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….
Joni Mitchell ‘The Magdalene Laundries’
On her 1994 album Turbulent Indigo Joni Mitchell has one of the most descriptive, powerful songs you’ll ever…
Rhyme Mastery: Lori McKenna ‘The Bird & The Rifle’
Lori McKenna’s “The Bird & The Rifle” is a masterclass in song craft. Not only is…
Keeping Your Spare Song Parts
You’ve heard of a spare parts for a car – so why not have spare song…
A Song Title Should Give You Options
A song title is one of the most important parts of your song. I usually try…
Switch Point Of View Exercise
One of the easiest ways to increase your understanding of point of view (POV) is to take a…
5 Steps To Building A Song Plot
There are some core elements of a song plot that you’ll need to know to help…
5 Easy Steps To Writing Great Verses
How can we make songwriting easier? Change your perspective before you start writing! Songs are really…
4 Steps To Connect Song Scenes
You have to connect your song scenes if you want a listener to follow what it…