HITTRAXX

Tap into chart‑tested songwriting and production techniques straight from Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits.

Fuel your inspiration with the techniques that helped today’s most successful songs become global hits!

HITTRAXX is Hit Songs Deconstructed's searchable technique database, packed with hundreds of highly effective songwriting and production techniques pulled straight from Hot 100 top 10 hits.

Each technique includes a clear explanation, visuals, and audio clips, so you can see - and hear - exactly what’s working and how to use it to elevate your own songs.

Plus – we publish fresh techniques every other Tuesday. Twice a month, you’ll get a brand-new, expertly deconstructed technique culled from a current hit delivered straight to your inbox.

These are the same Hit Songs Deconstructed materials being used by top universities!

HITTRAXX is one of the simplest and most effective ways to continually grow and refine your craft. No more endless YouTube rabbit holes. Just clear, actionable insights that keep your skills sharp and your music competitive.

Browse the techniques. Elevate your craft. Spark an idea.

We guarantee that if you study these techniques and combine them with your creative voice, you’ll set yourself—and your music—apart in today’s competitive landscape.

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How will you benefit?

As you assimilate the techniques in HITTRAXX,
you’ll find your creativity starting to flow more effortlessly.

With a broader array of techniques at your disposal,
you’ll have more ways to express your artistic vision.

By mastering the techniques found in today's hits you'll
give you and your songs a competitive edge.

Start infusing your songs with the world's most powerful techniques!

Unlimited Access to HITTRAXX: HITTRAXX features hundreds examples of the most effective techniques found in Hot 100 top 10 hits spanning various genres. Filter by technique type and save techniques you want to revisit!
Bi-Weekly Technique Case Studies: Every other Tuesday, a new technique case study extracted from a current hit will be delivered right to your inbox.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What technique categories does the HITTRAXX database include?

In-Section Melodic Structure Techniques
Cross-Section Melodic Arrangement Techniques
“Focal” Vocal Hook Techniques
“Nano” Vocal Hook Techniques
Instrumental Hook Techniques
Full Song Hook Arrangement Techniques
Hook Foreshadowing & Creative Reinforcement Techniques
Narrative Structure Techniques
Lyricism Techniques
Rhymes & Lyrical Connection Accentuator Techniques
Prosody Techniques

Genre & Influence Fusion Techniques
Instrumental Arrangement Techniques
Vocal Arrangement Techniques
Energy Techniques
S.I.A. (Section Impact Accentuator) Techniques
Intro Techniques
Outro Techniques
“D” (Departure) Section Techniques
A.P.M. (Audience Participation Moment) Techniques
And more!

How often will I receive a new technique to study?

New technique case studies are published every other Tuesday.

What do case studies include?

They include an explanation of what the technique is, an analysis of how it's being used in the song, and an explanation of how it's taking the song to the next level. Case studies also include visualizations illustrating the technique and audio clips for each place the technique is being used in the song.

How are case studies selected?

All technique case studies are culled from Billboard Hot 100 top 10 songs.

I don't know some of these techniques. Is there a glossary?

Yes, there is a glossary with in-depth explanations for each technique.

Examples of Technique Write-Ups

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