Author: Kate Ferber

How to make a song from a single beat? Thanks to technology, beatmakers and producers have given us an enormous library of beats. This wealth of creativity has become the backbone of our ability as songwriters to do our work without relying on a full band.  While we can always find a beat for…

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How to write a song? Well, songwriting is one part creativity, one part craftsmanship. When you turn an idea into a song, the feeling is such a rush. Isn’t it enjoyable to sing it over and over again, to savor the feeling of creativity? Even though it feels great, we encourage you to think…

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How to create a song from a chord progression? If you’re like me, you have a few original chord progressions that just won’t leave you alone! When I sit down at my instrument, my ear gravitates towards these chords and puts them together in a certain way. While it feels good to jam on…

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How to write lyrics when all you have is just a good melody? As vocalists and/or instrumentalists, we each have melodic tendencies that naturally flow through us. Harnessing these creative ideas for songwriting may feel effortless – however, for many, writing song lyrics for those melodies is out of our comfort zone. While language…

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Should you be co-writing your songs? Co-writing can be a great resource to any songwriter who is trying to up their game and penetrate their local music scene or the music business at large. Plus, it’s a fun and rewarding experience. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why you should be co-writing songs:…

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You wrote beautiful lyrics but now wandering how to write a melody? Often, the story and message of a song are the most challenging to cultivate. Once you have the lyrical core of your song, the melody and music can be a vessel for meaning. Here are 4 great tips on how to write…

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So you’ve written a song that has that special something? While a great song is timeless at its core, we live in a musical culture that requires us to place our amazing writing into a package that is appealing to the current trends. The ultimate question is – How to sell a song? Your…

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Do you ever feel limited when improvising or songwriting? One of the most effective ways to break the barriers is to expand your musical vocabulary! The best soloists and most original composers weren’t born with all of their ideas. They learned them! Music is a language. In mastering any language, the more words you…

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Looking to produce music with Splice? This post is for those who are newer to production, and desire to make some higher-quality demos at home. It comes from my direct experience. I’ll be sharing with you some of my own process and music, and how I made it, step by step. First of all,…

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The Beatles are the heavyweight champion of modern songwriting and therefore a great subject for songwriting tips. Ask anyone who was around in the US and Europe from 1963-1970 (Yes, The Beatles were only a band for eight years!) and they will tell you how The Beatles changed everything. Since there are too many…

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