Writing Lyrics

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4 Ways to Start a Song

Never stare at a blank page again! In this video, we go through 4 of our favourite ‘go to’ methods for starting a song, on any day, regardless of how inspired we are feeling.

This One Lyrics Exercise Will Change Everything

If you want to write inspiring lyrics and become a better songwriter, this exercise is guaranteed to help.

Secrets to Great Lyric Writing: The First Line

Want to grab your listener by the ear? This video explains 3 strategies for making your first line of lyric irresistible.

How to Make Your Lyrics Irresistible

Lyrics that catch fire and communicate to millions of people share common features. Here, I show you 3 things you can do to make your lyrics draw listeners in immediately, and keep them.

Full YouTube Playlist

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Dive deeper with our complete songwriting courses. Learn the techniques, habits, and frameworks that professional songwriters use to write their best work — every time.

Songwriting Exercise

Songwriting Exercise

Level up your songwriting with five radically practical exercises used by professional songwriters around the world.

  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • Self-paced Online
  • Songwriting techniques and creative exercises
  • Learn five practical songwriting exercises used by professionals to generate ideas, write stronger lyrics, and create memorable melodies.
Songwriting Process

Songwriting Process

Turn your inspiration into beautiful songs with step-by-step guidance through two professional songwriting methods.

  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • Self-paced Online
  • Songwriting process and project completion
  • Follow two proven songwriting methods to turn your ideas into complete songs with clear structure, strong lyrics, and compelling melodies.
Online songwriting courses

Online Courses

Learn more deeply with our perfectly sequenced short courses that take you step-by-step through the best songwriting techniques, exercises, and…

  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • Self-paced Online
  • Songwriting techniques, exercises, and methods
  • Learn practical songwriting techniques and exercises used by professional songwriters to improve your craft.
Intensive Songwriting Course

Intensive Songwriting Course

Build your creativity and momentum by diving into an intensive weekend of songwriting with Keppie and Benny – and songwriters…

  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • 2 days Live online
  • Songwriting process and project completion
  • Write and finish a complete song over a focused weekend with live guidance, structured sessions, and expert feedback.
eBook

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A series of guide questions to create strong song development, and ensure you have a plan for finishing every song you start.

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Chordology

Chordology

Explore our curated resources to help you write more interesting chord progressions, sequences, and song structures.
Melody Writing

Melody Writing

Learn go-to techniques for writing catchy, memorable melodies for your hooks that put neon lights around your central ideas.
Finishing Songs

Finishing Songs

Learn a simple, repeatable process to move past unfinished ideas and finally complete your songs.