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ALBUM REVIEW: Andrew Adkins - Glass Castles
By Anastasia K - 03/27/2016 - 03:21 PM EDT
Alt-Folk/Americana/Blues

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ALBUM REVIEW: REC - The Sunshine Seminar
By Anastasia K - 03/27/2016 - 01:09 PM EDT
Indie alternative pop/rock

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ALBUM REVIEW: Seth Davis - Life Is Long
By Anastasia K - 03/23/2016 - 11:04 AM EDT
Acoustic folk/pop

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A Simple Method for Writing Words to Music
By Anthony Ceseri - 03/22/2016 - 12:13 PM EDT
Writing your lyrics to a rhythm is important if you don't want your songs sounding wordy. In this video we'll look at how to write rhythmic lyrics effectively.

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Why Using a Rhyming Dictionary Will Make You a Better Lyricist
By Anthony Ceseri - 03/17/2016 - 10:58 PM EDT
A lot of songwriters consider the use of a rhyming dictionary to make them less creative, but in this video we'll look at how it can greatly benefit your lyrics.

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3 Things to Know for Writing Captivating Melodies
By Anthony Ceseri - 03/14/2016 - 03:14 PM EDT
Since melodies are so important to a great song, in this video we'll look at three things to know for writing melodies that will captivate your audiences.

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SONG REVIEWS: Mike Armando - "Roll Over" and "Rainbow Sunset"
By Anastasia K - 03/09/2016 - 10:59 AM EST
Jazz/Blues

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ALBUM REVIEW: The American Union– Songs From Upstairs
By Anastasia K - 03/09/2016 - 08:05 AM EST
Country/Folk

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ALBUM REVIEW: Jud Block - Souvenir Reflection
By Anastasia K - 03/08/2016 - 10:10 AM EST
Dark Indie Country

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The Fastest Way to Create Engaging Melodies
By Anthony Ceseri - 03/01/2016 - 02:32 PM EST
Melodies can be considered the most important aspect of your song since they're what attract listeners from the start. So in this video, we'll look at the fastest way for you to create engaging melodies.

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