Category: Lyric Writing
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5 Practical Tips For Beginner Songwriters To Embrace
22 April 2024
Over the years, a common question we’ve been asked by budding songwriters is “What are some of your…
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Musical Onomatopoeia – The Secret to Writing Amazing Hooks
9 April 2024
If you’ve ever heard a catchy, relatable hook from a songwriter you like and wondered how you can…
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
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The Secrets to Noel Gallagher’s Songwriting Success
16 February 2024
Known to many as the primary songwriter, guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of British Rock band Oasis, it’s undeniable…
Creative Practice
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4 Exercises for Writing Unique and Creative Lyrics
6 February 2024
Many songwriters find themselves in a rut when it comes to lyric writing. Often, the issue is that…
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Lyric Exercise #5 – Power Positions
30 October 2023
For songwriters, crafting lyrics that captivate and resonate with listeners is both an art and a science. Lyrics…
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Lyric Exercise #4 – Contrasts
23 October 2023
Contrast is a powerful tool in the songwriter’s arsenal. With it, we can create amazing imagery through combining…
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Lyric Exercise #3 – Use Specific Imagery
16 October 2023
People listen to songs so that they can be transported to a different place. To that aim, it’s…
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Lyric Exercise #2 – Upgrading Verbs
9 October 2023
While every aspect of lyric writing is essential, the choice of verbs can make or break a song’s…
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Song Form
Write a Song Within an Hour
4 October 2023
A lot of songwriters often talk about how they can’t finish songs. You hear it all the time…
Lyric Writing
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Part 3 of The Songwriting Formula – The Song Map
3 October 2023
It’s easy to think that once you have a concept and a title, that you’ll be able to…
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Lyric Exercise #1 – Extending Metaphors
2 October 2023
A large part of songwriting is creating imagery for our listeners. By painting a vivid enough picture through…
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Part 2 of The Songwriting Formula – The Title
26 September 2023
Songwriters regularly underestimate the power of a song title. Many think that a title is just a way…
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5 Easy Songwriting Exercises to Improve Your Lyrics
25 September 2023
Are you tired of writing lyrics you don’t love? Maybe you constantly listen to your favourite songs, wondering…
Lyric Writing
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Part 1 of The Songwriting Formula – The Concept
19 September 2023
A common complaint that many songwriters have is that they’re unable to finish their songs. You can easily…
Lyric Writing
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An Easy 3-Part Songwriting Formula
12 September 2023
Do you have folders full of half-finished songs? This is a common problem and you’re definitely not alone.…