Lyric writing might be the single most difficult part of the songwriting process.
It certainly takes the most time and effort to get right. One can improvise special music, but very rarely...
If we were to try to come up with a way to measure a songwriter overall in a simple way, it probably would come down to 2 main factors: Quality and Throughput.
Or, put more simply: The...
How do we make sure something we make is on track?
We have goals for that thing. How do you know if you're writing as many songs as you want? You have a goal to hit. If you hit...
How can we know if our 2nd verse is effective? One great way is to have clear goals that our second verses should generally accomplish.
So, in this video, we're talking about what the goals...
It can be hard to know if your song section is effective at what it is supposed to do.
How can we make it easier? Talking about what goals each song section should generally...
Does vocabulary matter as a lyricist?
The Short Answer: Yes.
If we simply think of what vocabulary really is at its heart, it’s simply having access to more words to use.
It allows us...
What Is And Is Not In Frame
A painter will show exactly what is needed and beneficial, no more and no less.
If it doesn’t have a purpose being in the frame, it shouldn’t be...
Eloquently Deliver Your Song’s Main Theme or Idea
There’s no doubt that the chorus is the most important part of a song.
Usually the verses and bridge cover the story.
The verses...
Read Your Lyrics Out Loud
Poetry readings are an important element of poetry. Reading out loud is often the single best way to ensure that the poem flows.
Often poets like to have other...
Deliver Imagery To Contextualize the Rest of the song
Every piece of information informs and contextualizes everything after it.
If you front-load your song with imagery, it will carry...
Maybe you barely play an instrument. You might have picked up the guitar or piano just a few weeks ago. Can you start songwriting?
The short answer: yes.
The longer and more nuanced...
