Lilia McDonaldApr 12, 20192 min readSongwriting Tip #4: Song Titles and Where to Find Them1. Grab a book of any kind, whether it be your favourite fictional novel, a dictionary, or even a phone-book. Proceed in opening that...
Lilia McDonaldMar 29, 20191 min readSongwriting Tip #3: Gently Approaching Collaborations1. There are no stupid ideas, only ones that must undergo some further tinkering and flexing. Pro-tip: if working with a pen and paper,...
Lilia McDonaldMar 15, 20192 min readSongwriting Tip #2: Non-Formulaic Song StructuresNo clue on how to arrange your next potential hit #song? Are you sick and tired of the same-old verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus...
Lilia McDonaldFeb 15, 20191 min readSongwriting Tip #1: Treat Lyrics Like ChantsWhat are ‘chants’? Perhaps you imagine them to be relating with Buddhism, cheerleading, battle cries, shouts of protesters, yoga or even...