing Industry, Then & Now
Interested in the music publishing industry? Click here to learn more abort the music publishing business then and now.
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Self Publishing Music
Self Publishing Music. If you plan to self publishing your music, there are some key elements you need to know. Here you'll learn more about this topic.
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Music Self Publishing
Music self publishing. Do you consider to self publish your music? This article will help you determine if you should get a publisher or if you should do the publishing part yourself.
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About John Williams
Who is John Williams? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About Alan Silvestri
Who is Alan Silvestri? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About Howard Shore
Who is Howard Shore? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About Hans Zimmer
Who is Hans Zimmer? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About Danny Elfman
Who is Danny Elfman? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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Songwriting Guide Blog
The Songwriting Guide Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the songwriting-guide.com Web site. Subscribe here.
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About James Newton Howard
Who is James Newton Howard? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About James Horner
Who is James Horner? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About Jerry Goldsmith
Who is Jerry Goldsmith? Bio, see movies, interviews and more about this famous film composer.
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About Ennio Morricone
Who is Ennio Morricone? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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About David Newman
Who is David Newman? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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Elmer Bernstein
Who was Elmer Bernstein? Bio, see movies, read interviews and more.
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Music in Film
Learn about music in film. The film music history and why it is so powerful.
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Songwriting Shop
In Songwriting Shop you can buy products that will help your songwriting career.
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Importance of a killer Demo
Learn the importance of a killer demo. What should you consider when you sell your songs.
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Songwriter vs Salesman
Are you a songwriter, you should also know the art of selling. Read and learn more.
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Music Business Plan
To make it in the songwriting world you have to have a music business plan. Learn some important concept about this.
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