Verb Power
Verbs are power in a song. So, mastering your verb power will make your songs more…
Rhyme Mastery: Lori McKenna ‘The Bird & The Rifle’
Lori McKenna’s “The Bird & The Rifle” is a masterclass in song craft. Not only is…
Organize A Hook Book
Organize your hook book! It’s one of the best things you can do to make sure…
Kacey Musgraves ‘Merry Go Round’
Kacey Musgraves, along with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, uses the play on words in ‘Merry…
Rhyme Patterns
Understanding rhyme patterns is one of the best ways to increase your songwriting ability. What Are…
Adele ‘Chasing Pavements’
A recent comment on the blog got me thinking. The comment was downplaying the songwriter’s lyrics,…
Rhyming Tools
A rhyming dictionary is important if you’re a songwriter. It’s a great tool to find new…
Rhyme Families: Your Secret Weapon
Using rhyme families effectively can help you not only move through a song, but add nuances…
Adele ‘Hello’
Adele’s ‘Hello’ focuses on a telephone conversation/voicemail. The song brilliantly leverages the strength of direct address to create…
When To Stop Finishing Songs
Don’t get me wrong. Finishing songs is important. But, not every song deserves endless revisions! I…