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Songwriting

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WIPO Releases Platform To Help Music Creators Understand IP Rights

Great news for any musicians and artists looking to learn more about how to protect the rights to your music–The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released an online platform called Creators Learn Intellectual Property (CLIP) in collaboration with companies and organizations such as Spotify and Universal Music Group

behind the music of Game of Thrones

Behind the Music: Game of Thrones

Learn what’s behind the music of Game of Thrones, one of the most popular shows in history with over 16 million viewers tuning into season 7’s premiere alone.

Article: 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians

The New Year is coming up fast, so now is the perfect time to make some musical resolutions! As a musician, setting goals will give you focus and motivation as you continue to hone your craft. However, we know that setting goals for an entire year can be tough, so

Key Changes: A Complete Guide to Musical Modulation

Key Changes: A Complete Guide to Musical Modulation

We’re here to give you a complete guide to musical modulation, and hopefully, inspire you to try it in your compositions!

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Q & A with Musicnotes Signature Artist Kyle Landry

Having achieved tremendous success with his YouTube pop, video game, and anime arrangements for piano, our Signature Artist Kyle Landry was kind enough to take time out of the SoCal sun to answer our questions about music, the creative process, and cheese platters – yes, you read that right!

The Art of Lyric Writing: How to Match Lyrics to Melody

The Art of Lyric Writing: How to Match Lyrics to Melody

You enjoy writing. Maybe you are a poet and rightfully know it! And maybe once or twice you’ve thought about turning your poetry or creative writing into a song, because why not? But a musician’s approach to songwriting is a different technique from writing poetry, fiction, or any

Beat Your Songwriting Block with These 5 Exercises

Beat Your Songwriting Block with These 5 Exercises

Every songwriter experiences writer’s block from time to time. Whether you’re stuck on a second verse, debating over a funky chord, or just out of fresh ideas, here are 5 exercises to you get you back on track! 1. The Minute Game Free writing can play a huge

Q&A with Song Spotlight Performer, Lauren Daigle

Q&A with Song Spotlight Performer, Lauren Daigle

In October we traveled to Ocean Way Studios in Nashville to record CCM pop/rock sensation, Lauren Daigle for our Song Spotlight series. Watch her performance of “Trust in You” and read the Q&A for even more musical inspiration!

Q&A with Song Spotlight Performer, Lauren Daigle!

Q&A with Song Spotlight Performer, Lauren Daigle!

In October we traveled to Ocean Way Studios in Nashville to record CCM pop/rock sensation, Lauren Daigle for our Song Spotlight series. Watch her performance of “Trust in You” and read the Q&A below for even more musical inspiration. Lauren Daigle graciously took time out of her whirlwind schedule a