🎶 How to Write Better Songs: Leaving Space in Melody

Lately, I’ve been on a serious songwriting kick.

For the past couple of weeks, writing songs has become my favorite hobby again. When I was younger, I wrote songs constantly. Even later, I kept writing all the time—until eventually I took a step back.

Now I’m writing a lot of songs again, and I’ve re-discovered something incredibly important.

This is a Tiny Tuesday Tip, but it can completely change how your songs feel.

🎼 The Secret Everyone Knows (But Still Ignores) About Songwriting

Everyone has heard this line:

> It’s not the notes, it’s the space between the notes.

You already know you’re supposed to leave space in your melody. Empty space matters.

But here’s the problem 👇

Even when you think you’re leaving space, you’re probably not leaving enough.

🎸 Listen to Your Favorite Bands

Listen to almost any band you love.

Except Arctic Monkeys—they don’t count.

Alex Turner leaves almost no space and somehow makes it work.

But almost everyone else leaves twice as much space as you are leaving right now.

That extra space is what makes songs feel confident instead of rushed.

✍️ How Most People Write Lyrics

Most writers do something like this:

That’s not bad. It’s actually a good start.

But you want to leave way more space than that.

🧠 The Real Songwriting Trick

Here’s what you actually want to do:

You’re writing lyrics, but you’re not filling every line with sound.

That silence creates tension, confidence, and coolness.

🎵 Why This Makes Your Songs Cooler

Leaving extra space:

Unless you’re making fast mainstream pop, that extra space will almost always improve your song.

And yes—you’ll feel way less embarrassed sharing your songs with friends, family… or even me.

Send me your songs. I want to hear them.

🎓 About Marin Music Center

This approach to songwriting and creativity is a core part of what Marin Music Center teaches.

Marin Music Center focuses on:

Whether you’re new to music or deeply experienced, understanding silence is a huge creative advantage.

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✅ Final Thoughts

Songwriting isn’t about filling every moment with sound.

It’s about knowing when to say nothing.

Leave more space than feels comfortable—and your songs will instantly feel more confident, cooler, and more professional.