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How to Write Songs with Killer Hooks
Andrea Stolpe Andrea Stolpe

How to Write Songs with Killer Hooks

As a songwriter, I know that a hook is a powerful tool that can make my song unforgettable, but what exactly is a hook? And how do songwriters harness this musical and lyrical power?

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Simple Tools for Better Melodies
Andrea Stolpe Andrea Stolpe

Simple Tools for Better Melodies

Simply put, melody is rhythm plus pitch. The pitch tells us what note to sing, but the rhythm tells us when and how long to hold it. Many times we songwriters play with pitch while turning a blind ear to rhythm. But it is rhythm, I think, that produces a more definable melody than pitch alone.

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