Podcast appearances and mentions of lyric writing

Send me a messageIn this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews engages in a profound conversation with Tyler Lyle, the singer-songwriter and one-half of the synthwave duo, The Midnight. Tyler delves into the enigmatic nature of songwriting, describing it as "a well-narrated hallucination," and likens the creative process to "trying to start a truck sitting on a block of ice." Drawing from his folk storytelling roots, Tyler shares how he seamlessly integrates evocative lyrics into The Midnight's nostalgic synth-driven soundscapes. He contrasts the tangible aspects of music production with the abstract challenges of lyric writing, emphasizing the importance of consistent dedication—what he refers to as the "ass-in-chair method." This disciplined approach involves daily studio sessions from 10 am to 5 pm, complemented by morning routines of journaling, exercise, and meditation to foster creativity.The synergy between Tyler and his production partner, Tim McEwan, is highlighted as a harmonious blend of prolific idea generation and meticulous refinement. Despite geographical distances, they prioritize periodic in-person collaborations to capture the irreplaceable energy of shared creative spaces.Much of the discussion centers on Tyler's transition from confessional songwriting to crafting lyrics rich in archetypes and universal symbols. Inspired by Carl Jung's philosophies, he aims to create a shared mythological space within The Midnight's music, allowing listeners to project their meanings onto the imagery. What You'll Learn:The abstract nature of lyric writing and strategies to overcome creative challenges.The importance of consistent routines in fostering creativity.Balancing prolific idea generation with meticulous refinement in collaborative settings.The role of archetypes and universal symbols in crafting resonant lyrics.Insights into blending folk storytelling with synthwave aesthetics.For aspiring artists, Tyler emphasizes creating work that embodies truth and necessity, encouraging authentic expression over external validation. He reminds creatives that they are conduits, "ferrying ideas from one realm to this one," and underscores the significance of producing art that resonates fundamentally.Join Marc and Tyler as they explore the depths of the songwriting process, offering invaluable insights for independent music producers and artists seeking to elevate their craft.Links mentioned in this episode:Follow Tyler Lyle Support the showDownload your FREE Producer Growth Scorecard Follow Marc Matthews' Socials:Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!!

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com

The Yoda: Anastrophe: is the inversion of the usual order of words/clausesExample: Invisible String (gold is the color...red is the color...)Green was the color of the grass where I used to read in centennial parkTeal was the color of your shirt when you were sixteen at the yogurt shop - Invisible String“Long were the night when my days once revolved around you"  - Dear JohnJoin the master class May 15th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-songwriting-of-taylor-swift-master-class-tickets-895672148507To donate to the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keysScarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Meg is on Spotify's Pop Rising List for 2024 along with only 7 other artists in the world. Rolling Stone also selected her for its 8 Rising Pop Stars of the year, under the title: "Who'll be Pop's Next Big Thing?" An incredible achievement for any artist, let alone one who self-releases. She's also been interviewed by Clout and Wonderland. Her work is an energising blend of vulnerability and humour that makes her one of the most exciting pop artists in the world today. Find Meg on Instagram and TikTok.

Dear Songwriter,Can you relate to the frustration of struggling with your song lyrics, feeling like you're digging deeper and deeper without pulling up anything of interest? Then today's episode is precisely the creative boost you've been looking for. Today I'm focusing on the genius lyrical power of the lead vocalist of the Death Cab for Cutie - Ben Gibbard, and how his vision and approach can guide upcoming songwriters to explore new territories in their creative journeys.From my assessment, Gibbard's magic lies in his deep and thought-provoking lyricism, using effective imagery and metaphors. For the budding songwriter, studying his approach could very well be the lighthouse in the storm, illuminating the path to expressive, meaningful lyrics. Using examples from two of Gibbard's classic hits with Death Cab for Cutie, "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" and "Title and Registration", we delve into the essential tools and techniques of his craft.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to make use of vivid, storytelling language to progress your second verse beyond the clichésThe power of "showing" rather than "telling" in your lyrics to draw your listeners inCrafting a descriptive, wordy chorus that opens up new layers to your song's storyThe use of clear metaphors based on specific objects to make your lyrics stand out and evoke emotionsReady to grab a pen and pour out your thoughts onto paper? Let's get inspired together on today's episode!Have you been wondering what it'd be like to work with us? Book a FREE call today, and let's set some  personalized songwriting goals together: https://www.connorfrost.com/callMentions and Links:Songs:Death Cab for Cutie - Title and RegistrationDeath Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You Into The DarkBands:Deathcab for CutiePeople/Public FiguresBen GibbardPat PattisonBooks:Writing Better LyricsCommunities:Songwriter's Vault

We all speak the language of music. It's life's medicine, a beautiful escape when we need one, and it feeds our soul in ways that feel, somehow, inexplicable.But there is of course method to the magic. Musician, vocalist, singer, and songwriter Sam McNeill has been singing all his life – from the Sydney Opera House, to the heavyweight headquarters of Spotify - he now works as a musical facilitator for SongDivision, bonding teams all over the world through the science of music.In their songwriting workshops, deep reflections take place, honesty emerges in the lyrics, and teams are given a new voice to creatively express values and reveal the unspoken.Press play and treat your ears to this fascinating episode with Sam as he shares his personal experiences as a performer, offering a unique platform for us to examine the intersection of music and facilitation. You'll learn:Why songwriting is a powerful tool for teams to express themselves, encourage discussion and strengthen bondsHow music can remove hierarchy, putting employees on a level playing field in a workshop settingThe science behind music: how activating the prefrontal cortex can enhance creativity and set the scene for fruitful collaborationWhy failure is a better outcome than impartiality, offering us learnings for improvementThe parallels that lie between an artist's performance and that of a facilitatorWhy a lack of clarity around what success looks like in a workshop can cause failureHow musical genres can help teams or organisations to better define themselvesDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Put the episode's best takeaways into practice with Skillding. Visit skillding.com/workshop to begin your journey from learning to doing. Track your progress as you hone your new skills. Start now!Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.The episode with Rich Goidel we referred to on the show.Connect to Sam McNeill:LinkedInSongDivisionSupport the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

In this Episode I talk with singer/songwriter/producer/actor Aidan Laprete aboutVoice lessons, finding your sound, and producing.He walks us through writing melody takes - gibberish to find melodies, turning mumbles into words and making it make sense and shares guitar voicings to help you out of sonic ruts.Aidan is from Hawaii and was first known for his ukulele playing at age 8.  He has been in film and tv such as "Hawaii Five-O" and "The Wilds" and performs and dissects several of his newly released songs sharing his process.More on Aidan:http://www.instagram.com/aidanlapretehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2odS5igGjEJRondDXWBy0K?si=Dcy6AVQgTd6IZxZqW-iAXwhttp://www.twitter.com/aidanlapretehttp://www.facebook.com/aidanlapreteMixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/Otto Gross: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnxx19QD-vxD4wnYGTn3JwScarlet's website:https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/Scarlet's website:https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/Scarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Dear Songwriter,I recently found myself thinking a lot about lyricism and how it all comes together in a song. I know how challenging it can be to strike the perfect balance between personal and relatable, clear and mystifying, nonsense and poetry. We've all been in that space, lost in doubts and insecurities when it comes to articulating our feelings through words. I've been there too. So tune in today as I take a trip down memory lane, retracing the steps I've taken with mentors, coaches, and teachers to conquer these songwriting mountains. I'll be dishing out three essential tips to help navigate the tricky terrain of lyric writing.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The power of clear lyrics and consistency. Consistent point of view, consistent tense, and consistent message all play important roles in songwriting.How you have a limited amount of lines to tell your story. And how to not get bogged down in what happened, but instead why the story is worth telling.How repeating the most important lines of the song is crucial.Lyrics are an important part to connecting with your listeners, so hit that play button and let's break down the 3 most prominent thoughts I've had about writing over the years!2023 is coming to a close, and I want to give you the opportunity to connect with me personally for a free one on one! Let's discuss songwriting struggles you might be having and set some clear goals for the new year. Book a FREE just start call here: https://www.connorfrost.com/call(Our mentorship pricing is going up in 2024, so be sure to to sign up soon!)Mentions and Links:Bands:Taking Back SundayOceans in the Sky

This is the story of both the songwriting process of recording the new East Forest song "Birds Eye" -- a new single from the new album "Music For The Deck of The Titanic"  coming Nov 3.Pre-order the first edition vinyl now!Check out the 4 singles already released and pre-save the album:  https://ffm.to/MFTDOTTUPCOMING LIVE:  tickets - http://eastforest.org/tourNov 3 - Seattle, WA (NEW!)Nov 7 - Los Angeles, CA w/Marieme! (NEW)Dec 15-18 - Esalen Institute, CACOMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgGIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. GUIDANCE - Journey SpaceMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleMEDITATIONS by East Forest on Spotify & AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeConnect with the Forest - Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

SPOILERS Meet Kay Hanley and Tom Polce, the songwriters for the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody!" Audio Podcast Versions available: https://www.MelodologyPodcast.com    

Today I'm sitting down with Will AKA Jack In Water to chat about getting into writting music, how being a father has had an impact on his music, quitting his label to go independent, his views on short form content, writing music for films, his newest releases, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and be sure to check out Jack In Water's music here: https://www.jackinwater.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:22 First Child and Impact on Writing 3:25 Management vs. Label 10:13 New Album and Visuals 17:23 Short Form Content 23:45 Vinyl For The New Record 25:50 Writing for Films 33:45 Learning to Sing, Lyric Writing, and Getting Personal 41:58 Remix EP and Reworking Tracks 47:39 Album Release Preferences 50:47 Fan Questions 55:09 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-all-speak-in-poems/message

So yes, you know how to write lyrics, but how do you take them to that next level?Here are three quick tips to help you do so.And to help you really get started, snag my free video training “How to Confidently Turn Your Chord Progressions into FINISHED Songs” at http://www.connorfrost.com/videotraining .

SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Lets move away from all those love songs we've talked about in the past because I recently had the pleasure to listen to the song “The Comeback” by the London-based musician Drew Davies.As stated on metaltalk.net, this song by Davies “is a call to arms for society's malcontents and a tip of the hat to an era of alternative greats such as David Bowie, Sisters of Mercy and Nine Inch Nails.”And in this episode, we're gonna talk about the power of the lyrics of the song "The Comeback". Specifically, you will discover how you can tell an amazing redemption story in your lyrics.Drew has really written a masterpiece. So let's go through his lyrics and find out how he did it!Episode Overview:[00:01:19] The S.O.N.G. Framework[00:03:38] “The Comeback” by Drew Davies[00:07:02] Step 1: Summary[00:21:12] Step 2: Observer[00:28:34] Step 3: Narration[00:47:13] Step 4: Gist[00:53:44] Great Songs Take Time to Write. Show Notes:Listen to “The Comeback” by Drew Davies on Soundcloudon Youtubeon SpotifyFind out more about Drew Davies here: https://www.drewdaviesmusic.com/Write Powerful Lyrics:Join the POWERFUL LYRICS MASTERCLASS hereGet your copy of “ATTENTION GRABBING OPENING LINES” on Amazon.Hey, are you looking to create an emotional impact with your words so that your lyrics don't fall flat?Maybe you wanna tell your story but don't know how to write a great song that moves you and your listeners.All you need is to learn how.So I invite you to join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass.This course helps you to move from unsure to unstoppable and confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Ly FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the showWrite Empowering Lyrics That your Audience loves to sing along to WITHOUT Getting Stuck In Songwriter's Block. Then join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass now. This masterclass is the most in-depth(and easy to implement) course ever created on how to outline the CONTENT and write your lyrics by discovering the next-level mindset, strategies, and tools to confidently write lyrics that impact people.

SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Guest:Sam Hollander : WebsiteCheck out Sam's book:  21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of the Charts : Click Here Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about why he's trying out analog lyric writing again and why you might benefit from giving it another shot too.

When you feel stuck in your songwriting, or in life in general, I'd like to share with you the approach that helped me.So if you feel stuck sometimes… maybe this helps.Hey, are you looking to create an emotional impact with your words so that your lyrics don't fall flat?Maybe you wanna tell your story but don't know how to write a great song that moves you and your listeners.All you need is to learn how.So I invite you to join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass.This course helps you to move from unsure to unstoppable and confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Ly FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the showWrite Compelling Lyrics That Touch People's Emotions WITHOUT Getting Stuck In Songwriter's Block. Then join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass now. This masterclass is the most in-depth(and easy to implement) course ever created on how to outline the CONTENT and write your lyrics by discovering the next-level mindset, strategies, and tools to confidently write lyrics that impact people.

In today's episode, we're gonna explore what it looks when we write about facing a crisis.We've all been in a dilemma in our life, right?It's when no matter what we choose, there's always something to lose, but also something to gain.But it's normal if we fear the loss more than having the potential to gain something.Being in a dilemma, there's just so much uncertainty attached it.And we might fear making a choice at all.So when we write lyrics about a dilemma, we can actually provide guidance to our audience … whenever they face a similar crisis.And in this episode, you will find out how you can write lyrics about a person's dilemma.What it takes to truly create a hard choice for your song's main character and I'll also show you all the options of where you can place that crossroad moment in your lyrics' narrative.And as a lyric example, we'll look at Gloria Gaynor's song: “I Will Survive” because there's so much to take away from the way those lyrics were written.Sound good?Awesome, then let's get started!What's the episode about?[00:01:45] Overview: Waypoints Inciting Incident, Turning Point, Crisis[00:04:29] Crisis[00:06:41] Real Choice[00:07:42] Meaningful Stakes[00:08:59] Best Bad Choice[00:10:08] Irreconcilable goods  Show Notes:Powerful Lyrics Masterclass: https://www.writingthelyrics.com/plm-masterclassThrowing Someone's Life Out Of Balance – Waypoint #1: The Inciting Incident – https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-044/Writing A Turning Point Moment in Lyrics – Waypoint #2: The Turning Point Progressive Complication – https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-046/“Lose Yourself” by EminemIf I Let You Go lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing GroupWarning lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, IncI'm a Believer lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing GroupHey, are you looking to create an emotional impact with your words so that your lyrics don't fall flat?Maybe you wanna tell your story but don't know how to write a great song that moves you and your listeners.All you need is to learn how.So I invite you to join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass.This course helps you to move from unsure to unstoppable and confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Ly FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the showWrite Compelling Lyrics That Touch People's Emotions WITHOUT Getting Stuck In Songwriter's Block. Then join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass now. This masterclass is the most in-depth(and easy to implement) course ever created on how to outline the CONTENT and write your lyrics by discovering the next-level mindset, strategies, and tools to confidently write lyrics that impact people....

Today, I wanna answer a question that I got recently asked in my Facebook Group.It's from Hudson. And he asked:How can I combine every part of the song so that it contributes to one central meaning of the lyrics?That's an awesome question, and let's talk about it right now.Hey, are you looking to create an emotional impact with your words so that your lyrics don't fall flat?Maybe you wanna tell your story but don't know how to write a great song that moves you and your listeners.All you need is to learn how.So I invite you to join the Powerful Lyrics Masterclass.This course helps you to move from unsure to unstoppable and confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Ly FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the show

If you're like me, you have something valuable to share.Something that matters.And that we know that can help someone who will listen to our song. And to get our message across in a way that bypasses a listener's critical mind, we have to wrap what we have to say into an experience.And we create that experience through the journey we send our song's main character on.So that's why we talk about the waypoints of that journey.So that we can create that experience that leads someone from their mess to a better place.And today, we will talk about the second waypoint on that journey.Today, we'll make it even worse for our song's main character.Because that's life, right?It has to get worse first before it can get better.So let's get right to it.[00:01:13] Overview[00:05:56] Progressive Complications[00:10:03] Creating Progressive Complications[00:11:32] Turning Point[00:12:41] Turning Point CategoriesHey, are you looking to create an emotional impact with your words so that your lyrics don't fall flat?Maybe you wanna tell your story but don't know how to write a great song that moves you and your listeners.All you need is to learn how.So I invite you to join the powerful lyrics masterclass.This course helps you to move from unsure to unstoppable and confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Lyric. FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the show

Today, I wanna take the chance and introduce myself to you. Especially, I wanna tell you the story about the time in my life when I was completely lost, on my own, literally at the end of the world, and how one song gave me the strength to carry on… and what all of that taught me about what makes lyrics powerful.So it's all about my journey, so to say, and why I'm so passionate about the power of lyrics. Because this is the most incredible thing ever. So here's how everything started.If you want to move from unsure to unstoppable ...And confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Lyric... WITHOUT Getting Stuck In Songwriters' Block... EVEN IF you don't believe you're good with words,... go to powerfullyrics.com. FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the show

You know, I always consider what happens in a powerful lyric like a journey. It's basically about watching a character move from one point in their life to another. They are in a certain external or internal situation, and they wanna get from where they are to a better place. So there's always this little journey that the song's main character goes on. But before anyone moves in life and takes action, most of the time, though, something must happen beforehand. And that's what today's episode is all about. It's about that incident that makes them see that they gotta pursue what they want so that they can get rid of an imbalance. It's like they feel that something is off, and they're pulled towards something better — externally or internally. So, if you want to find out how to write lyrics with a meaningful message, then this episode is the first part of five to doing just that. Here's what we'll cover:[00:01:37] 5 Commandments[00:03:54] Definition of the Inciting Incident[00:08:31] Creating Drive in the Audience[00:09:29] Causal and Coincidental Inciting Incidents[00:11:03] Placement of the Inciting Incident Show Notes#37 - Attention Grabbing Opening Lines - Part 1: The Powerful ProblemHot Legs lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCThat's Amore lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCI Will Survive lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupThe Foundations of Decay lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCStan lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, IncI'll Be There For You lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing GroupIf you want to move from unsure to unstoppable ...And confidently Turn Your Idea Into A Finished Lyric... WITHOUT Getting Stuck In Songwriters' Block... EVEN IF you don't believe you're good with words,... go to powerfullyrics.com. FREE WEBCLASS: How To Come Up With Song Ideas Even If You Think There's Nothing Left To Write About.Visit: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/Support the show

Writing exercises inspired by Pat Pattison's book "Writing Better Lyrics". To book your free "JUST START" call, head to http://www.connorfrost.com/juststart 

In today's episode, I want to talk with you about you, your purpose, and why we write lyrics. For me, when it comes to writing – no matter if it's novels or lyrics – I use my words as the means to communicate with my audience and deliver a meaningful message that has the power to make an impact on them. And I guess, since you are here, you have the same desire. You want to be heard because you have something to say about life. And what you have to say matters.But communicating what we have to say in a way that matters to others isn't easy. We can't be preaching to the choir. We can't take the role of a parent and say: Don't do this because it leads to … We all know that no one listens if you preach it to them. On the other hand, if we are direct and say it bluntly, people might hear our words, but they will not care or take them seriously. We could also just write an academic paper and explain why our message is important … But who's ever going to read that bulky volume?That's why in today's episode, we talk about a storytelling principle that helps you deliver your message in a way that affects lives, changes minds, touches hearts, and makes an impact. Because what it all comes down to is that we, as songwriters, lyricists, and storytellers, have an amazing power to influence people's lives and make a positive, even life-changing, contribution.But that only works if we rely on one of the most basic and most important storytelling principles. What that is, well, you're about to find out.Podcast Overview:[00:02:25] Treat A Song Like An Experience[00:05:29] Why Stories Matter[00:11:12] The Five Commandments of Storytelling[00:15:16] Wrap up - 5 CommandmentsTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

Kara talks to musical theater composer/lyricist Adam Gwon about his day. Big moments include building the foundation for a sequence song, becoming a morning person while on the road, writing advice he received from Lynn Ahrens, and more.More about Adam: adamgwon.comInstagram: @gwonsterTwitter: @adamgwonMentions in the episode: Adam's lyric writing classes at Primary Stages Adam's class at the Dramatists Guild Institute Witnesses, the musical produced in California Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program founded by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor. Preorder Do It Today: An Encouragement JournalPurchase Do It For Yourself: A Motivational Journal For more daily encouragement, subscribe to Kara's newsletter: https://brassringdaily.substack.com/Visit www.karacutruzzula.com, or follow her on Instagram @karacut Original artwork design by Tyler SpanglerOriginal music composed by Kristoffer Bjarke

In today's episode, we'll go through the lyrics of  “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” by Thompson Square.And I tell you, as I first listened to the song. I thought: Quite nice. But I didn't give the lyrics much thought. But now, after I have studied the lyrics and their storytelling power, I must say, I'm super surprised by how well-crafted those lyrics are. It's like when you say: Yes, Game of Thrones by G.R.R. Martin is a nice fantasy series. When it truth, it's an epic masterwork.And somehow, I feel like the lyrics to this song don't get appreciated enough. They are so well-crafted that it is a delight to take them apart and just see how well they've been strung together.So if you aim to write a love song that smoothly flows through a narrative and gives your audience a fully-satisfied listening experience, I invite you to study the lyrics of “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” by Thompson Square with me.Episode Overview:[00:01:45] The S.O.N.G. Framework[00:03:07] “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” by Thompson Square [00:05:22] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:15:13] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:23:51] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:30:25] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:35:20] The Change[00:37:41] Writing Techniques[00:40:15] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:43:16] What we've learned from “You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This”[00:45:43] Song Exercise - The First KissTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 3 lyric writing traps that songwriters can easily fall into but need to avoid.

#043 - Welcome to part 3 of our mini-series of Attention-Grabbing Opening Lines.In episode 41 of the Stories in Songs Podcast, I'm gonna throw a lot of questions at you.Why?Listen to the show and find out. ;-)Episode Overview[00:00:53] The Intriguing Question[00:03:37] Different Types of Questions to ask[00:07:13] Song Examples that start with a question[00:09:49] The Intriguing Question – WrapupShow NotesAttention Grabbing Opening Lines – Part 1 – The Powerful Problem https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-037/Attention Grabbing Opening Lines – Part 2 – The Shocking Statement https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-039/To get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#040 - Creating A One-Sentence Lyric Outline To Guide Your Writing Process.In today's episode, we continue with steps Two and Three to Creating A One-Sentence Lyric Outline To Guide Your Writing Process.If you haven't listened to episode 38 yet where we talked about the character's literal action, please go back to that episode and listen to it. It's vital if you want to move forward with me in this episode. I'll include a short recap, but listen to the full episode if you haven't yet.Episode Overview:[00:01:15] Your Lyric Writing Compass Point[00:03:40] Literal Action - Recap[00:08:57] A Character's Essential Tactic[00:13:26] The Purpose of Essential Tactics[00:17:52] Change and Valences[00:22:07] Direct Address, Conflict, and the Question of Who Wins?[00:27:10] The Lyric's Guiding Message[00:31:41] Lyric Writing With IntentionShow NotesThe First Step to Creating A One-Sentence Lyric Outline To Guide Your Writing Process – https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-038/FREE web class: Uncovering Your Irresistible Lyric Idea: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/ideaAnother Day In Paradise lyrics © Concord Music Publishing LLCWelcome To The Jungle lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupI Will Survive lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupKnowing Which Lyric Lines & Ideas To Keep Or Throw Out – How To Answer The Question Of Relevancy – http://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-036Finding Topics to Write about by Looking at Universal Human Values – https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-023/Worksheet: resources.storiesinsongs.comTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#39 - Today, we continue with another technique of how you can create an attention-grabbing opening line for your lyrics beginning.And specifically, we talk about the Shocking Statement and different ways how you can pull it off to stun your audience and make them wanna hear more!Episode Overview:[00:01:08] The Shocking Statement[00:03:35] Different Ways to Create a Shocking Statement:[00:07:02] More examples of songs that start with a Shocking Statement[00:11:16] The Shocking Statement - WrapupShow NotesAttention Grabbing Opening Lines – Part 1 – The Powerful Problem https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-037/Dead! lyrics © Blow The Doors Off The Jersey Shore Music IncTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#038 - Let's address the question of why we should look at the craft of storytelling when we write our lyrics – apart from the impact the power of storytelling has on our audience. Let's focus on our writing process.Because when we write our lyrics, it's good to know where we are going. Otherwise, we're just writing words that are all over the place. And that's going to feel messy to our listeners. So to write a good line or lyric section, we have to ensure that every part of the lyric does what it's supposed to: Engage and connect. And once we get a clear idea of what we are trying to accomplish, everything unlocks.So if you look for a compass point that helps you write your lyrics with clarity and intention, this episode is for you.Episode Overview:[00:02:21] Your Lyric Writing Compass Point[00:05:59] Your character's literal action[00:12:20] The Size of The Cast in Your Lyric[00:16:58] Setting and Context[00:18:58] The Purpose of Literal Action [00:23:32] Recap: Literal ActionShow NotesFREE web class: Uncovering Your Irresistible Lyric Idea: https://lyrics.storiesinsongs.com/ideaEpisode 037 – Attention Grabbing Opening Lines Part 1 – The Powerful Problem: http://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-037 Another Day In Paradise lyrics © Concord Music Publishing LLCWelcome To The Jungle lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupYou Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This lyrics © Tokeco TunesI Will Survive lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupKnowing Which Lyric Lines & Ideas To Keep Or Throw Out – How To Answer The Question Of Relevancy – http://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-036Finding Topics to Write about by Looking at Universal Human Values – https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-023/Worksheet: resources.storiesinsongs.comTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#037 - How can we write an attention-grabbing opening line so that we can hook our listener with our first line?In today's age, thousands of distractions compete for our audience's attention. And if our song doesn't hook our listeners straight away, they might not listen to it at all.But we want to get heard, right?Songs are a powerful way to make an impact on someone – in as little as three minutes. But in order to get our message across or what we have to say about life, we have to get people's attention right from the first line on. Otherwise, … it's like a movie. If we miss the beginning, it's so hard to catch up on and we probably give up anyway.So let's talk about ways to make sure our listeners actually want to listen to our lyrics … and how we can achieve that with our opening line.Episode Overview[00:01:42] The Purpose of a Strong Opening Line in Songs[00:06:00] The Opening Line of the Powerful Problem[00:10:24] How to pull off the attention-grabbing opening line of the Powerful Problem.[00:14:41] Song Examples that have lyrics that start with a problem:[00:23:45] The Powerful Problem - WrapupShow NotesI'll Be There for You lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupKnowing Which Lyric Lines & Ideas To Keep Or Throw Out – How To Answer The Question Of Relevancy: https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-036To get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#036 - How To Answer The Question Of Relevancy when it comes to Writing Lyrics.Have you ever listened to a song only to end up confused because something in the lyrics seemed off? Did you struggle because something was missing or didn't understand why something was included because it didn't seem relevant?In today's episode, I want to talk with you about how you can figure out what's relevant to include in your lyrics and what you can leave out. I'll let you in on the secret and show you the tools that support you in making the decision to keep and eliminate lines, sections, or the overall idea. After all, the goal is to write a lyric where the entire lyric, its different parts, and the way they work together are all in sync. So if you are intrigued to discover the tools to determine which lines belong in your narrativewhich building blocks to useand find the right words to effectively communicate all the details and events of your lyric to your audience.… then this episode is for you.Episode Overview[00:01:58] Coherence is a Lyric's Main Goal[00:03:29] A character in a song needs to face a problem.[00:04:51] 1. The What If? Scenario[00:06:53] Fish out of the Water-Scenario[00:10:44] Strange Thing or Stranger Comes to Town - Scenario[00:16:03] 2. Narrative Device[00:23:10] 3. Point of View[00:28:39] Summary: RelevanceShow NotesI'm a Believer lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing GroupStories in Songs Resource Library: https://resources.storiesinsongs.com/To get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#035 - “Can A Song Save A Life.” Lyrics ain't an afterthought to making a song. They are equally as important as the melody and the song's production.I mean, writing Songs as well as Listening to Songs can be the greatest aid in a desperate situation. It can keep us from falling down a cliff and empower us again. Like Galadriel said to Frodo: “May it be a light to you in dark places when all other lights go out.”That's the power of songs. Let's talk about how a song can even save a life.Episode Overview[00:01:19] The Power of Songs[00:03:17] My All Is Lost Moment - New Zealand Part 2[00:11:53] The Next Right ThingShow NotesDie Toten Hosen “Steh auf, wenn du am Boden liegst” (German Version) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J86zYZGApkcDie Toten Hosen “Stand Up” (English Version) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJUvrw7O_6IStand Up lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Melodie Der Welt GmbHThe Next Right Thing lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupWatch “The Next Right Thing” on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kFkClV2gM-sFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LyricArtists/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories.in.songs/To get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

This week the boys sit down and talk about: Lone River Ranch Water, Cinco de Mayo, Bass Dubbing, Turk, Pbass, Ebullition, Mothers day, 626 Night market, Spiral Potatoes, Fender Champ 600, ADA Rocket, TrollHeimen, Lyric Writing, Shapepitaki, Mike Wilson, Pliney the Elder, Eve 6, Constellation room, and much much more.

#034 - How to Crush it as a Support Act to Get People Interested in Your Stuff.After all, it's all a question: Will they sing your lyrics back to you, or will they not?For me as a listener, yes, I'll definitely shout back: Viva La Victoria!Now what that means and how you can get people excited as a support act – even if they didn't come because of you – you'll discover that in this episode. We talk about how you can hook, captivate, and keep the crowd's attention and awaken their interest in you and what you have to say.I'll share with you some of the DO's and DON'Ts of how you can crush it as a support act. And I'll even tell you a secret way that will ensure that people start singing along to your songs even if they have never heard your songs before.Episode Overview[00:02:40] The Opportunity of Being Hired as a Support Act[00:07:38] Getting a Chain Reaction in the Audience & Making Them Feel Something[00:11:01] The DONT's of being a Support Act[00:12:29] Eclipse - The band that truly got the crowd excited.[00:15:40] When you are booked as a Support Act, DO this:[00:22:40] The secret way of how you can get the crowd to sing along to your songs even if they have never heard them before.[00:28:00] Summary of Do's and Dont'sShow NotesCheck out Eclipse from Sweden - https://www.eclipsemerch.com/Listen to “Viva La Victoria” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-EvFAx0OsETo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

In this episode, we sit with Dr. Ian Levy, Director of School Counseling Programs at Manhattan College. He shares with us the restorative and healing potential of lyric writing and his journey of embodying that process himself. In his work, he collaborates with youth to create the container for hip hop to be what it is - healing.

#033 - What does  “character development” or “developing characters” mean? And do we, as songwriters, really have to think about how we create our song's character? And if so, how can we show the audience a character in the lyrics that they can invest themselves in? That is so believable that they themselves have the power to carry the message of the song?If you ever thought that the task of character development is for writers of novels or screenplays only, this episode will surprise you.So let's dive in and find out more about the importance of your song's character.Episode Overview:[00:01:19] The importance of the song's character[00:06:45] Developing characters vs. evolving characters.[00:10:15] Three reasons why fleshing out your characters is so darn important.[00:11:36] What makes a well-developed character?[00:12:13] How does character development affect the story?[00:13:37] Different kinds of characters in songwriting[00:15:40] Dynamic Characters in Songwriting[00:24:38] How to create a dynamic character for your next song?[00:28:44] "Dynamic Characters" – AssignmentShow NotesI'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) lyrics © Edward B Marks Music Company, Marks Edward B. Music Corp., Edward B. Marks Music Co.Nothing Else Matters lyrics © Creeping Death MusicAin't No Other Man lyrics © Universal Music - Careers, Downtown Music Publishing Llc, Bug Music, Xtina Music, Gifted Pearl Music Inc., Bobby Marin Music Publishing, Reach Music Publishing Inc., Concord CopyrightsI'd Come for You lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, IncLove Yourself lyrics © Universal Music Corp., Bieber Time Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited"Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera - Three Lyric Writing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Audience's Engagement https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-011Crucial Components of Narrative Songwriting https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-021/Development Engine: Pattinson's 3 Boxes - ADVANCED: 5 Commandments of Storytelling https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-026/Develop your Lyric's Verses by Using Progressive Complications https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-027/3 Ways to Develop your Song's Character by Looking at Internal Content Genres https://storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-030/To get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

#30 - Write a song that shows a meaningful transformation of your song's main character. Here's how you can do that.Do you want to tell your audience about someone who had to change a part of who they are to get what they actually needed?Does it interest you not only to write lyrics about external challenges but also to discover how those external challenges affect and change a person internally?Are you fascinated by character arcs because you wanna see how a person has started out at one point in their life and what circumstances led to becoming a different person?In today's bite-sized episode, we'll talk about three different areas that are at your disposal to show a meaningful change in how your song's character thinks, acts, or is perceived by others and themselves.We'll do that by looking at internal content genres. What that means? Well, you're about to find out.Episode Overview:[00:01:01] Stories are about change. But what kind?[00:05:04] Internal Content Gerne - Definition[00:07:44] The three Internal Genres[00:08:53] Internal Genre: Status[00:15:19] Internal Genre: Worldview[00:19:29] Internal Genre: Morality[00:24:28] Summary: Internal Content GenresLinks mentioned in this episode:“Stuck With Me” by Green Day – Stuck With Me lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCLive Like You Were Dying lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, BMG Rights ManagementDevelop your Lyric's Verses by Using Progressive ComplicationsTo get your free gift: Uncover Irresistible Lyric Ideas go to lyrics.storiesinsongs.comTag me on Facebook: @LyricArtistsTag me on Instagram: @stories.in.songsSupport the show

Brothers Jon and Al Kaplan who are the parody creators, composers, lyricists and writers who graced State of the Arts with their presence on this monuments episode. The Kaplan brothers studied concert composition and film music at USC after moving to Los Angeles in 1996. They are the accomplished creators of Silence! The Musical which is an internationally-known off Broadway stage production of Silence of the Lambs. Their many creations include Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice & Fire, Conan the Barbarian the musical, The Drone and Zombeavers. NBC also commissioned this creative brother duo to compose the music for the reality show Starting Over. Also under their belt is the music for the John Ford silent film Just Pals and a series of Walt Disney web advertisements. The Hills Have Thighs was a controversial film they scored that was aired on HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and TMC. Legolambs is the name of their playfully captivating YouTube channel which boasts over fifty-six thousand subscribers. Many of their clever parodies can be found on this popular channel. My trusted acting host Derek Upright welcomes these larger-than-life guests to State of the Arts on this thrilling new episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brothers Jon and Al Kaplan are the parody creators, composers, lyricists and writers who graced State of the Arts with their presence on this momentous episode. The Kaplan brothers studied concert composition and film music at USC after moving to Los Angeles in 1996. They are the accomplished creators of Silence! The Musical which is an internationally-known Off Broadway stage production of Silence of the Lambs. Their many creations include Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice & Fire, Conan the Barbarian the musical, The Drone and Zombeavers. NBC also commissioned this creative brother duo to compose the music for the reality show Starting Over. Also under their belt is the music for the John Ford silent film Just Pals and a series of Walt Disney web advertisements. The Hills Have Thighs was a controversial film they scored that was aired on HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and TMC. Legolambs is the name of their playfully captivating YouTube channel which boasts over fifty-six thousand subscribers. Many of their clever parodies can be found on this popular channel. My trusted acting host Derek Upright welcomes these larger-than-life guests to State of the Arts on this thrilling new episode!

6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks through 3 basic but important lyric writing tips.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/OmqZl5vX_3U Randy Skinner (Conceiver/Director/Choreographer). Broadway shows include 42nd Street (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Astaire nominations), Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Dames at Sea (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Astaire nominations), Ain't Broadway Grand (Tony, Outer Critics nominations), State Fair (Outer Critics nomination), and After the Night and the Music. For City Center Encores!, Mr. Skinner choreographed Do Re Mi, Of Thee I Sing, Face the Music, No, No, Nanette, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Lady, Be Good; he played the role of Pa Dolan in their production of On Your Toes. Off-Broadway, he choreographed Lone Star Love (Lucille Lortel nomination). Barry Kleinbort (Book) has earned the prestigious Edward Kleban Foundation Award for Lyric Writing, two Gilman-Gonzalez Musical Theatre Awards, the Second Stage Musical Writers Award, the Jamie deRoy/ASCAP award, two BackStage Bistro awards, and twelve Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) awards for his directorial and songwriting efforts. He wrote the book and lyrics for the musical Was (music by Joseph Thalken, based on the novel by Geoff Ryman), which was the inaugural production of the American Musical Theater Project in Chicago, under the direction of Tina Landau. Irving Berlin (Music) (May 11, 1888–September 22, 1989) was an American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His music forms a great part of the Great American Songbook. https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34375/1635739200000

The Voice Inside with Ray BokhourToday we are joined by actor, composer and writer Ray Bokhour. Ray is currently on Broadway in Chicago the Musical, and is producing the new play A Sherlock Carol, making its Off-Broadway debut November 2021 at New World Stages in NYC. Ray gives us a look backstage at his creative writing process, shares about producing the wonderful new off-Broadway production of A Sherlock Carol, and gifts us a story that he's not told before about finding and listening to his inner voice through playing guitar.  Join us in conversation as we discuss:- Ray's background and current projects - Having creative time backstage - A Sherlock Carol - Learning how the money works in theatre - Hearing your heart when you pitch -  A personal story about finding his own voice in music - Queens, NYC, 1970's + guitar - Listening and trusting your inner voice  - How important it is to find time to be alone, and to only wear one hat at a time - A project in the works for 2022 - The Glorious Death of Comrade What's His Name  Guest Bio: Raymond Bokhour is the 2008 recipient of BMI's Harrington Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement, and 2015 Ellen Schwartz Award for Outstanding Literary Merit in Lyric Writing. He is the co-author of The Glorious Death of Comrade What's-His-Name, performed in concert at Barrington Stage directed by Tony-winning director John Rando. Also an actor, he holds the record for performances as Mr. Cellophane in Broadway's Chicago (over 4,000). He opened the 1st National Tour of Once as Da. Recent work includes Williamstown Theatre Festival's The Closet, opposite Matthew Broderick. Also a composer, his music has been recorded by the London Symphony, Warsaw Philharmonic, and Moravian Philharmonic orchestras.Connect with Ray on Twitter: @RBokhourA Sherlock Carol: https://asherlockcarol.com/A Sherlock Carol on Twitter: @asherlockcarolA Sherlock Carol on Facebook: @sherlockcarolCity Springs Theatre: https://www.cityspringstheatre.com/Email Ray if you are interested in learning more about investing in A Sherlock Carol: Ray at bokhour.com Connect with Story and Horse!Facebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSign up for our newsletter the Weekly Canter and receive creative resources and inspirations direct to your inbox: https://storyandhorse.ck.page/weeklycanterWebsite: www.storyandhorse.comPodcast: www.thestoryandhorsepodcast.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

This episode marks the first of many in the fascinating and satisfying realm of lyric writing. Today Holly talks about three main concepts to keep in mind while writing lyrics for your show: You Get One ChanceWrite the Way People SpeakFind Integrity in True Rhyme SchemesThe subject of lyric writing is so vast and nuanced that Holly looks forward to exploring more with you in subsequent episodes. Also, shout out to NAMT and the Festival of New Musicals!

Here are 14 of the best lyric writing prompts to inspire your piano students to dive into songwriting with confidence. These are perfect to use when a student can't find inspiration for their song-writing project.

Love is the most amazing feeling of all that we can experience – and if your song shares a heart-melting kissing moment, you have an unforgettable tale at your hands…But if romance isn't your type of thing to write about, you're probably worried about how you'd pull it off. You want your song to be emotional and meaningful, but not sappy and cliché. Sooner or later, you'll end up having to explore love songs about kissing at least briefly to create dynamic and varied relationships between characters. But… even if you're in a happy relationship, you might still be lost on how to convey romance authentically in your songs.So the question is:How can you get to the heart of what makes the lyrics about your song's characters' kissing exciting and transfer that onto paper?How do you write kissing lyrics that will truly accelerate your listeners' pulse without being on the nose, fall into clichés, or use the words that have been said a thousand times before? Today I show you how you can create intimacy between your lovers and write about their attraction for each other so that you can build up to the moment of their First Kiss and make them kiss in your lyrics.If that sounds like something you need to know, this episode is for you.Here's what we cover:[00:00:00] What all songwriters need to know about writing lyrics about the first kiss[00:01:49] Telling Stories in Songs[00:05:52] Recap: Love Stories in Songs[00:08:39] Recap: The lovers' first meet scene[00:13:36] The “first kiss or intimate connection” love story moment[00:23:48] How do we create intimacy?[00:26:17] Why is finding the right words for your love song so hard?[00:27:25] Step 1: How to Write Attraction to build up to the moment of the First Kiss[00:35:30] Step 2: How to Write about the First Kiss in your lyrics[00:39:19] Preview: Next Stories in Songs episode Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#018 - The Ultimate Guide To Writing Love Lyrics About The Lovers' First Encounter.Do you want to write an original love song about the lovers' first encounter?About that special moment when the possible future couple first lays eyes on each other?But there are so many love songs out there and you don't know what details to focus on and apply to your songwriting to find the best ways to write your original and innovative love song that will speak right to the heart of your listeners.If that's you, I've got great news for you.Today's episode, "15 Secrets Every Songwriter Must Know About Writing The Lyrics For A Lovers' First Meet Scene." - is exactly what you're looking for!It summarizes the 15 most helpful tips about writing the lovers' first meet scene.Those tips are the ultimate collection of what we've found out as we studied the lyrics of some wonderful songs about the lovers' first encounter in the last eight episodes.Only by listening to this episode will you perfectly know what you need to focus on when writing about this kind of love song.Additionally, you'll also learn about four different types of "Meet-Cute" scenes that we have not yet talked about to ignite your imagination.I'll also tell you about nine other love songs about the lovers' first encounter that you can study to get even more inspired by different possible ways to write about that one love story must-have moment.And I've got a big surprise for you at the end of this episode.So if you want to be able to start working on your new original love song about the lovers' first meet scene right away, then tune in to spark your imagination.Here's what we cover:[00:00:00] Discover the 15 secrets to writing the lyrics for the lovers' first meet scene.[00:02:19] What can listening to the Stories in Songs Podcast do for you?[00:06:43] Telling Stories in Songs[00:08:01] Love Stories in Songs[00:10:20] The lovers' meet scene[00:12:11] Option 1: Lovers First Meet Scene - Mutual attraction[00:14:32] Option 2: Lovers First Meet Scene - Only one character is instantly attracted to the other one but the other character is disinterested[00:16:27] Option 3: Lovers First Meet Scene - Mutually disinterested[00:19:14] Option 4: Lovers First Meet Scene - Missing Courage to act or feeling too overwhelmed to act[00:20:56] Advice for using those options for your songwriting[00:23:01] 15 Tips for writing a lovers' first meet scene in your song.[00:52:23] More “Meet-Cute” Songs to study[00:55:16] Preview: Next Stories in Songs episodesLinks mentioned in this episode:"Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" by John Michael Montgomery - Episode 10 - How To Write A "Love at First Sight" Song"Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera  - Episode 11 - Three Lyric Writing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Audience's Engagement“Crazy for You” by Madonna  - Episode 12 - An Unspoken Truth To Writing Enticing Lyrics“I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles  - Episode 13 - The Beatles Way to Include Your Listeners In Your Narration“I'm a Believer” by The Monkees  - Episode 14 - Making listeners relate to the inner turmoil of your song's narrator"HeartSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#017 - One songwriting trick to help you use the most essential element of great storytelling to your songwriting advantage.If you've been having a hard time finishing the lyrics of a song you're stuck in and being objective about your own material, then this podcast episode - "The Simplest Way to Start and Finish Song Lyrics that Mean Something! " - is exactly what you're looking for!It shows you one songwriting trick to help you stay on topic in your lyrics and write something meaningful AND helps you figure out how you can use the most essential element of great storytelling to your songwriting advantage.We will study the lyrics of Placebo's song “Special K” to talk about this great songwriting trick. And furthermore, I will explain each question of each step of the S.O.N.G. framework that we use for discovering the storytelling power of lyrics to help you make better sense of why those questions not only help you improve your lyric writing skills, but also help you revise your lyrics, push them to a higher level, and discover your skills as a storyteller.So if you want to know the easiest way to start and finish the lyrics of a song that uses the power of storytelling to deliver a message to your listeners, then listen to episode 17 of the Stories in Songs Podcast.Here's what we cover:[00:01:50] What you'll learn in this episode[00:04:23] "Special K" by Placebo[00:07:13] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:23:46] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:37:24] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:43:56] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:52:10] The Change[01:00:36] Writing Techniques[01:04:51] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[01:10:11] Songwriting Tips Summary[01:12:21] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetLinks mentioned in this episode:Must-have Moments and Genre OverviewSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#016 - Insider's guide to pushing album sales by ending the lyrics of a single release with a cliffhanger.Do you want your songs to be heard?Then I've got great news for you.Here's what my new podcast episode can help you with:If you've been having a hard time writing something that's never been said before ...While trying to be relatable and make it interesting, new, credible and catchy ...And you're trying to write song lyrics that make people want to listen to more of your songs, ...Then this new podcast episode - "One Amazing Songwriting Trick to Increase Your Album's Streaming Numbers" - is exactly what you're looking for!It shows you a successful song example to understand how using the power of storytelling in songwriting will not only help you get your one song out there but also make people want to listen to more of your songs AND helps you figure out how you can write the lyrics for a single release that will help you to promote your album sales / streaming number.Listen to the new episode and let me know what you think by leaving me a comment in the show notes!Thank you, Melanie!Here's what we cover:[00:01:38] What you'll learn in this episode[00:04:08] "Middle of a Memory" by Cole Swindell[00:07:14] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:13:07] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:20:15] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:24:48] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:31:25] The Change[00:33:53] Writing Techniques[00:36:35] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:38:30] Songwriting Tips Summary[00:40:49] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetMiddle of a Memory lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Round Hill Music Big Loud SongsSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#015 - Find Out How To Stop Writing Fairytale Love Songs And Show A Darker Side Of Love In Your Lyrics.Do you want to write a love song that is not about a happily ever after?Are you fed up with fairytale love songs that always have a happy ending, but don't know how to go about showing how to dig a hole for your song's main character and letting them suffer?After all, love is not all about butterflies.Sometimes love hurts.This new podcast episode will help you ...Because it helps you figure out how you can tell a love story moment without its happy ending ...But still, leave your audience with a glimpse of hope.AND it will show you how your song's main character may get stuck in life, ...And how you can get him out of that hole again without letting him get what his heart desires.If that sounds like something you want to try out in your own songwriting, then tune in.Here's what we cover:[00:01:37] What you'll learn in this episode[00:04:59] "Heartache on the Dancefloor" by Jon Pardi[00:07:47] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:17:41] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:23:14] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:25:46] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:31:36] The Change[00:33:39] Writing Techniques[00:37:15] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:41:48] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetLinks mentioned in this episode:Heartache on the Dance Floor lyrics © Wordspring Music Llc, Sony/atv Countryside, Blongsongs, Songs Of Song Factory, Rancho Fiesta Publishing, Wordspring Music, LlcFind out more about love songs in those episodes:How to write a powerful love song?How to write a heartbreaking love song to get over someone?Introduction to the Love Story and the Lover's Meet Scene:Links to the referred booksSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#014 - A Wonderful Way To Show The Change Of Your Song's Character - while letting love take on the role of the villain!Do you want to make your listeners relate to your song's character's troubles?But you don't know how to pull it off?Are you looking for a way to show the personal development of your song's main character ...especially, when you want to show the hardship your character had to go through ...in order to become who they are today.Great News!This new podcast episode will help you ...Because it shows you a wonderful way to show the change of your song's character while letting love take on the role of the villain!And still, be writing a wonderful little love story.Does that sound exciting?If yes, then tune in to study the successful hit "I'm A Believer" by the Monkees with me!Here's what we cover:[00:01:18] What you'll learn in this episode[00:02:13] "I'm a Believer" by The Monkees[00:04:50] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:10:26] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:15:08] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:17:21] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:19:47] The Change[00:20:56] Writing Techniques[00:23:19] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:24:37] How a first-person narration can hook your audience[00:26:06] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetI'm A Believer lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing GroupSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#013  - Learn how to narrate a "Love At First Sight" moment in your lyrics while still keeping your listeners engaged.Do you want to learn how to narrate a "Love At First Sight" moment in your lyrics?But you struggle with not knowing how to keep your listeners engaged in your narration, especially if you want to include your audience in your first-person narration.And maybe you've already been searching for song examples that show you how to pull it off?Well, look no further. This episode is what you were looking for.Because it gives you an example of how The Beatles pulled it off!AND we use one of their famous songs "I Saw Her Standing There" ...To find out how to use a love story moment and wrap it into a narration ...... that addresses your listeners while still engaging them in what you have to say.Then tune into this episode.Here's what we cover:What you'll learn in this episode"I Saw Her Standing There" by The BeatlesStep 1: Summary - What is the song about?Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.Analyzing the scene told in the song.The ChangeWriting TechniquesStep 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetI Saw Her Standing There lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#012 - The secret weapon every singer/songwriter needs right now to pull their audience into their song.Do you want to write lyrics that have an enticing flavor?But don't know how to go about study the lyrics of other love songs?So that you know what other songwriters do to engage someone ...... and make them feel the tension ...... and the attraction of meeting someone special for the very first time ...... that makes you fall so hard for that person ...... that you think you're losing your mind? If you struggle to make your audience feel the heat of the moment ...Then I've got a great New Podcast Episode for you!It will inspire you!It will help you to engage your audience and make them feel like they are the character in your song!And I will show you how to use the writing strategy of "Show, don't Tell" in your songwriting.So join me and tune in!Here's what we cover:[00:01:30] What you'll learn in this episode[00:03:21] "Crazy for You" by Madonna[00:06:10] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:12:18] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:16:40] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:20:50] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:27:26] The Change[00:29:52] Writing Techniques[00:33:21] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:35:32] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetCrazy for You lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing GroupSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#011 - How to avoid making your listeners feel left out.Are you struggling with creating an emotional connection with your audience?And you don't know how to go about learning some more songwriting techniques?Well, today this is about to change.In this episode, you will learn how to engage your listeners ...And putting them in your song's character's shoes ...AND I will show you exactly what you need to include in your lyrics so that your listeners root for your character.Especially by avoiding three lyric writing mistakes that could cost you your audience's engagement.Sound good to you?Then let's get started. Here's what we'll cover:[00:01:18] The S.O.N.G Framework[00:03:39] What you'll learn in this episode[00:04:22] "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera[00:07:37] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?[00:13:08] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?[00:19:56] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.[00:26:00] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:32:19] The Change[00:35:51] Writing Techniques[00:39:06] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?[00:40:41] Three Lyric Writing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Audience's Engagement[00:42:55] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetDownload the exercise here: storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-011Ain't No Other Man lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Reach Music PublishingSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

#010 -  Write A "Love at First Sight" Song Like The Pros And Create CatharsisIf you've been having a hard time beating writer's block...And you need to write a captivating love song ...Then this new podcast episode - "How To Write A "Love at First Sight" Song" - is exactly what you're looking for!It helps you to study the storytelling aspect of lyrics ...And how you can use a song as an inspiration to write your own unique lyrics ...AND it shows you exactly what you need to include in your lyrics to create an emotional reaction in your audience.PS - Seriously, if you want results, this shows you exactly what you need to include in your lyrics to create an emotional reaction in your audience!Here's what we cover:[00:03:05] The S.O.N.G Framework[00:04:29] Why you should learn how to tell stories in songs[00:06:24] What is a love story[00:09:01] Moment 1 - The lovers meet[00:12:12] "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" by John Michael Montgomery[00:16:22] Step 1: Summary[00:23:21] Step 2: Observer[00:27:32] Step 3: Narration[00:31:16] Analyzing the scene told in the song.[00:39:04] The Change[00:43:37] Writing Techniques[00:46:00] Step 4: Gist[00:48:17] Song Exercise - The Lovers MeetDownload the exercise: storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-010Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) lyrics © Broadminded Music, Robroy West Music, Of Music, Robroy Music, Criterion Music Corp. Obo Of MusicSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/storiesinsongs)

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It's the Season One Finale and the DING team give a 2000s make-over to a voice in society that we are all familiar with.

The DING team share their highlights from Season 1, previously unheard moments of inspiration and a season finale teaser.

Love can be dangerous and this week the DING team are tackling their passion for one particular beverage.

The annual Autumn illness has hit the DING team this week, so they write a song to try to lift their spirits.

This Halloween, the DING team get real about fear with the help of some 80s dance track realness.

This week the DING Team look to themselves for inspiration, resulting in the obvious choice of writing a hip-hop rap...

The DING team write their first song, but where could the inspiration possibly come from?

Our second episode, we are delighted and honored to have Jill's dear friend, Lisa Stano as our very first guest. She currently resides in Petaluma California, and is a prolific and talented singer/songwriter, guitar player, stand-up bassist, and overall delightful human being. Lisa is someone who seeks and finds joy in whatever she does. In this inspiring episode, which is more of a conversation than a straight-up interview, you will find a lot of laughter joy, and inspiration. We discuss songwriting, what makes a great gig, the art of performing, and, as both Lisa and Jill have brothers who died of AIDS, they discuss the role music played in Jill's brother's passing.  Please subscribe to our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, and feel free to leave a comment, as we would love to hear from you! Lisa StanoWriting the Natural Way

Join the discussion in our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/songwritertheorymastermind/FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's the final day of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we're going to look at utilizing open endedness in lyrics. Open EndednessWhat is the first thing you talked about when walking out of Inception?The ending.Masterful. This is why I strive for the Christopher Nolan principle of creativity.But, if your friend group is anything like mine, you spent a long while discussing whether or not that top was going to fall over. Was he still in a dream or was it reality?To this day, the masterful ending to a masterful movie comes up. And, to this day, discussion will ensue on whether we think it's reality or dream.

SHORT SURVEY LINK: https://forms.gle/hAv8GpXrKEvo9xZN9 help me help you better with the content you need by filling this out! FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's day 5 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we're going to look at utilizing multiple meanings in lyrics. Multiple MeaningsSymbolism is one-directional. You have a symbol that represents something “real”. But you can also have multiple meanings, which is bi-directinal. Instead of a “fake” symbol representing the “real” thing you're talking about, you have something literal you are utilizing to also symbolize something deeper.Multiple meanings doesn't even need to have any symbolic one. And you aren't even limited to 2 meanings.Listen for more!

Join the discussion in our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/songwritertheorymastermind/FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s the final day of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we’re going to look at utilizing open endedness in lyrics.  Open EndednessWhat is the first thing you talked about when walking out of Inception?The ending.Masterful. This is why I strive for the Christopher Nolan principle of creativity.But, if your friend group is anything like mine, you spent a long while discussing whether or not that top was going to fall over. Was he still in a dream or was it reality?To this day, the masterful ending to a masterful movie comes up. And, to this day, discussion will ensue on whether we think it’s reality or dream. 

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's day 4 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we're going to look at utilizing symbolism in lyrics. SymbolismSymbolism is the ultimate way to open up a song to interpretation. It allows an open-endedness that will result in more people relating to it- because they will interpret the lyrics through the lens of their own life experiences.Maybe you meant to be doing commentary on the sorrow of losing your dog. But the open-ended symbols for your sorrow allows the person who just had their fiance break it off be able to relate. They may feel the song is specifically about their situation.If you talked about how good ol' Rusty barked at his last squirrel, no one is thinking “Dang, it's like he's talking about my fiance leaving me!”. Symbolism is beautiful.

SHORT SURVEY LINK: https://forms.gle/hAv8GpXrKEvo9xZN9 help me help you better with the content you need by filling this out! FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s day 5 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we’re going to look at utilizing multiple meanings in lyrics.  Multiple MeaningsSymbolism is one-directional. You have a symbol that represents something “real”. But you can also have multiple meanings, which is bi-directinal. Instead of a “fake” symbol representing the “real” thing you’re talking about, you have something literal you are utilizing to also symbolize something deeper.Multiple meanings doesn’t even need to have any symbolic one. And you aren’t even limited to 2 meanings.Listen for more!

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's day 3 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we're going to look at utilizing foreshadowing in lyrics. No Capes! In the Incredibles, Syndrome's fate is foreshadowed in the scene where Edna explains why she will not give Mr. Incredible a cape. Later in the movie, this. Kinda brutal for a kids movie. Foreshadowing gives that “aha” moment. It's also a subtle way to make a future development make more sense. The cape being the undoing of Syndrome makes sense, because we already knew that capes had resulted in deaths and injuries to superheroes before him.It can give that real “Clever Girl” moment (which was also foreshadowed). We can utilize this same tool in our songs. A great example of foreshadowing in a song is The Cat's In The Cradle. Be sure to tune in!

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s day 4 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we’re going to look at utilizing symbolism in lyrics.  SymbolismSymbolism is the ultimate way to open up a song to interpretation. It allows an open-endedness that will result in more people relating to it- because they will interpret the lyrics through the lens of their own life experiences.Maybe you meant to be doing commentary on the sorrow of losing your dog. But the open-ended symbols for your sorrow allows the person who just had their fiance break it off be able to relate. They may feel the song is specifically about their situation.If you talked about how good ol’ Rusty barked at his last squirrel, no one is thinking “Dang, it’s like he’s talking about my fiance leaving me!”. Symbolism is beautiful. 

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's day 2 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we're going to look at utilizing parallelism in lyrics. ParallelismYou have to love some good parallelism. Star Wars has made plenty of use of parallels. Both Luke and Anakin lose their hands.Both (as well as Rey) come from small beginnings on a desolate desert planet.And both of them have their temptation scene with Darth Sidious seated in a metal chair with space behind him. In both, the young Jedi is tempted to kill the sith apprentice. Anakin makes the wrong choice and does, while Luke does the right thing and takes mercy. There are plenty of other examples, but take a look at those two clips and you will see the obvious parallel. We can do the same thing with our songs. A great example of parallelism in a song is Fast Car by Tracy Chapman.Listen to get the rest!

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s day 3 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we’re going to look at utilizing foreshadowing in lyrics.  No Capes! In the Incredibles, Syndrome’s fate is foreshadowed in the scene where Edna explains why she will not give Mr. Incredible a cape. Later in the movie, this. Kinda brutal for a kids movie. Foreshadowing gives that “aha” moment. It’s also a subtle way to make a future development make more sense. The cape being the undoing of Syndrome makes sense, because we already knew that capes had resulted in deaths and injuries to superheroes before him.It can give that real “Clever Girl” moment (which was also foreshadowed). We can utilize this same tool in our songs. A great example of foreshadowing in a song is The Cat’s In The Cradle. Be sure to tune in! 

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It's always a good day when you can add tools to the toolbox. Weapons to the arsenal. So we're going to go over 6 powerful lyrical tools for our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. First up, we're going to look at the big reveal. The first lyrical tool we will go over is the big reveal. You know, like the reveal at the end of the original Planet of the Apes film. The main character spends the entire film trying to figure out how to get back to earth. But, in the end, he sees the half-buried remains of the Statue of Liberty- he's been home the whole time.While not at the end of the film, the reveal of “I am your father” from The Empire Strikes back is maybe the best example of a big reveal. It is truly shocking and also changes everything. We can use this same tool in our songwriting. The big reveal helps the end of the song really stick out and be memorable. Instead of a 3rd or 4rd repetition of the chorus, you can reveal one last piece of information that brings everything together. Or you can utilize a twist, so the last piece of information changes everything. Listen to learn more!

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s day 2 of our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. This time, we’re going to look at utilizing parallelism in lyrics.  ParallelismYou have to love some good parallelism. Star Wars has made plenty of use of parallels. Both Luke and Anakin lose their hands.Both (as well as Rey) come from small beginnings on a desolate desert planet.And both of them have their temptation scene with Darth Sidious seated in a metal chair with space behind him. In both, the young Jedi is tempted to kill the sith apprentice. Anakin makes the wrong choice and does, while Luke does the right thing and takes mercy. There are plenty of other examples, but take a look at those two clips and you will see the obvious parallel. We can do the same thing with our songs. A great example of parallelism in a song is Fast Car by Tracy Chapman.Listen to get the rest!

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ It’s always a good day when you can add tools to the toolbox. Weapons to the arsenal. So we’re going to go over 6 powerful lyrical tools for our Week of Lyric Writing Tools. First up, we’re going to look at the big reveal.  The first lyrical tool we will go over is the big reveal. You know, like the reveal at the end of the original Planet of the Apes film. The main character spends the entire film trying to figure out how to get back to earth. But, in the end, he sees the half-buried remains of the Statue of Liberty- he’s been home the whole time.While not at the end of the film, the reveal of “I am your father” from The Empire Strikes back is maybe the best example of a big reveal. It is truly shocking and also changes everything. We can use this same tool in our songwriting. The big reveal helps the end of the song really stick out and be memorable. Instead of a 3rd or 4rd repetition of the chorus, you can reveal one last piece of information that brings everything together. Or you can utilize a twist, so the last piece of information changes everything. Listen to learn more! 

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/Iteration is defined as the act or process of repeating. For example, iteration can include repetition of a sequence of operations in order to get ever closer to a desired result. To-do List app:Start with basic to-do'sNext iteration, add priority levels 1-3Priority levels don't work right, so fix them for next iteration, and add levels 4 and 5Find out users don't want priority levels, but due dates, so replace priority with due dateThe datepicker for due date is garbage, because it takes too long to select a date one year from now, so make that quicker and easier Making Yard Nicer:Mow grass one dayNext day do weed whacking - grass looking goodNext day water grass + trim bushesNext day put new mulch downNext day do some gardening- cut back some plants, plant new ones Section level - Verses, ChorusesLine level - linesWord level I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songAnd I hear your melodyYou think you don't belong I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songI know how hard it isTo always stay so strong I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a silent worldWhere burdens don't last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a busy worldWhere burdens don't last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in an absent worldWhere burdens don't last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a restless worldWhere burdens don't last long I know the ache/grief of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a restless worldWhere burdens don't last long I know the ache of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songClinging to a restless worldWhere burdens don't last long

FREE GUIDE LINK: https://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/Iteration is defined as the act or process of repeating. For example, iteration can include repetition of a sequence of operations in order to get ever closer to a desired result. To-do List app:Start with basic to-do’sNext iteration, add priority levels 1-3Priority levels don’t work right, so fix them for next iteration, and add levels 4 and 5Find out users don’t want priority levels, but due dates, so replace priority with due dateThe datepicker for due date is garbage, because it takes too long to select a date one year from now, so make that quicker and easier Making Yard Nicer:Mow grass one dayNext day do weed whacking - grass looking goodNext day water grass + trim bushesNext day put new mulch downNext day do some gardening- cut back some plants, plant new ones Section level - Verses, ChorusesLine level - linesWord level I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songAnd I hear your melodyYou think you don’t belong I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songI know how hard it isTo always stay so strong I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a silent worldWhere burdens don’t last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a busy worldWhere burdens don’t last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in an absent worldWhere burdens don’t last long I know the pain of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a restless worldWhere burdens don’t last long I know the ache/grief of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songLiving in a restless worldWhere burdens don’t last long I know the ache of a lonely heartThat cheers itself with songClinging to a restless worldWhere burdens don’t last long 

In episode 27 of my podcast I celebrate getting 2000 downloads. I want to thank everyone who listens to my ramblings and comes back time and again. Thank-you so much hahaha. I also discuss writing lyrics to my new song Creep and why I was having problems. I contacted DJ's on Linked in to remix my song. Got to stop overthinking songs and just letting them be and finding out about a new artist that I would you like to know about as well. Watched the documentary Pulitzer at 100 and was stunned by what I heard. Listen to the podcast to find out what that was learn what the links below are all about! There is also some bad news at the end. Sorry. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0nQ42skXij4 BlapChat Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blapchat/id1125519176 Blapchat YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iqiJObID2_Is-RSXNjRMl1AS6Fx4BoY Pink Sweat$ iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gr/artist/pink-sweat%24/1402222881?ign-mpt=uo%3D2 Pink Sweat$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzEF-_PurXQTK2uQ-A3Oww Thanks for listening. I love hearing from you so if you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact me on the social media platforms listed below. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. LISTEN TO MY PODCAST HERE Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sia-nas iTunes Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DiaryofaHipHopArtist Spotify: http://bit.ly/DiaryofaHipHopArtistSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/sisnasgooglepodcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/sia-nas Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1423820 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/Gw8w Overcast: http://bit.ly/sianasovercastpodcast PodBean: http://bit.ly/sianaspodbeanpodcast RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/sia-nas-GMa2mp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/sianasstitcherpodcast TuneIn: https://tunein.com/radio/Diary-of-a-Hip-Hop-Artist-p1219970 WATCH PODCAST ON YOUTUBE http://bit.ly/DiaryofaHipHopArtistPodcast CHECK OUT MY MUSIC Spotify Artist Page: http://bit.ly/sianasspotify Itunes Artist Page: http://bit.ly/sianasitunes YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/sianasyoutubechannel SoundCloud Songs: https://soundcloud.com/sia-nas SoundCloud Beats: http://bit.ly/sianasbeatsoundcloud FOLLOW ME https://www.instagram.com/sianassongs https://twitter.com/sianassongs https://www.facebook.com/sianassongs https://www.snapchat.com/add/sianassongs https://www.tumblr.com/blog/iamsianassongs https://www.pinterest.com.au/sianassongs SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to my channel to keep up to date with my latest videos. http://bit.ly/sianasyoutubechannel

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The writing process is always hard, but if you keep pushing through it you get more adjusted to the difficulty of writing songs.” – Ryan O’Neal If there’s anyone who knows how to write lyrics and melodies, it’s Ryan O’Neal from Sleeping at Last. For years I’ve been inspired by how Ryan approaches his craft […]

In a special lyric writing episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the gifted poet and spoken word artist Mr. Gee from The Russell Brand Show talks us through his career and passes on specific techniques to songwriters encountering writer's block and performers overcoming nerves. Mr. Gee also discusses what it was like to be the first man to perform poetry to 15,000 people at The 02, the influence of Hip Hop on his work, the comparisons between poets & songwriters, and talking WW1 poetry with Noel Gallagher. #poetry #bass #music #musicpodcast #podcast #musicians #bassist #bassists #guitar #guitarist #guitars #guitarists #musiccommentary #drums #drummer #drummers

Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution podcast with me James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter and master storyteller. In today's episode, we go all the way to Denver, Colorado to speak with another talented artist, Owen Kortz. Owen grew up in a musical family, with a major Beatles influence. In high school, he took his first guitar lessons and easily fell deep in love with music making. While learning, his mother who also wrote songs coached him, hence becoming the powerful musician and lyricist he is today. He relies on his feelings, emotions, and experiences when writing songs; Owen is also a fan of co-writing, enjoying his time with friends who also love making music. His major influencers for his style of music include The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, and more. As to the kinds of music he likes to listen to at the moment, he tells me that it varies, probably because of the extensive background and exposure he has been through all these years of listening, writing, and creating music. Aside from writing and playing songs, Owen keeps himself busy by helping out music students enrolled in the Songwriting Program of the Music and Entertainment Industry Studies Department at the University of Colorado-Denver. In addition, he volunteers for the Urban Peak Homeless Youth Shelter. Talk about a music man with a heart! Check out the full interview for more of Owen's stories. On this episode: You'll learn about Owen's style in music writing Owen's major influences in music How Owen came to help with the songwriting program at the University of Colorado-Denver Sound clips of Owen's songs---which are awesome! The details on Owen's albums and other amazing stuff you don't want to miss! Quotes from Owen Kortz: “It's just a matter of starting with an object or a guitar riff.” -on how he gets inspiration for writing lyrics “I ask myself, ‘How can I put this in such a way that will connect with my extended family - my audience, my community?'” “I between gigs, I do a lot of writing.” “It's just about bringing people together around music.” Owen Kortz Songs featured: I'm There I Love You Hello, Old Friend Leave My Love with You Resources: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey The Craft of Lyric Writing by Sheila Davis Writing Better Lyrics by Pat Pattison Follow Owen: Owen Kortz's website Facebook: Owen Kortz Twitter: @owenkortz Soundcloud: Owen Kortz YouTube: Owen Kortz Don't forget! Subscribe to dHarmic Evolution on iTunes Please sign up on dharmicevolution.com for free bonus content! Follow dHarmic Evolution on social media

Oct. 17, 2014. Three of Broadway's most popular musical creators -- Steven Lutvak, Jeanine Tesori and David Yazbek -- perform their own work in an intimate evening of music. Special guests include Catherine Walker, Jacqueline Echols, Joshua Henry, Dean Sharenow and Mike Chiavaro. Part of the Library's Songs of America project. Speaker Biography: Steven Lutvak's rise to Broadway fame was met with the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2014 for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder." Lutvak is a past recipient of the Kleban Award for Lyric Writing for the Theater and the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting for the Theater. Speaker Biography: From "Thoroughly Modern Millie" to "Violet" and "Caroline, or Change," Jeanine Tesori's musicals have become modern classics, garnering her four Tony nominations and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Speaker Biography: David Yazbek, a three-time Tony nominee, is known for his comedic musicals "The Full Monty," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," and "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." He is also a Grammy-nominated producer, Emmy-winning TV writer, and co-composer of the theme song to PBS's "Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego?" For more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6710

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MR. BUGZ AND NEPHEW BLACK FROM THE MR. BUGZ SHOW WILL BE IN THE HOUSE TO INTERVIEW ZSMOOTH WHICH IS T-A-Z & SMOOTH SOUNDS AKA RONL........ALSO ALONG FOR THE RIDE WILL BE ATAZP LIVE'S LOVELY CO HOST DJ........

What makes a compelling song? Sometimes, it's the same thing that makes a compelling story: clearly defined characters who face obstacles that block their goals and the journey to overcome that opposition. Invariably, there's some lessons learned, too. It's a classic model for a story and a great way to write a song, too.