Songwriting Blog

Elizabeth Reid

Tip: Sing lyrics, don’t write lyrics

Lyrics are not poetry they are not designed to be read from a page or a computer screen; lyrics are for singing. Sing to come up with better lyrics. Every word has a certain shape in your mouth; like a pebble – some words just don’t fit – they feel awkward in your mouth – […]

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Jamie Flett musician, guitarist, songwriter

Tip: Review your song until it’s right

Review your song until it’s right: get rid of cliches, get rid of verses that say the same thing. Get rid of words that don’t sound good when you sing them. Listen to how the song develops; does it stay interesting all the way through – does it develop lyrically and is there a dynamic […]

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