Curing the Random-Lyric Problem

Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle, along with a FREE copy of “Creative Chord Progressions”. _____________ Writing song lyrics is an entirely different beast from writing melodies. In that respect, it shouldn’t surprise you to find that melodies might be easy to write, while lyrics might come across as clunky, random utterances. It can be one of […]

7 Tips for Writing Songs With a Message

We value instincts in the writing of songs, but did you know that you can improve your songwriting instincts? Read through “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, now with a 7th eBook absolutely FREE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” Read more.. ___________ It’s true that love songs still sell, and the topic […]

Song Lyrics: Watching a Story Appear

Creating word lists allow your song’s story to appear before your eyes. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Bundle includes this eBOOK: “Hooks and Riffs: How They Grab Attention, Make Songs Memorable, and Build Your Fan Base”. _____________ Here’s something many songwriters can relate to: you’ve got a captivating story or situation, but you can’t form it […]

Written Anything Quotable Lately?

When was the last time you wrote a line of lyric that was poignant enough to be quotable? ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Not every song you write will be about the lyric. Songs that have unremarkable lyrics will […]

Song Tempo, and How it Affects Song Meaning

Experimenting with tempo can provide interesting subtext to your music that you hadn’t considered. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Here’s a quick little experiment: listen to Willie Nelson’s version of “Always On My Mind.” Now listen to the same […]

How Balancing Upward and Downward Melodies Affects Musical Meaning

The mood of a song often swings back and forth depending on which way the melody moves. ____________________ Read more about how “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle can make you a top-level songwriter. ____________________ This is an extended thought from the blog posting I did a while back, on Friday (April 19) in which […]