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When To Stop Finishing Songs
Don’t get me wrong. Finishing songs is important. But, not every song deserves endless revisions! I believe there are some songs that come out and flow down the page…
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Adele ‘Hello’
Adele’s ‘Hello’ focuses on a telephone conversation/voicemail. The song brilliantly leverages the strength of direct address to create a highly personal moment, while the melody moves from ballad to power ballad…
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5 Easy Steps To Writing Great Verses
How can we make songwriting easier? Change your perspective before you start writing! Songs are really just scenes strung together – so just write those! If you break your…
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How Melody And Lyrics Work Together
Melody and lyrics play a key part in: (1) differentiating your song, (2) communicating your message, and (3) creating a compelling, memorable moment for a listener. So how can…
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4 Steps To Connect Song Scenes
You have to connect your song scenes if you want a listener to follow what it is you’re trying to say. This can sometimes be harder than it sounds….
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Personification In Songs
What is personification? Personification is the endowment of inanimate objects or abstract concepts with animate or living qualities. Caution is recommended to not over-endow an object or concept with living…
