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Be-atletudes: Blessed are the Single Taskers
Written by Admin
Matt Blick takes us through why working on one song at a time may be better for the quality of the song.
How To Sell Your Soul
Written by Tati
Terrifying advice from Ralph Murphy, analyzing pop and country number one hits.
Tom Robinson Talks About Lyrics
Written by Tati
Tom Robinson does a master class on songwriting as part of the BBC Introducing series.
Gary Barlow Talks Songwriting
Written by Tati
An hour with apparently the most fanciable member of Take That. Although I have always preferred Robbie, particularly after he made that video with Nicole Kidman. That video is similar…Read more
Tati vs The Internet: Songwriting Tips, Shot Down
Written by Tati
I am skeptical of songwriting tips found on the internet for the following really good reasons: Songwriting is a flexible art. Obviously. How-To guides on the internet tend to…Read more
The Song Path: Idea
Written by Andy Patterson
This section is all about the ideas that become songs. Check out the following posts, or scroll down for more info: Idea Generation – Getting Ideas for songs Idea Generation…Read more
Idea Generation: Getting ideas for songs…
Written by Jimmy
We start every blog the same – we’re still learning and don’t position these ‘Song Cycle’ blogs as the lessons from masters. These are lessons from amatuers, eager to share…Read more
Idea Generation: Inspiration vs. Perspiration
Written by Jimmy
No, we’re not very good at any of this song-writing stuff. And yes, everyone else is better. But the spirit of Abubilla Music is a community that learns and shares. …Read more
Voices: Eric from Boston: DIY Beat Boxing…
Written by Eric-Boston
Okay, it is true I get distracted easily. But, if you find yourself bored at work, and can’t find any dead flies, there here’s a nice little project for you: …Read more