Tag: Songwriting
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Don’t Be Afraid to Colour Outside of Your Own Lines
This is our fifth final episode of our interview with Darren Michael Boyd. In this episode we talk about the influence of the late great Eddie Van Halen on modern rock music. We also expound on the greatness of the band Van Halen and how each of its members contributed in their own unique ways.…
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Guitar Mastery Part 4, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
“You have to write something you’re excited about. That way, you have at least one fan.”
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Guitar Mastery Part 3, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
This is the third part of my interview with Darren Michael Boyd. In this video we talk about guitars and their influence on tone and playing. We also talk about Darren’s practice routines. Darren also treats us to more of his masterful guitar playing.
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Guitar Mastery Part 2, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
“It’s not about being locked in, tight, and perfect. It’s about the moment.”
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Getting Your Ideas Recorded
Songwriting is one of my favorite aspects of being a musician and I consider great fun. As always, if you have any comments, critiques, and criticisms, I would love to hear from you. Please leave a message if you have any reaction to this or any other of my articles.
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The Elusive Art of Songwriting
Good songwriters are few and far between and good ones should be celebrated. Some great pops songs may be simple but writing them is anything but easy.
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Images through words
The songs that stand out for me the most are those that tell a story and paint mental pictures of the story the singer is trying to tell. It’s easy to say or to write the phrase, “show don’t tell,” but actually writing a song that touches listeners emotionally, tells a story, and paints mental…
