When I first started writing songs I remember wondering, “What are all the different parts of a song?” I was surprised at how simple (or complicated) a song really can be! The parts...
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Here are three main ways to rapidly improve your songwriting. How can I improve my songwriting? Get better at capturing ideas that you already have and turning them into complete...
Many artists occasionally release a "short album" called an EP - How many songs are in an EP? EP stands for "extended play." It's a record that is 4-6 songs long and no longer than 30...
In my choir I noticed the lyric sheet said "refrain" anywhere there was a chorus, so it got me wondering - What's the difference between a refrain and a chorus? A refrain is any part...
The ‘bridge’ is a part of the song that usually comes after the second or third chorus and it is used to give musical variation and depth to the rest of the song. Typically the...
The chorus is the memorable part of the song that is repeated several times after the verse. The chorus is typically the most memorable section of a song that contains the biggest...