


Five Great Online Songwriting Courses for Beginners
Here at The Song Foundry I try to create content that challenges and inspires songwriters to dive deep into the fundamentals of songwriting and think in fresh and creative ways. And that’s great if you already have the basics of songwriting and musicianship covered....
Should You Write Music or Lyrics First? Honestly, Either Is Good.
“So do you write the music or lyrics first?” If I got a dollar for every time someone asked me this at a party I’d make more money each month than most songwriters get paid for Spotify streams. And the honest answer is, it depends – and doesn’t really matter. As for...
Write with Your Heart, Not Just Your Head: Why Songwriting Is About Much More Than Craft
“Sex sells,” the saying goes. Well, it’s not as sexy, but songwriting craft sells too. It’s teachable. It’s concrete. It’s measurable enough that you can watch it improve. The trouble is, a song isn’t just the nuts and bolts that hold it together. Just like a chair...