Saturday, January 16, 2016

Starting a Song On a Given Topic

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Hi. I’m Bella. I’m 7 years old and I’m trying to write a song about butterflies to sing for my class since we are learning about butterflie...
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Thursday, February 09, 2012

6 Inspiring Tips for Creative People

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I don't often point my readers elsewhere, but I would be neglectful if I didn't share this with you!  In this blog post at HostB...
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Nat & Alex Wolff Answer Your Songwriting Questions

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Here it is, the post you've all been waiting for! I collected more than 160 questions from readers for Nat & Alex! To respect ...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Thanks, Everyone!

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Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for Nat & Alex! I collected more than 160 questions!! Now I'm sorting through them, and I...
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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Ask Nat & Alex (Formerly of the Naked Brothers Band)!

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Dear Readers, I've been given an incredible opportunity to interview Nat & Alex Wolff about their songwriting, and I'm going ...
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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Getting Meaningful

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Hi there, Monty! My name's Maggie, and I'm 14. Being so young, I have no idea where my head will be by the time that I graduate high...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Has It Really Been So Long?

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Wow, it's been a long time since I posted to this blog! Some folks have asked me if I'm still here. I am. I have been answering peop...
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Sunday, November 30, 2008

How Can You Tell if Your Melody is Original?

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On Nov 28, 2008, at 2:02 AM, Anonymous wrote: errm Hay....Im frm N.Z on the other side of the world and was wondering... How can you find...
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Thursday, August 17, 2006

On The Sunny Side of the Street

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Hiya Monty! Well, you see, I have written quite a few songs but they all seem to be very sad and my music teacher keeps telling me that I ...
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Thursday, April 27, 2006

Creating Arrangements for Your Band

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Hi, My name is Diggory (age 10) I am starting a band called the CrAzY ApEs. We have all the instruments and equitment but we don't hav...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Use an Existing Melody to Write a New Melody

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Hello Monty,   I DO perform at my local church and very often at least once a month we have Gospel Concerts. I have so many different beat...
Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Music Lessons Can Help

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Hi. My name is Amanda and I'm 19 years old. I like to sing and write songs, but the problem is that I can't s...
Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Tips For Young Songwriters FAQ

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Howdy! Welcome to Tips For Young Songwriters! This blog is more than the mere ravings of a mad songwriter. I rave in response to readers...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

New Digs

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It's been over a year since I posted a new "Tips for Young Songwriters" column to my website, although I have been answering q...
Monday, December 05, 2005

Elements of a Melody

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Hey Monty, When ever I come up with a melody, it somehow always sound to.. like childish. Pop and R&B are hot on the market now these ...
Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Becoming Famous

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Dear Monty, I saw your article and I just wanted to know if there is an age limit to be in the music business. I love music and I write so...
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Learn by Doing

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Hiya! I’m not exactly a kid anymore I’m almost 15 but I have always loved music and I am a singer, well I am for my music class and I am i...
Friday, September 24, 2004

Matching Words to Rhythm

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Hi Monty, Over a year ago I read your document on how to write a song and I always loved music and I wanted to write my own lyrics and I d...
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Saturday, February 28, 2004

Brainstorming

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Monty, thank you your website has helped me a little with my songwritting along with other half decent websites. Well i've wrote some ...
Friday, February 27, 2004

Best of Luck

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Monty, I didnt use any of your ideas but ure information as helped me a lot im now on the process of writin a song called "shes so fine...