There is a structure to songwriting. Hitmakers have laid the groundwork for what formula makes a top-selling song. Most songwriters follow it to a “T.” However, there are rare artists who throw the ...

In the last few years of writing songs, I’ve been thinking a lot about structure. Like most singer/songwriters, the majority of my songs follow the conventional structure: verse, chorus, second verse, ...

Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter, just starting out, or an old pro, it’s helpful to look at the parts of a song and how best to arrange them. Playing with structure requires both sides of the ...