The Latest Scams—and How Songwriters Can Avoid Them
From The Weekly, posted 5.28.25. Over the years, my songwriting students have often Read more...
The Power of Creative Habits
From The Weekly, posted 5.28.25. Once I realized that I was going to make creativity Read more...
Melody or Lyrics: Which Is More Important?
From The Weekly, posted 5.27.25. At the first songwriting workshop I ever attended t Read more...
Room to Move
From The Weekly, posted 5.19.25. Some efficiency tips when recording remotely Read more...
Three Ways Creativity Helps Future-Proof Your Problem Solving
From The Weekly, posted 5.13.25. When we talk about “future-proofing” something, Read more...
When An Arrangement Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)
From The Weekly, posted 5.06.25. Some of the culprits that can derail a Read more...
The Importance of Navigating Day Jobs for Songwriters
From The Weekly, posted 4.29.25. In the summer of 1993, I moved from Northern Califo Read more...
The Wonderful World of Metaphors
From The Weekly, posted 4.22.25. By definition, a metaphor is simply “a thing that Read more...
Should I Hire a Producer?
From The Weekly, posted 4.14.25. Why enlisting the support of an independent product Read more...
All Things Strings
From The Weekly, posted 4.07.25. From miking up banjos to upright basses, some thoug Read more...