Let our song writing course begin. Before that let me tell you a bit about ME.
Am a songwriter. Typically work from home using a small studio set up.
I thought I could share some of my own personal song writing tips. Although they are very basic, these 10 rules have helped me and I hope that they help you also. Please feel free to add to my list!
By giving yourself the freedom to experiment without pressure you will develop the creative part of your brain instead of the over analytical part. Pop/Rock songwriter, Sting commented once that he finds it harder to write great songs now that he has become more analytical of music.
Raw talent can take someone 10% of the way to success, but hard work and determination make up the rest!
The problem with naturally talented people is that they never learn failure and find it harder to accept defeat. People who are average (but with a desire to win) are in many ways better equipped to stay the course and succeed long term.
You should be able to hear instantly what is needed to make your songs work. Does it need more emotion? More energy? Is the vocal melody boring? By focusing on the whole picture you’ll be able to find the answers quicker by being honest and brutal with yourself.
For example, Dianne Warren said “Un-break my heart” instead of “Mend my heart”. She invented a new phrase to say the same thing a million other songs have said before and it worked perfectly!
Remember, you will hear the song over and over but your audience will have to ‘get’ it on the first listen. Keep it simple!
Working with others forces you to move away from your comfort zone and in my experience produces better songs. The process of getting input from more people during the writing process is healthy and makes it unlikely that you’ll write a real stinker!
Doing anything creative can lead you down a rabbit hole of endless ideas. This can lead to a complex introverted expression. In other words, take a bloody break and come back with fresh ears!
Do you have songwriting advice? Please feel free to add a tip with a number so we can grow the list
Am a songwriter. Typically work from home using a small studio set up.
I thought I could share some of my own personal song writing tips. Although they are very basic, these 10 rules have helped me and I hope that they help you also. Please feel free to add to my list!
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Don’t Be a Perfectionist
By giving yourself the freedom to experiment without pressure you will develop the creative part of your brain instead of the over analytical part. Pop/Rock songwriter, Sting commented once that he finds it harder to write great songs now that he has become more analytical of music.
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Get Feedback As Often As Possible
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Hot and Cold
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Learn to Unlearn
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The Disadvantage of Talent
Raw talent can take someone 10% of the way to success, but hard work and determination make up the rest!
The problem with naturally talented people is that they never learn failure and find it harder to accept defeat. People who are average (but with a desire to win) are in many ways better equipped to stay the course and succeed long term.
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See the Bigger Picture Always
You should be able to hear instantly what is needed to make your songs work. Does it need more emotion? More energy? Is the vocal melody boring? By focusing on the whole picture you’ll be able to find the answers quicker by being honest and brutal with yourself.
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Say it Differently
For example, Dianne Warren said “Un-break my heart” instead of “Mend my heart”. She invented a new phrase to say the same thing a million other songs have said before and it worked perfectly!
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Keep It Simple
Remember, you will hear the song over and over but your audience will have to ‘get’ it on the first listen. Keep it simple!
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Work With Others
Working with others forces you to move away from your comfort zone and in my experience produces better songs. The process of getting input from more people during the writing process is healthy and makes it unlikely that you’ll write a real stinker!
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Take Regular Breaks
Doing anything creative can lead you down a rabbit hole of endless ideas. This can lead to a complex introverted expression. In other words, take a bloody break and come back with fresh ears!
Do you have songwriting advice? Please feel free to add a tip with a number so we can grow the list
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