How can one write better lyrics? Here are a few lyric writing tips and suggestions. 1. Is there a particular incident that you think may have some song value? Write a song about it. If it’s something you personally experienced, then that’s even better. 2. Practise writing lyrics that have nothing to do with anything you’ve actually experienced. This could really add more variety to your songs. Was it something experienced by someone you know? Write about it. 3. Take a very good concept and Continue Reading…
Songwriting thought of the Day
Are you writing lyrics or poems?
- Are you completely certain on the difference between the two?
- Do you know how to turn a poem into a lyric?
- Do you know why one might be better than the other when turned into a song?
Posted by Jessica Brandon on Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 01:10 PM By Eric AlexandrakisA rogues’ gallery of slipups every recording songwriter should avoid!They’re everywhere, like cheap wine in a crinkly brown Mini-mart bag. Some think they look cool walking around drinking out of it, but in the end, it shows no control… no discipline… no clue. Yes, you know what I’m talking about. Or do you?I see them every day: those constant mistakes that artists make without thinking. Some Continue Reading…
We research the best songwriting articles on the net! Here’s a useful article at: http://www.inspired-songwriting-tips.com/write-music.html “Whether you write music first or start with the lyrics, please remember one thing. Melody is king!I want to explain why I believe that statement to be true. I know when it comes to songwriting all of the elements must fit together just so. There has to be a perfect marriage of lyric, melody, structure and feel. That is the hallmark of a great song. But Continue Reading…
Using Songwriting Hooks to Make Your Songs Unforgettable Great Article at: http://www.inspired-songwriting-tips.com/songwriting-hooks.html Songwriting hooks can be lyrical, melodic, or both. Let’s take a look at lyrical song hooks and how you can use them to make your songs unforgettable. Ask any songwriter or A&R person what they think is the most important part of a song. Invariably, you will get the same answer: “The Hook!” The hook is the part that grabs us by the ear (and the heart) and Continue Reading…
Advanced Lyric Writing Tips, Fantastic Article! Need some tips to help improve your lyric writing? Here you will find an abundance of ideas and techniques that you can use to take your lyrics to the next level. Let’s get creative! When it comes to songwriting, you’re not just writing words, you’re painting pictures with them. In order to connect with your listener emotionally, you must make your lyrics as visual as possible. Check out some of these examples. Having trouble coming up with Continue Reading…
