5 Ways to Write a “Character Song”
When writing from the perspective of a unique character, real or imagined, it helps to have some things in order. Here are 5 writing tips.
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Alternative Approaches to Songwriting When You’re Stuck (Video)
In this short lesson from our beginner-level New Songwriter’s Workshop course, we share some tips to get you brainstorming if you’re stuck.
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Lyrical Themes, and the Many Ways to Develop Them…
Writing a page full of lyrics is only half the battle when it comes to developing your song’s meaning… There’s a lot more work to do!
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4 Easy Ways to Pull Off a “Down” Chorus
In this post, pro songwriter Sammy Hakim explains why and how to use a lower-energy chorus in your song to convey clearer emotions.
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The Lyrical Genius of Chuck Berry
In this Guest OpEd, we explore the plethora of ways Chuck Berry tackled race and societal issues with humor and relatability in his lyrics.
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What Backstreet Boys Can Teach Us About Lyric Writing Fundamentals
In this lesson, courtesy of Soundfly’s The Music of Boy Bands, we uncover the fundamental lyric techniques that make this hit song tick.
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3 Ways to Grip Your Listeners With Opening Lines
In today’s music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener’s attention right away with lyrical immediacy.
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A New Approach to Lyric Writing: Telling Sensory Stories Through Song
Using all four of your senses is a tool to unlocking a ton of below the surface lyric ideas. Sensory stories help connect on a deeper level.
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6 Bad Habits in Songwriting, and How to Break Them
Here are some of the worst bad habits I see songwriters falling into all the time, and my thoughts about how to break those habits!
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My Personal Kimbra Songbook
We’re still reeling on Soundfly’s brand new course with Kimbra, so here are four superb tracks of hers that show her innovation and range!
