From the course: 20 Unofficial Rules of Songwriting
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- Thanks for watching. I hope these songwriting rules have given you lots to think about when it comes to the songwriting process. Remember, you don't have to follow every rule every time, but keeping them in mind should help you make your songs more commercial. If you're looking for other courses on songwriting, I definitely recommend my other courses, "Write, Think, and Act Like a Professional Songwriter" and "The Dos and Don'ts of Songwriting Collaboration". Also, be sure to check out the series of "Songwriting In" courses, covering various DAWs will definitely help you flesh out your ideas with whatever recording software you're using. Please feel free to visit my website, educatedsongwriter.com and, if you're thinking about doing professional demos of your song, and would like to use some of the best singers and session musicians in the business, please visit our sister company, nashvillestudiolive.com. Well, that's it. Thanks again for watching, and best of luck with your next…
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