Rhyme Pattern Proxy
This one is great to use if you’re stuck on a song and works pretty quickly….
Create Your Own Rules
Create your own rules to govern how you’ll write the song. You can create rules that…
Parts Of A Song Defined
Each component, or your song elements, serves a very specific function in creating the overall tapestry….
Effective Similes In Songs
Creating effective similes in songs can take a ho-hum lyric and turn it into a “wow!”…
Joni Mitchell ‘The Magdalene Laundries’
On her 1994 album Turbulent Indigo Joni Mitchell has one of the most descriptive, powerful songs you’ll ever…
How Melody And Lyrics Work Together
Melody and lyrics play a key part in: (1) differentiating your song, (2) communicating your message,…
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…
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…