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When it comes to songwriting, one question that often comes up is “how much should I rhyme?” The answer, as with most things in the creative world, is “it depends.” But fear not, dear reader! We’re here to give you some general guidelines to using rhyme in songwriting. When it comes to rhyme, there are a few different approaches you can take. Some songwriters like … Continue reading A Guide to Using Rhyme in Songwriting
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Songwriting can be a challenging and rewarding endeavor, but it’s important to know some songwriting do’s and don’ts to ensure that your songs are the best they can be. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you work on your next musical masterpiece: Do: 1. Write what you know. The best songs are often those that come from a place of personal experience … Continue reading Songwriting Do’s and Don’ts
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Are you ready for some top songwriting tips that could make you the next big hitmaker? Well, strap in because these tips are so unique, you’ve probably never heard them before! Here are 5 top songwriting tips you never heard before: 1. Write a song about a mundane task. Think about it – how many songs have you heard about doing the dishes or mowing … Continue reading Top Songwriting Tips You Never Heard Before
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Are you ready to start your journey as a songwriter? Great! Songwriting can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it’s not always easy to know where to begin. Here are a few tips for how to start songwriting: 1. Find inspiration The first step in writing a song is to find some inspiration. This can come from anywhere – your own experiences, … Continue reading How to Start Songwriting
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Lyric writing is like any other art form. The more you write, the more you improve. But what if you already write regularly, but would like to challenge yourself to reach the next level? Here’s how to take your lyric writing to the next level: Unpack your favorite songs The best way to study lyric writing is to study the works of other great lyric … Continue reading Take Your Lyric Writing to the Next Level
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We’ve all been there. You’ve just cruised through the first verse of your song. You’ve crafted the perfect chorus. Then you get to the second verse and… You’re all out of lyric ideas. You feel like there’s nothing left to say. Or maybe you simply don’t see how to expand on your ideas. You put the song aside to work on it later… and don’t … Continue reading How to Never Run Out of Lyric Ideas
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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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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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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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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
