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How to Write Song Lyrics
A lyric is what we sing. It is the words to a song. In contemporary song lyrics, we sing what we feel, preferably, in a way that hasn’t been said before. Your job as you write song lyrics is to tell us something new – something only you can tell us because nobody but you is you.
Insider Secrets to Hit Songwriting in the Digital Age
Insider Secrets to Hit Songwriting in the Digital Age is Molly’s 8th book on songwriting and is now available from Simon & Schuster, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM!, Bookshop, IndieBound & more.
How to Write a Song for the First Time
Everybody’s different. Some tunesmiths start with the rhythm they tap on their steering wheels while stuck in nasty traffic. Others overhear somebody say something that makes them dive for a pencil or an app to write that idea down.
Chord Progressions
A melody is a series of single notes with rhythm. It’s what you sing in the shower. It’s what you whistle and hum it. But it’s not a chord progression. There are lots of developing songwriters who prefer writing chord progressions first, then digging for the melody later.
How to Write a Song for Beginners
A melody is a series of single notes with rhythm. It’s what you sing in the shower. It’s what you whistle and hum it. But it’s not a chord progression. There are lots of developing songwriters who prefer writing chord progressions first, then digging for the melody later.
Song Structure
It’s important for every song in any genre to have good song structure. Most songs have a very simple structure with three main sections…
How Do I Sell My Songs?
Songwriters always ask me,
“How do I sell my songs? Can you show me how to sell my songs? Please help me sell my songs.”
What if Mozart’s Mom Forced Him to be a CPA?
I don’t care what the naysayers in your life may think. You are talented and have a special contribution to make. We are all richer for your being here, sharing your gifts with us. Something important would be missing without you.