Have you ever wondered how Blink 182 makes so many hit songs? They have more than a handful of albums out and there are great songs on every one of them.
So how does Blink 182 make tons of hits that keep them famous? Follow these 7 tips on songwriting to improve your ability to make hits like Blink 182.
1. Give your listener a reason to listen again.
Have you ever found yourself listening to a song over and over again? That's probably because the song creates so much interest to the listener that you just can't escape. Make your songs interesting with variation in instruments, vocals, and a great hook.
2. Make some quick recordings to work from.
It's always a good idea to have some reference material to use when writing songs. Blink 182 uses cheap recordings to develop music all the time. Get your hands on a cheap tape recorder and start recording your sessions to work on harmonies or dueling lead melodies.
3. Incorporate sound effects for an experimental or progressive feel.
This tip is where you can be extremely creative. Blink 182 created so much depth and interest from the effects they use on their self-titled album. Mess around with guitar feedback, things falling, dogs barking, or whatever you can think of.
4. Silence is as important as music.
Don't try to fill every waking moment in your songs with crazy instruments or vocals. A pause here or there creates suspense for the listener asking them to listen again.
5. Schedule time for you to keep working.
If the number of unfinished songs is starting to build up, then you really need to get down to business. Blink 182 has so many probably due to the fact that they finish them all! Schedule some time for yourself to sit down and hash out your unfinished work.
6. Make a songwriting goal and write it down.
Did you know that something as simple as writing down goals on paper can lead to better results? When you write down your goals, you make a visual contract with yourself to finish. Surprisingly enough, this method is very motivating.
7. Plan out parts for multiple instruments.
So, you've mastered the acoustic guitar or piano. Well, maybe you need to take your compositions further. Add more instruments into the mix and show everyone what a great songwriter you really are.
When Blink 182 made their very first songs, they probably didn't stand very well. Don't expect to make hits right away either. Put these 7 tips into action, stay focused, and reach your songwriting goals.
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