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JUNE 2022 | What's On
The most fun way to write a song, the biggest songwriting challenge (and how to overcome it), plus...some exciting news!
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Keppie Coutts
Ever wondered what modes and modal borrowing are?
Sometimes a newsletter just ain’t enough to get to the heart of one of the most important and beautiful musical concepts in songwriting and contemporary…
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6 Things Worth Sharing | May 2022
Tips, tools and tidbits on songwriting, and a selection of other treats from the wild world of the internet to fuel your creative brain!
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Keppie Coutts
10 Things Worth Sharing | April
Attention spikes, sticky lyrics, rhyming like a pro, John Cleese, and more...
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Want to write 4 songs in 8 weeks?
Plus upcoming melody and chord workshops, and see me deeply embarrass myself.
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Secrets to Great Lyric Writing: The First Line
Want to grab your listener by the ear? Here are 3 strategies for making your first line of lyric irresistible.
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Creating the Perfect Pre-Chorus - Part 1
The pre-chorus is not what you think it is...!
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How to Write Songs
How to Write Songs
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