SONG START

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Song Start is a video and podcast education series focusing on songwriting, production, music business, and music & mindset. It's a jumping off point. It's where the song starts!

SONGWRITING

PRODUCTION

MUSIC BUSINESS

MUSIC & MINDSET

SONGWRITING

INTRO TO SONG START

ALI TAMPOSI AND TAMAR KAPRELIAN

Introducing a new video and podcast series focused on songwriting, production, music, and mindset, from the multi-platinum songwriter Tamposi and songwriter-activist Kaprelian.

SONGWRITING

DISSECTING POPULAR SONG STRUCTURES

WITH ASAF PERES OF TOP40 THEORY

In this podcast Top40 Theory explains hit song components such as melodic previews and “fuel-core” hooks, and how you can use these techniques in your songwriting.

 

SONGWRITING

BREAKING DOWN HOOKS

WITH ALI TAMPOSI AND ANDREW WATT

The long-time songwriting partners explain melodic, lyrical, and instrumental Camila Cabello hooks from their hit catalog, discussing how and why each component creates a catchy song.

SONGWRITING

INSPIRATION AND COLLABORATION

WITH TOVE LO AND CHARLI XCX

The singer-songwriters discuss their approach to songwriting and offer practical tips on how to navigate collaboration inside writing rooms and in the studio.

SONGWRITING

DEMYSTIFYING THE ART OF SONG STRUCTURE

WITH VICTORIA MONÉT

The Grammy-winning songwriter and frequent Ariana collaborator shares her approach to the craft and dives into traditional forms and rules, not to mention the importance of knowing when to break free.

SONGWRITING

INSPIRATION, CO-WRITES, AND SERVING THE SONG

WITH CHAZ CARDIGAN

The rising pop singer shares his songwriting tools and how to find the right creative partners, as well as exploring the social and human intricacies of collaboration.

SONGWRITING

TERMS FOR YOUR SONGWRITING TOOLBOX

WITH ASAF PERES

This helpful glossary breaks down the definitions in the Song Start podcast where Top40 Theory dissects popular song structures.

SONGWRITING

SONG STRUCTURE

WITH NIJA CHARLES

From Cardi B, H.E.R., and Ty Dolla $ign, to Beyoncé and Jay-Z, this 24-year-old’s already written for some big hitters. In this episode, she deconstructs “positions” by Ariana Grande.