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Julian Bunetta talks songwriting, One Direction, and the “Espresso” loop
GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Julian Bunetta (One Direction, Teddy Swims) discusses how he got started, the stories behind his biggest hits, and more.
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What is a verse in a song? How to write a verse
Learn about what a verse is, its purpose in a song, and techniques for how to write effective verses of your own.
How to write a song: Make a song in 7 steps
Learn how to write a song in seven steps—from lyrics to arrangement, we cover the full songwriting process in this in-depth, beginner-friendly guide.
Active listening: What it is and why it matters for musicians
Let's explore how you can use active listening to strategically learn from the songs you love and the artists you look up to.
Krysta Youngs (BTS, TXT, TAEYEON) on songwriting for K-pop artists
Krysta Youngs (BTS, TXT, TAEYEON) shares her tips and perspectives on the world of songwriting for K-pop groups and artists.
15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician
We share 15 actions you can take to overcome writer's block and start creating great music again.
How video games inspire popular music
We take a look at a few ways video games can and have inspired popular music, examining tracks from Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and more.
4 versatile songwriting tips from L’FREAQ
In celebration of her new sample pack, L’FREAQ sat down with us to share five versatile tips around songwriting.
5 tips on growing as an artist from BAER
Pop powerhouse BAER shares five actionable tips from her career that helped her grow into the artist she is today.
Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Let's discuss the concept of song structure and explore the individual song sections that help us turn our ideas into full pieces of music.
How to find your sound as an artist
From embracing your strengths to breaking the rules, we explore six tips that will help you find and develop your signature sound.
6 creative songwriting techniques to get you inspired
Explore six creative songwriting techniques that can get you out of your head and start feeling inspired the next time you're not sure how to begin.