Best Metaphor Song Ever
Not only is A Thousand Horses‘ debut single “Smoke” a great sounding song, but it is the poster child for how to use a metaphor, making it the best…
How To Write A Song
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What Is A Metaphor?
A metaphor is a type of “figurative language” used in imagery. It’s best used to make a connection between things your listener can easily identify with quickly. The first…
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6 Allusion Examples
While it’s one thing to know what an allusion is, applying it to your songwriting is easier to grasp if you can study songs using allusion well. By understanding…
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What Is Allusion?
You probably see or hear an allusion in use a couple of times a day, but do you use it in your songwriting? Have you had a moment when…
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5 Personification Examples
I thought I’d put together 5 personification examples to underscore just how powerful well-written personification songs can be.. It’s the act of giving inanimate objects or abstract concepts animate…
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Best Personification Song Ever
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “I Am A Town” is not only the most ambitious, but as a result, turns into the best personification song ever written. The whole song is…
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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…
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Songwriting Glossary
Songwriting Glossary For Songwriters A songwriter glossary of common terms you’ll be using as you learn how to write songs can be extremely helpful. And, knowing what specific songwriting…
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Partial Capo: Create Variety in Your Songs
Partial capos sound complicated. But – they can make your guitar playing easier and add a unique quality to how your songs sound. Why try partial capos? I’ll review…
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Guitar Capo: Choosing and Using One
There are a lot of good reasons to use a guitar capo. I know, you’ve probably heard a guitar player say you shouldn’t. But, if you have no intention…
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FREE 5 Step Songwriting System eBook
Who doesn’t want an easy system for writing songs? With the free 5 step songwriting system, you’ll be able to use right now. Today. To write your next song….
