Songwriting, Composition, Theory

Guitarist A-J Charron is here with his ideas on writing from the heart (not the checkbook).

Interested in an aural and methodical inspiration? Let the Sultan of String show you his thematic ideas.

Let guitarist Alan Lennon take you through the basics of writing songs, starting with the fundamentals of chord progressions.

Creating a harmonic relationship between sections and adding to the sense of forward motion - Randy Ellefson is here with some great ideas.

Tom Hess is back with a second installment on how creativity can be enhanced to improve songwriting and improvisation.

Bryon Thompson on discovering new ways of writing stronger and more original material.

Tom Hess discusses how creativity can be enhanced and stimulated to improve songwriting and improvisation.

How do you write something fast, expressive and musical? Randy Ellefson is here with some tips.

Composition angles from the man known as Beurks.

An in-depth look at Fareri`s neo-classical shred debut from the guitarist himself.