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How to Write Catchy Lyrics
We’ve all been there. You’re minding your business when a song slips into your mind – but only the catchy part that plays over and over again. You may even find yourself putting a song on repeat. But how do you write catchy lyrics? Here’s how to write catchy lyrics and hook your listeners: Use Repetition If you’ve ever looked up “the catchiest songs of … Continue reading How to Write Catchy Lyrics
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Made With LyricStudio: Austin Lewis – “Strawberry Lemonade”
Whether it be indie, hip-hop, or country, I love the versatility of genres LyricStudio can help with. For West Coast bedroom pop/emo artist Austin Lewis, LyricStudio has become his go-to collaborator. Through using this online lyric assistant, he was able to finish songs like “Strawberry Lemonade,” an indie-influenced breakup song that paints the story of a relationship that ended before it could begin. What is … Continue reading Made With LyricStudio: Austin Lewis – “Strawberry Lemonade”
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Lyric Writing Ideas
As a musician, you already know the impact inspiration plays in your creativity. Although inspiration can be drawn from anything, there are times when finding it may seem impossible no matter how hard you try. So, we’ve organized a collection of lyric writing ideas made with LyricStudio based on ten different songwriting topics to help you tap into your creativity. With LyricStudio, you’ll be able … Continue reading Lyric Writing Ideas
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How LyricStudio Makes You a Better Songwriter
If you’re familiar with LyricStudio, you already know it’s a powerful tool for your songwriting and can in turn, make you a better songwriter. It responds to your creativity and offers many helpful features to help you grow in your craft. Understandably, there are people who are apprehensive about using technology in creative processes. Sometimes, our ego gets in the way and tells us that … Continue reading How LyricStudio Makes You a Better Songwriter
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AI-Powered Lyrics Platform, LyricStudio, Surpasses 1 Million Songs
From search engines to automated cars, AI is changing the very fabric of our lives – making artists everywhere question the future of their creative industries. How will AI impact the music space? Well, we don’t have to wonder any longer, because the future is already here. Artists worldwide are using a new tool designed to help musicians overcome writer’s block and spark new ideas. … Continue reading AI-Powered Lyrics Platform, LyricStudio, Surpasses 1 Million Songs
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How To Get Songwriting Credit
Whether you are a lyricist, painter, or author you already know it’s every artist’s nightmare to not receive credit for their work. Sadly, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve witnessed artists have their work compromised because of an unclear agreement. From stolen ideas to lack of compensation to simply not having their name on a record, it is important to act in good … Continue reading How To Get Songwriting Credit
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Best Tools for Rappers
Welcome to the rap game! There is a certain level of skill that goes into spitting bars like Eminem, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. But even the best of the best use tools and resources to better their wordplay, flow, and expression. From the beat to finding the right words to say, there are different factors that go into crafting a rap. Here are the four … Continue reading Best Tools for Rappers
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Made With LyricStudio: Chas Evans – “Bitter Sweet Girl”
One of my favorite parts about LyricStudio is how it has helped artists of all genres and musical backgrounds. Whether you’re a pro like Chas Evans or just getting started, it has helped a number of musicians with their songwriting process – and it can help you, too. As an accomplished songwriter and guitarist, Chas has received various awards for his work and has performed … Continue reading Made With LyricStudio: Chas Evans – “Bitter Sweet Girl”
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Trending Lyrical Themes in 2022
As songwriters, we dream of Grammy nominations and billboards glowing our song across Time Square. However, writing a hit song takes time, practice, and strategy. I wouldn’t say that there’s a magical formula, but there are many common denominators in platinum lyric writing, one of which is the meaning behind the song. After breaking down the lyrical themes from songs charting on this week’s Billboard … Continue reading Trending Lyrical Themes in 2022
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How to Get Started Writing Lyrics
Songwriting can be intimidating. You know that you have something to share deep inside, but you don’t know how to get started writing lyrics. We’ve put together a few tips to help you begin the process. So, pull out that pen and paper, or open that notepad, and get writing! 1. Get Personal A great place to get started is to write lyrics about what … Continue reading How to Get Started Writing Lyrics
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Daily Songwriting Exercises You Should Be Doing
Practice doesn’t make perfect, but it does make progress! American singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion has mentioned that writing a hit song comes from putting 10,000 hours into your craft. Yes, 10,000 sounds intimidating; but those hours include small daily exercises. Start working towards your 10,000 hours by doing these short and sweet daily songwriting exercises. Object writing Choose a random object and write … Continue reading Daily Songwriting Exercises You Should Be Doing
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How to Find The Perfect Music Collaborator
From time to time, I hear people say, “If you need help writing a song, you are not a real artist.” Did you know that only 13 number one “Hot 100” songs in the 21st century were solo-written? ONLY 13! If I had to guess, your favorite song was written by at least two or three people. This goes to show how powerful collaborating is, … Continue reading How to Find The Perfect Music Collaborator
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Made With LyricStudio: Floetic Dre – “Message” & “4Everybody”
It is always such a treat seeing the projects our users have made with LyricStudio! Through this platform, we’ve discovered so many incredible artists including Floetic Dre, a Christian rapper from the D.C. – Maryland – Virginia area. Since starting his rap career in 2012, he has released four official albums and has performed at a number of venues and churches across the East Coast. … Continue reading Made With LyricStudio: Floetic Dre – “Message” & “4Everybody”
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How to Get Out of Writer’s Block – For Songwriters
Have you ever found yourself stuck on a project you were once excited about? Have you ever written so many songs that you find yourself dry of ideas? Chances are you are experiencing the killer of creativity: writer’s block. It’s frustrating to fight, especially if you’ve been working on the project tirelessly. Here’s the secret: you often can’t fight writer’s block. If you’ve ever pushed … Continue reading How to Get Out of Writer’s Block – For Songwriters
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Tips for a Successful Songwriting Collaboration
Are you considering a songwriting collaboration for the first time? Going into a songwriting session with a new collaborator is like going on a first date. There are some people you will click with faster than others. With that being said, walking in with preparation and an open-mind will ease any nerves and contribute to a successful songwriting session. Have a List of Ideas Ready … Continue reading Tips for a Successful Songwriting Collaboration
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Songwriting Tools for Musicians in 2022
Just like when building a house or painting a portrait, you need tools to create a song! Our brains can only do so much until we hit a wall. There is absolutely no shame in “phoning a friend” or utilizing resources to knock those blocks down! These are the top four songwriting tools that have saved us during our creative process this year: LyricStudio LyricStudio … Continue reading Songwriting Tools for Musicians in 2022
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Trusting My Songwriting Process
When it comes to my songwriting process, I’ll be honest. Expecting instant gratification and results is one of my biggest flaws. It really hurt my creative process. Until recently, I didn’t allow myself to enjoy the journey of watching an idea blossom into a song. I was so caught up on the irrelevant, potential outcomes of whether or not it would go viral. I found … Continue reading Trusting My Songwriting Process
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How to Protect Your Music and Receive Royalties
You’ve mastered your song, designed the cover art, and want to share it with the world (as you should). Before you release it, we want to make sure you have the information and tools you need to protect your music, properly send it to stores, and receive fair compensation for streams and downloads. How to Copyright your song (s) Your work is copyright protected the … Continue reading How to Protect Your Music and Receive Royalties
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Made With LyricStudio: Zell – “Blow Up”
From credits on Young Thug’s “Beautiful Thugger Girls” album to producing theme songs for Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, Zhonzell Watson, also known as Zell, is an artist to keep your eyes on. The certified platinum producer and songwriter kicked off his career posting audio engineering tutorials and tips on Youtube. In 2021, he released his debut single “Blow Up,” which was made with LyricStudio. … Continue reading Made With LyricStudio: Zell – “Blow Up”
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How to Write Songs Faster
Maybe in the past, you tried to write a song and it’s taken weeks — or YEARS — to get those lines just right, that melody tight, the story to rhyme; but also make sense. What if I told you that I cracked the code to write songs faster? For the past 4 years, I’ve taken up songwriting on a commission basis while working full-time. … Continue reading How to Write Songs Faster
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Songwriting Secrets: Tips Taken from Sessions
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of writing with songwriters and artists all over the world. Aside from creating magic together, one of my favorite parts of co-writing has been observing the way others develop their ideas into lyrics and learning about the tricks they use to make a song catchy and relatable. Here are my top five songwriting secrets to help you … Continue reading Songwriting Secrets: Tips Taken from Sessions
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NAMM Show 2022 Recap – LyricStudio
This month, members of the LyricStudio team attended the NAMM Show in sunny Anaheim, California. We were thrilled to have a booth at the convention for the FIRST time ever, and for the opportunity to connect with so many talented music professionals and musicians of all genres. We appreciate everyone who stopped by the LyricStudio booth! Our CEO, Maya Ackerman, discussed the future of music … Continue reading NAMM Show 2022 Recap – LyricStudio
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How to Start Songwriting
So you want to start songwriting, aye? Congratulations! You have reached the first step of songwriting: Having the passion and inspiration to do it! But where do you take your inspiration? How do you turn a break up or mid-life crisis into words and melody? We all know words can be hard, and finding a flow and structure can be even more challenging. Here are … Continue reading How to Start Songwriting
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Unusual Songwriting Exercises to Boost Your Creative Skills
You’ve likely heard a lot of the typical songwriting exercises before: ‘find some inspiration’, ‘go for a walk in nature’, ‘set a timer and just write’, and so on. While these are often reliable ways to overcome the dreaded writer’s block, it can be incredibly enriching to spice things up and explore new creative methods every once in a while, especially if you’ve been writing … Continue reading Unusual Songwriting Exercises to Boost Your Creative Skills
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Introducing: LyricStudio Gold
What if you had a collaborator who was available day and night to help you write songs? What if they could write in any genre, but always gladly adapted to your unique style? What if, to top it all, they always let you call all the shots and never asked for royalties? Enter LyricStudio Gold, the world’s advanced creative AI engine for lyrics writing. Designed … Continue reading Introducing: LyricStudio Gold
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Songwriting Tips You Need to Know
Songwriting is the art of bringing together music, lyrics, and voice to tell a story and connect with your audience. While it is often a beautiful and empowering process, songwriting isn’t easy. Even the most experienced singer-songwriters go through the dreaded “writer’s block” at some point in their career. While songwriting may seem like a daunting task, it actually is one of the most enjoyable … Continue reading Songwriting Tips You Need to Know
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LyricStudio: A Guide for the New Songwriter
Beginning to write lyrics can be intimidating. Where do you start? How do you find inspiration? How will you keep those creative juices flowing? LyricStudio is the easiest and fastest way to get your lyrics journey started. It will help you build proficiency and confidence, as you find your own unique lyrical voice. Here are a few simple steps to get started; Begin with a … Continue reading LyricStudio: A Guide for the New Songwriter
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Get The Most from LyricStudio: 5 Tips for Pro Musicians
LyricStudio is a revolutionary new product that can make a huge difference in your writing process as a professional musician. You may already have experience with lyrics writing, perhaps it is even your speciality. Pros often describe LyricStudio as a co-writer; another person in the room who can give you inspiring ideas – but you can’t hurt their feelings 🙂 Before we get into how … Continue reading Get The Most from LyricStudio: 5 Tips for Pro Musicians