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The music industry has changed. For the better! Songwriters can now record their music at a high level. Recording music is accessible and can lead to creating and releasing your own material, collaborating with others, earning income, and having fun. It's an important skill for any songwriter to have in today's industry. | From SongFancy.com

Why All Songwriters Should Learn How to Record Their Music

May 4, 2023

Bold statement. But times have changed. We’re in a power-to-the-indie-creator moment. And I encourage you to take full advantage of it! Recording music for songwriters…

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How to get the most out of song prompts.

Getting the Most out of Song Prompts

February 21, 2022

Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to write but just didn’t have any idea what to write about. My hand is raised, and I’m…

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Here are 5 ways songwriters can level up their guitar playing.

Top 5 Ways to Level Up Your Guitar Playing

July 13, 2020

This week’s article comes to us from guitarist, songwriter, and coach, Mike Meiers. I’ll be completely honest: Right now, $h!t is crazy. We’re working through…

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Know your songwriting why, and you'll find your songwriting voice. | SongFancy.com

Know Your Why to Write Your Best Songs

November 25, 2019

You know this feeling: That feeling when: You’re going about your day when all of a sudden, a great idea for a new song comes…

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Writer's block always seems to hit right around that second verse. Here's how you can push past that Second Verse Curse and finish you song! | Songwriting tips on SongFancy.com

5 Ways to Push Past the Second Verse Curse

November 11, 2019

The Second Verse Curse: did you knew exactly what I was talking about the moment you read that? It’s that moment when you’ve finished your…

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A Singer's Guide to Songwriting: How to Start Writing Your Own Original Material | SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady singer songwriter

A Singer’s Guide to Songwriting: How to Start Writing Your Own Original Material

March 25, 2019

This one’s for all my singers in the SongFancy sphere who have been quietly reading along, wondering how the heck to get started writing their…

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How cliches are killing your songs | SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady singer songwriter

How Cliches are Killing Your Songs

December 18, 2018

We’ve heard this term probably a billion times – Cliche. Perhaps you’ve even gotten some feedback on a song and  were told that some of…

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Kick writers block out of the writing room. Join the 5 in 5 Song Challenge. _Presented by SongFancy

The 5 in 5 Song Challenge & Songwriting Contest is open for June 2018

April 23, 2018

Announcing: the next session of the 5 in 5 Song Challenge! Are you ready for our biggest and baddest 5/5 yet?  Grab your seat here…

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How to make your songs stronger with a re-write _SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady songwriter

How to Approach the Re-Write: Make your Songs Stronger with a Re-Write

April 9, 2018

So you wrote a first draft. Now what? You’re flying high after finishing your latest song. It’s awesome, you love it, you’re excited to bring…

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In the past, we bought albums for the experience of entering into a world that our favorite artist created. With an album, we consume the entire project in a linear fashion – from beginning to end. But with today’s social media-produced attention spans, an album is like a novel you only read on vacations.

Your Song is Not an Album

January 29, 2018

Jess Cates is a professional songwriter with over 100 songs recorded and over 15 million records sold. He’s also had songs placed in films and television. Though…

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