What we can learn from Billy Eilish and Bonnie Raitt about great melodies

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In this minisode, I talk about writing melody and thinking of melody as the song's tone of voice.

Auditioning melodies to make sure we pair the best notes with our most important words and the power of unstable notes in writing great melodies.

To join my summer songwriting class "Writing Better Melodies" click here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melody-writing-intensive-tickets-943422099897

If you sign up before July 15th, you will receive a free copy of my book "The Craft of Songwriting: Music, Meaning and Emotion" or some  "What's in a Song"  swag.

Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/

Otto Gross: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnxx19QD-vxD4wnYGTn3Jw

Scarlet's website:

https://www.scarletkeys.com

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1