Like with all art forms: it's usually a very long process with lots of ups and downs.
You; my followers; my audience are also mainly only hearing the end result of this long process most of the time.
And that's how it usually goes with art and that is fine.
However, that can sometimes be a little frustrating for small artists like me, because it can look/feel like there's not much happening in between great releases.
Writing good lyrics for a song is hands down one of the hardest aspects of the songwriting process. At least for me, it is, because I've had this problem myself so many times, and over the past few years I've learned a couple of tips and tricks to work my way around this problem. So here are 7 tips to write song lyrics without having any inspiration.
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Read MoreUnderstanding what intervals are, and how they fit in the “12-tone system”. When you know that, you can learn one simple formula to play the major scale in all 12 keys. And with the 7 modes added to your knowledge, you will know about at least 12x7=84 scales by the end of this article.
Read MoreWe often expect ourselves to immediately write down some wonderful song lyrics. But this is a huge burden that is actually holding us back. Try writing down an experience, story, or dream first, this gives you a starting point from where your inspiration can flow.
Read MoreA lot of it comes down to introducing a rhythmic and melodic motif, that serves as a common thread for the listener to follow. Also, the strategic placement of where all your phrases are going to be, and particularly the one that holds the title lyrically is very important.
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