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60-Second Songwriting: “Chorus First” Song Structuring

By Mark Bacino Published

As the old songwriting expression goes, “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus.”

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60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks — Song Structure

By Mark Bacino Published

Exploring the arrangement of your song’s parts within the timeline of your tune.

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60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Tempo and Rhythm

By Mark Bacino Published

The tempo and rhythm of your tune are crucial elements of song creation, yet they’re probably the most neglected in the songwriting process.

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60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Lyrics

By Mark Bacino Published

The lyrics are both the heart and mind of your song. They’re the spokesperson for your tune.

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60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Top-Line Melodies

By Mark Bacino Published

Your top-line melody is the star of the song. It’s the thing that (hopefully) people will connect with, remember and walk away humming after hearing your tune.

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60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Solo Section

By Mark Bacino Published

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60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Intro

By Mark Bacino Published

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60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Pre-Chorus

By Mark Bacino Published

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60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Bridge

By Mark Bacino Published

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60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Chorus

By Mark Bacino Published

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