Songwriting Tip: Walking that Line

by Harriet Schock There’s a line between art and commerce and for some people, it’s wide enough to walk. Finding a way to do it is an art in itself. I know some of the best songwriters walking the earth but you might not know their names. That doesn’t mean they’re not...

Songwriting Tip: Melody Is Like a Fingerprint or Signature

by Harriet Schock In my songwriting course, I cover melody and chords as well as lyrics. I’ve learned so much about songwriters this way. Melodies don’t always reflect the actual personality of the composer the way handwriting might, but it certainly stays within a...