Since our most popular posts are about ‪#‎song‬ inspiration and technical tips, here’s a nice mix of both:

1. Focus particularly on the opening lines of your song. They are, by far, your best chance for pulling your listener into the song and creating an immediate engagement with them.

2. Many musicians double vocal lines and shift pitches when recording to achieve richer ‪#‎vocals‬ for their ‪#‎songs‬.

3. Create vivid metaphors and use strong similes to embellish your song’s narrative. Not only does this assist in telling the story more effectively, but it creates memorable imagery for your listener.

4. Try analyzing the metering of your melody, sussing out the syllables and how long they need to be. Many times, a lyrical hook will pop out of the blue for you.
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And Helpful Hints to Avoid Them:

(1) Figure out when you’re most productive (start an activity diary to find that out), then schedule your sessions during those times without phone, computer, or other distracters.

(2) Set realistic, immediate goals during each writing session.

(3) Though seemingly obvious, plan ahead to avoid people, places, or things that you KNOW take you off-point (and vice versa, put yourself around environments proven to inspire you).

(4) Recognize that staying focused is not easy; but important accomplishments rarely are. Stick with it, the sacrifice is worth it!

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Lyrics – Stories Within and Without: Every time you don’t think there’s anything worth writing about, stop and look at the world around you. It’s almost impossible to write in a vacuum. Alternatively, think auto-biographically.

Melody – Keeping It Simple: One tried and true approach involves first creating an interesting series of chords, and then simply basing your vocal melody on that chord progression. And if you have a chord sequence for part of a song, but are struggling where to go next, try simply reversing the chord order and using it for the new part.

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1) “Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

Even if working with others isn’t your thing, you should step outside your comfort zone and give it a try. Collaboration opens horizons and will help introduce fresh ideas into your songwriting process.

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2) “Sameness is the mother of disgust, variety the cure.” – Petrarch

At some point as a songwriter, you’ll probably realize you’re using a similar chord progression in multiple songs you’ve written. Try changing up your chord voicings (such as shifting the register). This will not only make your songs sound different, it may also spark a different perspective in your songwriting.

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Staring at an empty sheet waiting for ideas to come is just about the worst thing you can do when #writing #songs.

Engage with other modes of music or literature and the ideas are almost guaranteed to flow. Do this consistently, and the pages may write themselves.

Other ways to re-energize those creative juices include: taking a walk or drive, checking in on that journal you should be keeping, doing something totally different (visit a new place, talk to someone you haven’t for a while), or just picking a random new title and seeing where it takes you.

In the words of Jack London, “You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.”

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Robin Williams said it best: “You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”

Being One-of-a-Kind can be lonely.

If people say your ideas are wrong, then you’re probably one step ahead. If they laugh at you, then you’re probably two steps ahead.

Great artists aren’t always understood in their own time, but if you write songs on your own terms, you’ll never have regrets.

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1. Remember, the first time an audience hears a song, they only hear the parts that stand out the most. Make those parts count!

2. Emphasize words with louder notes, by changing the note itself, using a longer note, or including a rest before or after the note. Besides melody and lyrics, experiment to get your song to SOUND the way you want.

3. Many people think outros are easy because you can just repeat the chorus and fade; instead, make the last lines of a song epic by throwing a curveball to the listener.

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Creating contrast in your musical compositions can have dramatic results — for example, mixing polar musical elements like spiccato (short) and (long) techniques. If you’re using long-held cords, then you might want to use a more concise vocal part. If your bass line is really heavy and funky, then you might want to keep the guitar portion more straightforward. These may seem like common-sense concepts, but they’re valuable to keep in mind when sitting down to create a composition. (And don’t forget to preserve your song copyright.)

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Don’t let your talent be a substitute for hard work. Talent may provide the raw materials for greatness, but it’s only through practice that an artist can refine that talent and reach their full potential. (And remember to document your music copyright.)

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If you’re having a difficult time getting inspired to write some new lyrics, try the free association technique. Choose a subject and write down every word that comes into your head that’s associated to that subject. Eventually you’ll latch onto a thread that will pull your new song together. (And learn more about how to copyright a song.)

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Take the time to warm up. By loosening up your vocals, you can figure out the “temperature” of your voice. It also lets you create the best sound and allows you to ensure you can perform at the top of your game. (And don’t forget to preserve your song copyright.)

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Flip your paradigms as a songwriter from time to time. If you tend to write from riffs or chord progressions, then switch it up by focusing on writing a few lines first. And if you start by writing from lyrics, then possibly focus on tune construction before you set pen to paper. (And learn more about how to copyright music online.)

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