Category: Season 1 – November

Chris Sernel works with some of the biggest pop acts in the world, and no matter your genre, he’s got songwriting advice that’s going to help you level up your songs.

Writing and producing songs that compete at the top of the charts is not an easy feat. Regardless of the genre, no one wants to release songs that go unnoticed. Are the songs you’re working on going to connect? Would you like to know how to make it more likely that they do? This episodes’ for you.

“Several writing sessions start with an unspoken form of who’s copyright can we violate today.” -Chris Sernel

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– How to write songs that connect with listeners
– The power of the hook
– Coming up with cohesive, clear ideas
– The complications involved in releasing music on major labels
– The importance of making your songwriting routine
– Getting through writer’s block and not waiting for inspiration
– Figuring out how to deal with shifting trends
– And much, much more

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Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

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Acclaimed songwriter and producer Drew Fulk (Motionless In White, Escape The Fate, We Came As Romans) joins us to discuss songwriting, his methods for co-writing with bands, and how he became the in demand writer he is today.

Writing great songs isn’t simple. Things gets even more complicated if you’re a producer co-writing with a band. Everyone has the same goal of creating a great end result, but will you have the tools to make the process go smoothly? Listening to what Drew Fulk has to say is a good start.

“The less changes you have, the more cohesive the song will sound to the listener.” – Drew Fulk

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– The various forms that co-writing with bands can take
– Networking, networking, networking, and not overselling yourself
– Maximizing your creative output
– Tips for transitions and outros
– Drew’s opinion on what makes a great song
– How to refine initial ideas into finished songs
– The legalities involved in co-writing
– And much, much more

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Welcome to #Mixcritmonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes.

Make that Songcritmonday, because in this edition the submissions are getting some specific attention to songwriting. A solidly written song is going to provide the foundation for a mix that stands to capture the ears and minds of listeners. You could be the best mixer in the world, but if your song isn’t captivating what are the chances anyone will notice? We’re going to help you make sure that doesn’t happen

“Even when the listener has a long attention span, they still like movement and dynamics.” – Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– The importance of dynamic songwriting
– Making sure you’re not just throwing together a riff salad
– Balancing the technical and artistic sides of your music
– How to maintain listener interest
– And much, much more

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Sahaj Tocotin (record producer, vocalist of Ra) is with us in this episode to talk about fearlessly approaching the process of songwriting.

For many of us, songwriting is going to be a part of the production process at one time or another. A producer with serious songwriting chops will always go further in their career. Do you have what it takes to save a client from a shitty song? What can you do to keep your workflow running smoothly? Do you feel like you have the finesse to write hits? We’re going to give you a head start.

“On one side, you have to have the confidence to move on and not dwell on something for too long. On the other… you have to have the strength and courage to fight for a good idea, however many times you have to fight for it.” – Sahaj Ticotin

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Effective time management and learning to move on
– How to make a living with songwriting
– The base elements of a healthy workflow
– What makes a hit song
– And much, much more

Links:

Sahaj’s Production Site
Ra

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Production powerhouse Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, In This Moment) talks about the process of writing chart topping hits.

For a producer, songwriting can be one of the most artistically and financially rewarding skills they can acquire. Kane Churko has written songs for various standout artists and delves into how to navigate that process.

“Some people in life are starters, and some people are finishers” – Kane Churko

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– How to wear multiple hats in the studio
– The things that Kane feels make a great song
– The value of deadlines
– The importance of music theory
– How arrangement factors into the songwriting process
– How legality comes into play for producers with a hand in writing
– How not to end a song
– And much, much more

Links:

Kane’s Website
Kevin & Kane’s Studio

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