SONGWRITING TIPS: Suggestions from my recent presentation

#songwriting #cadence #lyrics

A couple weeks ago I spoke via Zoom to Songsalive! Pretty cool - we had songwriters from all over the world join in.

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
My presentation title was:
Lessons from a DIY Songwriter.

We talked a LOT about songwriting and I offered 5 tips/suggestions to help improve your songwriting. I cover those tips in this video with some examples.

I provide some important/referenced links below the video content menu.

VIDEO CONTENT MENU
00:00 Intro/Hello
00:30 A 360 degree songwriter
02:00 Idea #1: There are no rules
02:40 Idea #2: Learn to play guitar (any songwriting instrument)
03:27 shout out to Rick Beato (theory plus)
05:02 Idea #3: Mind your cadence
06:32 Idea #4: Don't settle for the easy rhyme
10:57 rhyme example: Everyday Lies (1st stanza)
11:54 Idea #5: Repetition, contrast, & alliteration
12:26 Example of repetition & alliteration
13:24 Example of alliteration
14:12 Example of repetition, contrast, & alliteration

LINKS AND MENTIONS:

The Songsalive! website
https://www.songsalive.org/

Rick Beato: Everything Music (theory, production, what makes this song great, and more)
https://www.youtube.com/c/RickBeato

My song-a-week schedule:
https://matthewmoranonline.com/song-schedule/

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