We’ve been working together for 14 years and counting, and our staying power is thanks in large part to the fact that we are some of each others’ biggest fans. […]
What I Like About You: Aaron & Michael Pick Our Favorite Songs Read More »
Hello, Aaron here. Anyone who has heard me play has probably heard me speak the words “February Album Writing Month” on more than one occasion. Most of my songs —
To FAWM or not to FAWM? Some thoughts on songwriting marathons Read More »
Musically we can try to emulate, recreate, and imitate, but how do we begin the process of creating a song within our own voice? How can we get the listener’s
Genuinely being yourself, unapologetically Read More »
You have very likely never heard this song before, and it grips you right from the start. There is Buddy Mondlock’s trademark sweet steel-string guitar and soothing voice, but in
Buddy Mondlock & Wade Bates’ powerful song, “The Tower” Read More »
Songwriting master Buddy Mondlock is known for having cowritten with Guy Clark, Janis Ian, Art Garfunkel, and some fellow named Garth Brooks. His music has been covered by Peter, Paul
Buddy Mondlock on writing a song about trauma (Part 1) Read More »
One surefire way to make your song stand out is to add an unexpected twist in the story. In this mini episode, Aaron will review some classic songs, from “Drive
Elevate your songwriting with a plot twist Read More »
This is the second part of our conversation with James Keelaghan about his classic song “Cold Missouri Waters,” one of the most covered and admired folk story songs of our
James Keelaghan, part 2: Squinting at the Mona Lisa Read More »
Today we join songwriter James Keelaghan as we take a deep dive into one of the best folk songs ever written, a story song that has been covered countless times.
How James Keelaghan wrote “Cold Missouri Waters” (part 1) Read More »
What is it about a song that draws us in? Is it the melody? A catchy beat? A story, or perhaps wordplay? In the new season of the Nathans &
Why do we like a particular song? Read More »
What is twelve-tone music? Made famous by Arnold Schoenberg, Anton von Webern and Alban Berg, it was a new concept in how to construct music. It was developed roughly around
