by lashibes | Jun 13, 2015 | Advanced, Intermediate, Song Structure
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 (verses) to make it a bit easier to structure and write. 5...
by lashibes | Jun 13, 2015 | Exercises, Intermediate, Lyrics, Song Structure
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 you a sense of place when you’re writing direct...
by lashibes | Oct 5, 2014 | Beginning, Lyrics, Song Structure
Song parts, or song elements, are tricky. Everyone will tell you the definition of a verse, but what does that really mean when you’re writing? How should you be thinking about the overall structure and the role of the verse? We’ll break down each of the...
by lashibes | Sep 3, 2014 | Beginning, Lyrics
The below is taken from a chat board that is long since gone, and was part of a much larger post string. I’ve aggregated the “good bits” to create an easier read and added a few embellishments here and there. Thanks to Jason “The...
by lashibes | Sep 3, 2014 | Beginning, Song Craft
The below is taken from a chat board that is long since gone, and was part of a much larger post string. I’ve aggregated the “good bits” to create an easier read and added a few embellishments here and there. Thanks to Jason “The...