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The Songwriting Technique David Bowie Used To “Trick” Himself Into New Ideas (That I Will Be Stealing)

The Songwriting Technique David Bowie Used To “Trick” Himself Into New Ideas (That I Will Be Stealing) David Bowie shared a clever batch of songwriting techniques that we will be stealing, including trickery, location, and rule-breaking.

11 Ways to Promote Your Song After Release

11 Ways to Promote Your Song After Release Ready to give your song more exposure? Read on to learn about effective ways you can promote your song after releasing it.

Revenge of the 90s: How “Shine” Went From a Demo to Collective Soul’s Signature Song

Revenge of the 90s: How “Shine” Went From a Demo to Collective Soul’s Signature Song Collective Soul recorded "Shine" before they were even technically a band. It became one of the most recognizable hits of the 90s.

From andreastolpe.com: Do Lyrics Matter?
https://www.andreastolpe.com/articles/do-lyrics-matter

Andrea Stolpe - Songwriting Retreats and Workshops Learn how to write songs that deeply connect with your listeners on a life-changing songwriting retreat in 2024. Led by multi-platinum songwriting mentor Andrea Stolpe, join a group of exceptional writers to develop your craft as a songwriter and write the songs you've always dreamed of.

The Funnel Approach

The Funnel Approach The funnel approach is a marketing framework used in traditional and digital marketing, and can be applied to the world of music marketing to build a loyal fanbase. The funnel consists of three stages: top of funnel, middle of funnel, and bottom of funnel. The top of the funnel focuses on streams an...

Why Every Indie Artist & Label Should Build Their Own Playlists

Why Every Indie Artist & Label Should Build Their Own Playlists Why building your own playlists is a game-changing promo strategy for indie artists and labels, plus actionable steps to roll out and scale your own playlists.

Writing lyrics with depth

Writing Lyrics with More Depth - Tips for Songwriters Learn how to write song lyrics that move beyond clichés. Explore strategies for adding depth, emotion, and authenticity to your songwriting process.

From andreastolpe.com: When Ideas Aren’t Everywhere
https://www.andreastolpe.com/articles/when-ideas-arent-everywhere

Andrea Stolpe - Songwriting Retreats and Workshops Learn how to write songs that deeply connect with your listeners on a life-changing songwriting retreat in 2024. Led by multi-platinum songwriting mentor Andrea Stolpe, join a group of exceptional writers to develop your craft as a songwriter and write the songs you've always dreamed of.

Understanding Your Condenser Microphone Controls

Understanding Your Condenser Microphone Controls Upon acquiring their first condenser microphone, ma

From andreastolpe.com: Do Lyrics Matter?
https://www.andreastolpe.com/articles/do-lyrics-matter

Do Lyrics Matter? — Andrea Stolpe I’ve heard that the average music consumer doesn’t really care about lyrics or even listen for them anymore. And with so many songs making popularity despite their lyrical obscurity, it certainly calls into question the value of spending gobs of time on writing substantial lyrics. I’d like to ...