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Song Writing

How to Earn Your Inspiration, with Mark Cawley

How to Earn Your Inspiration, with Mark Cawley

by Christopher Sutton | May 21, 2019 | Podcast, Career, Collaborating, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

Mark Cawley, hit songwriter & online coach from iDoCoach.com shares powerful lessons he’s learned writing songs for superstars like Tina Turner! Tune in!

The Simplicity and Sophistication of the Beatles, with Aaron Krerowicz

The Simplicity and Sophistication of the Beatles, with Aaron Krerowicz

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, Band, Chords, Interviews, Music Theory, Song Writing

Aaron Krerowicz, The World’s only professional Beatles scholar and creator of Flipside Beatles, discusses the sophistication of The Beatles songwriting.

The Message in the Music of the Beatles, with Scott Kuehn

The Message in the Music of the Beatles, with Scott Kuehn

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 11, 2019 | Podcast, Band, Instruments, Interviews, Song Writing

Scott Kuehn, Beatles expert/Professor of Communications at Clarion University shares his insight on Beatlemania. Learn how the Fab Four made females faint!

Writing Songs the Beatles Way, with Matt Blick

Writing Songs the Beatles Way, with Matt Blick

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 9, 2019 | Podcast, Collaborating, Interviews, Song Writing

Matt Blick shares the incredible insight he’s learned on his mission to analyse every Beatles song for his website, Beatles Songwriting Academy.

Anatomy of a Song: The Three Most Common Song Forms

Anatomy of a Song: The Three Most Common Song Forms

by Guest Expert | Feb 13, 2019 | Song Writing

Learn about three common song structures in modern music, and the energy and storytelling arc that each one brings to a song.

Entertainment and Education, with Mr. Q-U-E

Entertainment and Education, with Mr. Q-U-E

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 29, 2019 | Podcast, Children, Interviews, Song Writing

Musical U interviews Music Notes Online creator Mr. Q-U-E on the art of delivering educational content to students through the power of song.

Song Writing: Start and Succeed, with Alex Forbes

Song Writing: Start and Succeed, with Alex Forbes

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 24, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Performing, Practice, Song Writing

We interview award-winning songwriter Alex Forbes on the art of songwriting, the hallmarks of an instant hit, and giving yourself permission to write songs.

Creativity, Composing, and Confidence, with Sabrina Peña Young

Creativity, Composing, and Confidence, with Sabrina Peña Young

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 23, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Practice, Song Writing

Musical U interviews award-winning composer Sabrina Peña Young about her learning experiences, mentors, the art of composition, and her epic sci-fi opera…

Creativity Is The Vehicle, Not the Destination

Creativity Is The Vehicle, Not the Destination

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 16, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Song Writing

Find out how you can make your musical practice creative right from day one, with the help of mental models discussed in the Musicality Unleashed series.

Kollaborating with the Best

Kollaborating with the Best

by Guest Expert | Dec 5, 2018 | Collaborating, Audio Mixing, Instruments, Song Writing

Learn about the exciting opportunities of remote recording through Kollab, a platform that connects you with top industry talent at an affordable cost.

The Creepy Minor Key

The Creepy Minor Key

by Charlotte A. F. Farley | Oct 31, 2018 | Key, Chord Progressions, Chords, Melodies, Music Theory, Song Writing

What better time than Halloween to explore music’s darker side? Dive into the world of minor and learn how to create your own creepy tune.

Listening for ii-V-I Chord Progressions

Listening for ii-V-I Chord Progressions

by Sabrina Peña Young | Sep 28, 2018 | Chord Progressions, Chords, Music Theory, Song Writing

Open your ears to the versatile ii-V-I chord progression, learn its inner mechanics, and find out how you can use it in your own songwriting.

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