[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Darla Ardolf.] Translation has become a common word we hear almost regularly, but music translation seems to come with a bag of surprise. Translating songs in different languages is quite different from conventional translations. Having the same song in other languages requires more than it takes to write […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Neal Gomberg and is part two of his series, “The Songwriter’s Toolbox”. Be sure to read part one here!] It’s been said that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. It’s so subjective and analysis-defying, it’s pointless. But I’m writing about lyrics, not music, so here goes. […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Neal Gomberg and is part one of his three-part songwriting series, The Songwriter’s Toolbox.] You know those articles that claim anyone can write a song? This isn’t one of them. Here’s what those articles should say: anyone can write a bad song. Because the truth is anyone can’t […]
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Everyone runs into a little writer’s block from time to time (it’s why we’ve written tons of articles about this topic over the years!). It’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, the waxing and waning of creative energy is an important part of the process, and everyone experiences a lull in creative flow at least once […]
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Under the best of circumstances, maintaining collaborative relationships in music like the ones in bands and between songwriting partners can be tough. I don’t need to tell you that we’re not living through normal circumstances.
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Great songwriting is about creating an experience for the listener, in order to guide them through the journey of your song. A story can be told from multiple perspectives, and it is up to the songwriter to decide which point of view works best for that particular message.
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In part two of a three part series, Patrick McGuire dives further into the importance of creating a sustainable music career.
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You’ve been at it for years and haven’t seen any concrete success in music. What keeps you going? This article is Part 1 in a TuneCore series about building a sustainable music career.
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Chociaż nie ma jednego idealnego sposobu, aby poradzić sobie z własnym procesem twórczym, celem powinno być stworzenie spójnego cyklu. Pomoże on dokończyć utwory w sposób, z którego będziesz zadowolony – bez frustracji.
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Music makes us feel less alone, and that’s a power we shouldn’t take for granted, though musicians often do. If you feel uncertain about the state of the world or even just what’s going on within the confines of your own life, you’re not alone.
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