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Writing From Multiple Perspectives

Writing a song that incorporates multiple perspectives can add depth and complexity to your music. However, it can be challenging to navigate these different viewpoints in a cohesive and effective way. Here are six tips to help you with writing from multiple perspectives while maintaining your story without confusing your listener.  1. Switch Perspectives at Different Sections One way to incorporate multiple perspectives is to … Continue reading Writing From Multiple Perspectives

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Stream of Consciousness Exercise

Welcome to this week’s songwriting exercise: the Stream of Consciousness Exercise! This exercise is designed to help you tap into your unconscious mind and use your natural thought processes as inspiration for your songwriting. By letting your thoughts flow freely and without judgment, you can access a wealth of creative ideas and emotions that can inform your songs. To begin this exercise, find a quiet … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Stream of Consciousness Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week

Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Inner Child Exercise

Welcome to the Songwriting Exercise of the Week – the Inner Child Exercise. This exercise is all about looking back at your younger self and considering what you would tell them if you could. It can be a powerful way to connect with your past, reflect on your experiences, and find inspiration for your music. Here’s how it works: Close your eyes and take a … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Inner Child Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Emotional Memory Exercise

The Emotional Memory Exercise is a powerful tool for tapping into your deepest emotions and using them to create authentic, heartfelt songs. It’s a great exercise for songwriters of all levels, and can help you connect with your listeners on a deeper level. So, how does the Emotional Memory Exercise work? First, think of a specific moment in your life that was particularly emotional – … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Emotional Memory Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Mastering Metaphors

Welcome to this week’s songwriting exercise: Mastering Metaphors! Metaphors are a powerful tool for songwriters, allowing you to describe complex ideas and emotions in a more imaginative and evocative way. By using metaphors, you can create vivid and memorable imagery that helps your listeners understand and connect with your songs on a deeper level. To begin this exercise, think about a theme or emotion that … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Mastering Metaphors

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Musical Mood Board Exercise

Welcome to this week’s Songwriting Exercise of the Week – the Musical Mood Board Exercise! The Musical Mood Board Exercise is a fun and creative way to kickstart your songwriting process. It’s perfect for those times when you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, or when you just need a little push to get your creative juices flowing. So, what is a mood board? Simply put, a … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Musical Mood Board Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Sensory Exercise

Welcome to this week’s songwriting exercise: the Sensory Exercise! This exercise is designed to help you tap into your senses and use them as inspiration for your songwriting. By using your senses to describe the world around you, you can create vivid and evocative lyrics that bring your listeners into the heart of your song. To begin, find a quiet place where you can sit … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Sensory Exercise

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Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Ocean of Lyrics

Welcome to the Songwriting Exercise of the Week! This week, we will be focusing on the Ocean of Lyrics exercise. The concept of this exercise is to choose a melody and come up with at least 10 different lyrical lines that work with that melody. You can use a short melody from your favorite song, or create a melody specifically for this exercise. The key … Continue reading Songwriting Exercise of the Week: Ocean of Lyrics

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Why Writing Songs Every Day Is Important

If you’re a songwriter, you know that inspiration can strike at any moment. But when it doesn’t, it can be tempting to put off writing until the muse returns. However, there are many benefits to making a daily writing habit, even when you’re not feeling particularly inspired. Here are just a few reasons why writing songs every day is important for songwriters: 1. Writing songs … Continue reading Why Writing Songs Every Day Is Important

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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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