The Songwriter's Space

Using Fung Shui to Find Your Optimal Space

The Songwriter's Toolbox (Everything You Need to Get Started)

Recording Your Ideas

Making Songwriting a Daily Ritual

The Songwriter's Mind

Loving and Respecting Your Ideas

Theory and Mechanics

The Songwriter's Rulebook

Basic Rules to Get You Started

When You're Allowed to Break the Rules

Ideas and Where They Come From

Which Comes First? Music or Lyrics

Getting Inspiration from Hits

Song Structure

Successful Structures and Sample Songs

Song Structure Checklist

Feel, Tempo, and Key

Choosing a Groove and Feel

Choosing the Best Key for the Singer AND Band

Lyrics

Lyric Checklist

Story and Emotion

Deciding on Which "Voice" to Write From

Attention to Detail

Avoiding Repetition

The Dreaded 2nd Verse

Twists and Opposites

Phonetics and How Consonants Can Make or Break You

Using Dummy Lyrics

Avoiding Plagerism

Making the Singer Look Good

Melody

Melody Checklist

How to Write Catchy Hooks

Cheat Sheet For "Borrowing" Melodies from Famous Songs

Varying Rhythm, Melody, & Tessitura

Importance of Pauses

How to Use Motifs in the Voice and Track

Listening

How to Listen to Hits

Harmony

Instrumentation

Range of Instruments

Writing Charts and Performing

How to Write a Pro Chart

Introducing Your Song to Any Band

Your First Performance

Preparing for a Demo

Recording a Demo at Home

Adding Backup Vocals

Using Imagery

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