How important is your choice of instruments in songwriting and can I trust my own judgment?

05/15/21 • 14 min

What sounds should you use in your song, if you want it to be a hit single? How do the sounds used on a record affect the way it's marketed?

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he discusses the importance of instrumentation in songwriting. He takes a look at classic 1980's drum machine the Roland 808 and the ever popular Korg M1 organ sound. Whilst using these sounds to try and write a hit, he finds himself contemplating the things that motivate songwriters, the issue of quality control and the importance of a good A&R team.

Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

What sounds should you use in your song, if you want it to be a hit single? How do the sounds used on a record affect the way it's marketed?

Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

Previous Episode

When did songwriting teams take over the world?

How many people does it take to write a hit single? Just one...right? Well maybe. Or perhaps there is more going on behind the scenes in the music industry than we realise? On this episode, learn more about how the technology we use to record music changed the way songs are written and how more people are involved in the song writing process than ever before.

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he takes a look at the current trend of 'songwriting teams', tries his hand at writing a hit single with other songwriters and discusses the impact that Spotify playlisting has had on the music industry.

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

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The Golden Structure in songwriting and the beauty of the evergreen song

Why are most songs 3 minutes long and not 10 minutes? Is there a common structure used in all pop music? What's the 'Golden Structure' in songwriting and why is it important?

In this episode, music producer Luke Jones takes a deep dive into the 'Golden Structure', the most commonly used song structure in popular music. He also discusses the reasons why songwriters use this structure and how it affects your chances of scoring an evergreen hit. There's also musings around the significance of the three main types of radio stations and how they interact with music.