Part 2 of Let's Write a Song! Episode 11!

In part two of "Let's write a song" we enjoy summer even though our song is called "It's Raining out Tonight". The finished song will be uploaded soon. Thanks to everyone that listens!

This is episode 11.

Let's Write a Song! Episode 10.

In the last two episodes we talked about song writing tips! We decided to apply those tips and write a song!
So to keep in the spirit of the moment, we didn't edit it for time. You will get a good idea of what its like to write a song. This is our first draft. In the up coming weeks we will upload the finished song!

Click here for episode 10, a new song!

Episode 9. Everybody loves music, part 2!

This week we finish off our topic of song writing!


Click here for episode number 9!

Here are some song writing tips. Hope they help!

1. Practice. Like any other creative process such as playing guitar lyric-writing is a skill that can be learnt and improved upon.

2. Don't be disheartened if your lyrics aren't perfect on the first draft. Many professional writers will rewrite a song's lyrics dozens of times before they make it onto record.

3. Persevere. More often than not, songs aren't born, they're created and sculpted.

4. If you can't quite figure out how to say what you want within a particular line, jot down the gist of it and move on to another part of the song - you can come back to it later.

5. Try to have a clear idea of what the song is about. You should be able to sum up the essence of the song in one sentence.

6. Analyse other songs. Try to pick out the differences in lyrics between your favourite songs and your own, and apply any lyrical techniques you learn to your own work.

7. Make sure the song has a clear structure and progression. This is particularly important in narrative songs (songs that tell a story). Ask yourself "does this make sense?"

8. Choruses require a different approach to verses, especially if you're writing pop. They often need to be more 'plain' and easy to remember. A common trick is to write the 'setup' during the verse, and the emotional 'payoff' in the chorus.

9. Experiment with rhythm within a line. A line can have its own rhythmic bounce or flair and still fit in within the overall rhyming scheme.

10. Consider the rhyming scheme, if there is one. It's important to remember that how 'catchy' your song is in not just a product of the music and melody; it also comes from the lyrics, especially the rhythm and rhyming scheme.

Everybody loves music!

Everybody loves music!

This week, we are discussing song writing tips and how we apply some of them to our own music!

For episode number 8, go here!

Here are some of the tips we covered.

1. If you've already got a chord sequence you're happy with for part of a song but are struggling with where to go next, try reversing the chord order.
2. If you always write with a keyboard, pick up a guitar for a change and see if that sets you off in a different direction.
3. Keep a list of prospective song titles on your wall.
4. Try a different time signature for a change.
5. Listen to as many of other peoples' songs as you can.
6. Analyze your favorite songs and construct exercises around them.
7. Always carry a notebook when you're out.
8. If you usually write songs with a lot of chords in them, try restricting yourself to just three and see what you can squeeze out of a limited set of options. Conversely, if your songs never have more than three chords in them, try writing one with six.
9. Decide where you're going to keep your songwriting notes and keep them there.
10. Every songwriter should know that a commercial song has to have a hook.


Hope these were helpful. 

Oh, part 2 of the Shows we love to hate!!!

Episode 7 already. Please enjoy part 2 of our show bashing good time! Are we being too hard maybe?
I let you be the judge!

For you listening pleasure, here is the link for episode 7!

Tune in next week are are jumping on the song writing craze!