The Song Tuner

12/24/2023

07/04/2023

Happy Birthday America! Wishing everyone a safe Holiday and many fun memories!

07/14/2022

Country music is full of songs celebrating the summer season! What is your favorite summer song?

07/12/2022

This week’s tip will help you to establish a professional presence as a songwriter!

Treat songwriting like a job! Would you show up to work in sweats and a dirty t-shirt? Of course not. So, when you go to a co-writing appointment, don’t be late, be well-rested and ready to get after it!

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

07/07/2022

While rhyme schemes are very important in songs, there are many great lines that don’t rhyme but are still very meaningful. Can you share an example of great lyrics that don’t rhyme?

07/05/2022

It’s important to challenge yourself as a songwriter - this week’s tip will help you to do just that!

Write by yourself! If you find that you are always co-writing these days, push yourself to write an entire song by yourself. Don’t get lazy!!

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July from The SongTuner! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday!

06/30/2022

Songs can definitely vary when it comes to the structure. How often do you include an instrumental solo in your song?

06/28/2022

This week’s tip will take your songwriting to the next level!

Co-write! Two heads are better than one. If you have been a ‘solo’ writer your entire career, nothing will expand your creativity like co-writing. In Nashville this is the norm. Find someone
that compliments your talents.

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

06/24/2022

In the age of streaming, it’s more important than ever that listeners don’t hit the skip button. How do you immediately capture a listener’s attention with your song? Share your best tips!

06/21/2022

We hope this week’s tip helps you to stay motivated!

“Focus on the Solution Not the Problem. A songwriter who’s got his or her heart set on making it here doesn’t focus on how hard it is. They focus on writing, performing, improving their skills and getting in front of the right audience!”

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

06/17/2022

Great songs tell a story! What’s your favorite song that’s written in third person?

06/16/2022

We have officially hit 1000 likes here at The SongTuner - we are so grateful for each and every one of you! If you haven’t already, make sure to like our page for songwriting advice, discussion, and more!

06/14/2022

Make sure you keep this week’s tip in mind when writing lyrics!

Don’t Put an Age on Your Singer! All singers want to come across as young! If your lyric talks about having a teenage kid, for example, then the singer would have to be around 40. Alan Jackson and Keith Urban are both old enough to be grandpas, but they do not want to come across that way to their fans!!

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

06/10/2022

CMAFest is here! Are you going to CMAFest this year? If not, where are you seeing live music this summer?

06/08/2022

Want to increase your chances of an artist cutting your song? Check out this week’s tip!

Pare Down Your Syllables Wherever You Can! I know in today’s market there are a lot of “wordy” lyrics out there. However, it still needs to sound “easy to sing.” So, if it sounds like you’re cramming in too many syllables, it’s going to put off an artist from wanting to sing your song.

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner

06/03/2022

As songwriters, we’re often surrounded by people that inspire us to write. Have you ever written a song that you dedicated to someone in particular? Tell us in the comments!

06/01/2022

In order for your song to tell a story, the lyrics should be relatively easy to follow. Read this week’s tip to learn how to accomplish that!

Be Consistent. This may sound obvious, but believe it or not, I’ve seen lyrics where the verses take place in the day time and the chorus takes place at night. Or one minute you’re at a bar, the next you’re at home on the front porch.

-Sandy Ramos, The SongTuner