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songwriting tips from the beatles

Songwriting tips from the Beatles’ “Help!”

September 26, 2019May 31, 2022 Scott McCormick

Few popular songs meld music, lyrics, and theme as potently as the Beatles’ 1965 hit single, “Help!” Here’s how they did it. Read the post.

She Said She Said

From demo to classic: She Said She Said

October 30, 2018October 31, 2018 Scott McCormick

Though labeled a Lennon/McCartney song, “She Said She Said” was more truly a Lennon/Harrison song that was a late addition to one of the pivotal albums in the Beatles’ esteemed catalog. Read the post.

songwriting lessons from John Lennon

Songwriting lessons from John Lennon

September 26, 2017September 27, 2019 Keith Hatschek

We settled on three compositions that provide virtual songwriting lessons from John Lennon: “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away,” “Julia,” and “Watching The Wheels.” Read More.

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George Harrison’s songwriting brilliance

January 13, 2017September 16, 2019 Keith Hatschek

From his earliest work to his successful career as a solo artist and collaborator, the simplicity of George Harrison’s songwriting belies the brilliance of one of popular music’s great artists. Read More.

Ringo Starr

A look at Ringo Starr’s enduring musical influence

September 9, 2015March 15, 2016 Keith Hatschek and Peter Hackett

Few would argue that the drumming of Ringo Starr was one of the most singular aspects to the band’s music. We’re here to make that argument. Ringo’s playing added shape and texture to the band’s iconic recordings while carefully creating patterns and dynamics to create and resolve tension within each song. Read more.

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