Songwriting for Everyone

In this mini-episode, we look at how Taylor Swift uses music AS symbolism in her song "Last Kiss."  From a highly specific intro length that holds a secret real-life meaning, to a repeating musical motif that intentionally alternates between calm and tense tones, the music tells a story all on its own. Listen to hear how Taylor uses in-chord and out-of-chord notes to mirror the bittersweet memories of an ended relationship.   

🎥 For more on tension and calm in songwriting, see my video on Derek Trucks' guitar solo in the live performance of "Midnight in Harlem." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_QdTk5z4QQ&t=2s

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8 part songwriting workshop now available on You Tube

Songwriting - In this episode Joe illustrates how a complete song is created by developing 6 small musical phrases into a complete work through the use of repetition and repetition with variation. In all genres and styles of music this is the technique composers use to make their music cohesive and memorable

Songwriting -  This episode features a chord progression based on the  Mixolydian mode.  It is recommended  to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and  in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions  into your songs as is, or with variation. In addition I have included a complete song background.

Songwriting -  This episode features a chord progression based on the Lydian mode.  It is recommended  to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and  in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions  into your songs as is, or with variation. 

Songwriting -  This episode features a chord progression based on the Phrygian mode.  It is recommended  to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and  in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions  into your songs as is, or with variation.

Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need  of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes (sound images). In this episode the work featured is "VOYAGE" Jonathan Page and Myself collaborated on this work.

Songwriting -  This episode features a chord progression used for hundreds of years in all styles of music. In the key of A minor - Am, G, F and E minor and E major. It is recommended  to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies and  in addition, incorporate these and those that follow in future episodes into your songs as is, or with variation.

Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need  of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes (sound images). In this episode the work featured is "ANGEL" - main theme & finale. 

Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays another popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "6415".  In the key of D Major =  Bm, G, D & A Major.  This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere. In addition it is recommended to practice chordal ear-training and using your instrument to improvise using the D Major and B minor pentatonic scales.