Songcraft
The Hook Is Not Always the Chorus
Find a song’s memorable hook with a focused listening routine that separates its lyric, rhythm and instrumental…
sections
Songcraft
Notice how lyrics, hooks and song sections give an idea its shape.
Songcraft
The Lyrics Myth: A Song Does Not Need a Hidden Message
The lyrics myth makes every line sound like a puzzle. Learn to separate direct language, deliberate ambiguity and…
Our point of view
A song rewards a closer listen
We look at musical choices one at a time, so you can hear how they work without needing formal training or a score.