Song Structure

Mary Gauthier “Between The Daylight And The Dark”

Mary Gauthier is known for her strong scenes and emotional context, and "Between The Daylight And The Dark" is no exception. Written with Fred Eaglesmith, it's a great example of how to create a...

Direct Address: Writing “You” Songs Not About You!

Direct address is a great way to remove yourself from the song story. Wait . . . What?! I know, it sounds counter-intuitive, but your speaker can be anyone - it doesn't have to be "you." You create...

5 Steps To Song Creation Success

How can we make songwriting easier? Change your perspective before you start writing! Songs are really just scenes strung together - so just write those! Break your song down into smaller scenes...

4 Steps To Connect Your Song Scenes

Here are four easy steps to help you connect the verses in your song - or song scenes! Following them will help make your song more cohesive, flow better if you've got a story song plot, and give...