3 Ways to Craft a Catchy Hook

Want to make your songs super hooky?

In this video, Aaron Cloutier breaks down three powerful ways to craft catchy hooks that grab attention and stick with your listeners:

  • Melodic Vocal Hooks
  • Guitar Riffs
  • Rhythmic (Drum-Based) Hooks

Aaron explores what makes a hook effective—repetition, simplicity, and placement—and provides real-world examples from artists like The White Stripes, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and more. He also shares original hook ideas and tips you can use to elevate your own songwriting. If you enjoyed this and want a Part 2 (lyrical, structural, or production hooks), drop a comment below!

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