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The Universal Audio Ox Box has quickly become one of my favorite tools for recording and playing at home. It allows me to crank my tube amp to its ideal sweet spot while keeping the volume under control—perfect for achieving that rich, dynamic tone!

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I was asked what I was most frustrated with in early days of producing...

There were things that were challenging but I didn't let it get to me. You don't have much if you don't have control over your mindset, especially in music.

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Moog is magic in the studio! Who else is low-key obsessed with their Sub37? It's punchy, it's gritty, it's warm, it's pure analog gold.

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Biggest mistake in guitar & songwriting? Overcomplicating
The further I’ve gone in songwriting & production, the clearer it is: Simplify
Doesn’t mean dumbing it down- it means refining. If a song needs just 3 chords, play them well and in a way that feels like more w/o clutter.

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Huge shoutout to @patgiblinsongs He’s been crushing his coaching sessions lately, and his coach, Madeline Finn, is beyond stoked with his progress. Big things ahead for his upcoming EP—drop some love in the comments and help us cheer him on!

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Frustrated with your songs not connecting?
That’s where understanding the balance between timeless and trendy progressions comes in. 🎶
Don’t overthink it. I’ve got a cheat sheet that’ll change the way you approach your songs. Drop “Fresh” below to get your FREE guide!

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Do you think it's 'cheating'?

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There’s a way to write songs that makes a producer’s job easy—no guesswork, just results. And when you do that, you get exactly what you want.

🔥 Help me celebrate Sarah today! Drop some love in the comments! 🎶👏

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Woohoo! @sarahmcsweeneymusic 100% understands the assignment. 🎉

She wanted to take her songwriting to the next level, so she worked with Lainey Dionne, one of my highly trained coaches in songwriting, to tighten her process up.

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Sarah JUST sent me a great vocal and guitar demo and it’s clear that this song is ready to produce. I can tell it’ll be effortless to produce and have that undeniable ‘thing’ that will be easy to pitch.

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Why do some songs sound pro while others feel amateur?

I reveal the simple cheat in this video.

Hit me up in the comments with the words “chords” and I’ll send it to you for free!

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Authenticity isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about making what works, work for you. (I even put together a cheatsheet of these hit-making progressions!)

Have you ever had that moment when a simple progression transformed your song? Drop a comment below!

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Ever read lyrics on their own and notice they don’t seem as profound as they do when you hear them in the song?

That’s because it’s not just the words—it’s the chord progressions shaping the melody and the delivery that make them hit differently.

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So many chart-toppers rely on simple, time-tested progressions. It’s not about copying; it’s about using proven foundations and making them your own.

Once I started studying these, everything changed.

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Have you ever had that moment when a simple progression transformed your song? Drop a comment below! 🎸🎶

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💬 What's your go-to chord progression? Drop it in the comments!

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💬 Drop "chords" below, and I’ll send it straight to your DMs!

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⚡ Grab your copy - drop "chords" in the comments and I’ll send it your way! 🎶 3/3

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🔥 Wanna Write a Hit? Steal This. 🎸

Did you know some of the biggest hits in the last decade use the same chord progressions? 🤯

It’s not about reinventing the wheel—it’s about how you shape it. The secret sauce? Tweaking the melody, lyrics, and production to make it your own.

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Want to level up your songwriting? I’m giving away a FREE Hit Chord Cheatsheet featuring:
✅ The most used chord progressions in 5 genres
✅ The emotions behind each progression
✅ Modern song examples so you can hear them in action
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