Today we’ll explore the many different musical devices, poetic devices, and songwriting tips to write a sad song. Every musician is so different in the ways they approach invoking sadness in their music – so today instead of providing a formulaic step-by-step article, I’d like to provide a collection of tools and tricks for you…
Bass guitar, upright bass, tuba, bassoon, and the far left keys on a piano are just a few overlooked instruments in music – they are all bass instruments, playing lower frequency notes in relation to the rest of the band. In my article explaining why bass is hard to hear, it’s evident that the lower…
For many people (myself included) Garageband is the first piece of software they use to try and produce music. This is probably because it is free and comes pre-installed on many Apple devices from laptops to iPads. It comes loaded with free samples and loops so even the true beginner can create something resembling…
How to remove or isolate vocals is a concept that comes up often in sound engineering. Whether it’s to remove the vocals to create an instrumental version or removing the instrumentals to leave a voice-only track, this is a sound engineering skill that is in high demand. So how do you remove or isolate vocals…
Writing songs isn’t easy. And if you are an experienced songwriter, I don’t have to tell you that. When I first sat down with my guitar and said to myself, “I’m going to write a song today”, boy, was I in the dark about what was to come. It sounds easy, but most of…
If you’re looking for a great side hustle that offers the opportunity to make a little extra income, then consider using your home studio for some extra cash. If you don’t have a home studio yet, don’t worry, we’ll cover some essentials about how you can set one up if you are looking for…
Contents The inspiration stage What are the different musical elements of a song? What are the different sections of a song? Song structure Where to start when writing a song? How to write the vocal melody How to write backing vocals How to write lyrics How to write in different time signatures Tips on…