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.
Tag: storytelling
“Danse Macabre”: The Art of Musical Storytelling
Taken from our “Themes and Variation” companion course on Soundfly, this lesson uses Saint-Saëns’ to explore how stories get told musically.
14 Women Pioneers of Podcasting to Follow Right Now
Podcasts are the biggest thing in media right now, and that universal popularity has women to thank, here are 14 of its fiercest pioneers.
“It Was a Good Day”: Sharing Your Experience Through Lyrics
Taken from our “Themes and Variation” companion course on Soundfly, this lesson uses Ice Cube as a reference for personal lyric writing tips.
7 Songwriting Rules and When to Break Them
There are many unwritten rules songwriters tend to treat as the Gospel, but when the innovative break them, incredible things happen.
Practical Advice From Our Experts: Song Form Basics
Your songs should take listeners to exciting destinations and tell exciting stories, but in order to do that they need a lyrical road map: Song Form.
The 3 Most Important Concerns When Mixing Hip-Hop Vocals
Find out how to create strong yet airy and not harsh-sounding vocals for your hip-hop mix. Why? Because hip-hop is ALL ABOUT the vocals!
How to Pick the Point of View of Your Song
Here’s a quick lesson on songwriting perspectives with advice on how to choose your lyrical point of view when starting to write.
What Is Durchkomponiert?
Today we’re exploring a concept in music that has taken us from Beethoven to Freddie Mercury and beyond. And it’s got a very, very silly name too.
Your Fans Want to Hear Your Narrative: Crafting a Story for Your Music Career
Your brand is about so much more than your image. Here’s how to improve your artistic brand with a well-crafted story, a narrative that’s yours alone.