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How To Write A Hit Song (3 Pillars + 2 more CRUCIAL factors)
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Make Your Metaphors Hit ‘Em Right In The Gut!
Every songwriter loves metaphors. That or people literally want to give their hearts to their crush, which is slightly more disturbing. But what makes a metaphor shine, how can you set yourself apart from other writers with your use of metaphors? That’s what we will talk about now! WARNING: The…continue reading →
3 Outdated Lyric-Writing Techniques You’re Still Using
We all secretly dread lyric-writing, don't we? There is nothing harder than writing some lyrics to an existing melody without completely messing up your groove.
I used to spend weeks on writing a few lines and even then I wasn't happy with what I had.…continue reading →
3 Major Ways In Which Songwriting Has Changed
Growing up with my parents's favorite bands such as the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, I recently noticed 3 major changes in how songs are written now as opposed to 30+ years ago.
Understanding these 3 major changes in the songwriting industry is important because the consequences are very present in which songs make it to the radio (thus, your audience) and which don't.…continue reading →
9 Great Ways To Start A Song (incl. 2 CRAZY ones) + Video
A couple years ago I had a talk with the great Pelle Nylen and we started playing some tunes for each other. Eventually, I got out my guitar and played Andy McKee's Drifting for him, which he hadn't heard before.…continue reading →
3 Reasons Why Stories In Lyrics Are DEAD
It's a sad truth that storytelling in songs has seen better days. We may get an occasional "Stan" or "Single Ladies", but even those don't come close to classics like "Eleanor Rigby" or "The Killing of Georgie".…continue reading →
How To Write An ENERGIZING Pop Song
Writing an energizing song is one of the big challenges songwriters have. Writing happy, fun songs seems to be the holy grail of songwriting for most. So if you're one of these struggling songwriters (as I know I was), this article is for you!…continue reading →
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[Power Words] How To Write Throat-Grabbing Lyrics
Being able to grab your audience with thought-provoking, colorful lyrics is a difficult job, as it requires very different skills than your normal songwriting.
You need to be able to put emotions into words, make sure they're not totally cliché and then make them fit your melody. Tough job.
One of the best ways to win an audience over is using the right words, what I call "Power Words".…continue reading →
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