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If you're into apps, these won't necessarily make you a better songwriter, but they might be fun and even inspirational! Evolver.fm has apps for songwriting for just about every platform. Click HERE to check them out!

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Hit Songwriting Secrets (not!)

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I spend a lot of time perusing the internet for other songwriting news, tips, ideas, etc., in part for my own curiosity, and also because of the articles I write for Muse’s Muse and those I post here.

One phrase that always makes me laugh is “songwriting secrets”…whether they are pitching [...]

The Use of Contrast in Songwriting

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Contrast, as defined in the dictionary, is: To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences. Black and white are two contrasting “shades” (they’re not colours!) and can be used as a visual way to describe contrast in songwriting.

When you’re first writing a song (and [...]

Songs That Break The Rules

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As soon as we start using the word “rules”, a lot of songwriters coil in disgust at the thought of having to conform to anything.  So actually, I wrote that title to grab your attention in a negative way, but at least I know I’ve probably [...]

The Real Deal – Songwriting Websites I Recommend

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I spend a lot of time surfing the web in search of websites for songwriters, usually because I’m looking for something to write about in my monthly column at the Muse’s Muse (For anyone interested, the newsletters along with my articles are archived here).

Occasionally, people will ask to use my articles on [...]

Muses’ Clues Apr/09

M u s e ‘ s C l u e s : by Irene Jackson

From The April 2009 issue of Muse News at Muse’s Muse

—————————————————————– Years ago I heard about a songwriting challenge called “50 Songs in 90 Days”, which was basically a summer-long (for those of you in the northern hemisphere!) challenge [...]