Songwriting Tips I Actually Use
Real songwriting tips from a piano and guitar player--on starting, getting unstuck, writing words that land, and actually finishing. No theory degree needed.
2026-08-21How to Structure a Song (And Actually Write the Words)
The shapes songs come in, what each section is actually for, five ways to start, and the lyric-writing methods that have real names behind them. Plus a fill-in template you can use before you write a line.
2026-08-06A Suno Alternative That Doesn't Write the Whole Song For You
A songwriting tool other than Suno — this one doesn't write the whole song for you. You get a draft with chords you can change, and you finish it yourself. How it differs from Suno and from ChatGPT, and where Suno's court case stands.
2026-07-31Getting Back Into Music? How to Write a Song Without Starting From Scratch
Coming back to piano or guitar later in life? You don't have to write a song from a blank page. Start with a rough draft you can react to — and finish something small.
2026-07-24How to Write an Anniversary Song for Your Parents (No Piano Experience Required)
How to write an anniversary song for your parents — from picking the right memory to performing it, even if you've never played a note yet.
2026-07-17How to Write a Wedding Song
How to write and perform a song for your sister's wedding--from picking the right memory to structuring the song, even if you've never played a note.
2026-07-15How to Finish a Song When You're Stuck in Verse 2
The second verse is where songs die. Five moves that actually work — plus the one thing nobody tells you about writing verse two.
2026-07-13The Best Chord Progressions for Your Next Song (With Audio)
Fifteen chord progressions I keep going back to — what each one is for, what kind of song it tends to start, and how to use them.
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