Lyric Mastery - Storytelling in Songwriting

Michael Jackson knew the secret. A song can have incredible power over the audience. You’ve seen it—when the crowd sings along, especially during the chorus, something magical happens. ⚡Grab your CHECKLIST on Storytelling in Songwriting https://www.lyricmastery.com/storytelling-checklist ►Want to WRITE songs that tell a story? Go here: https://www.lyricmastery.com ►Online Course on Storytelling in Songwriting. Go here: https://ww...

✅ Tell Powerful Stories in Your Song Lyrics: https://www.lyricmastery.com/start --------------------------- Let's look at the lyrics of Sunrise Avenue’s "Nothing is Over" and discuss why it’s such a powerful song.

We’ll see how the first and last lines tell a story about a struggling relationship that still holds on with strong emotions and relatable words. We’ll break down the simple but powerful language and how it helps tell a...

Is storytelling truly the thing that sets Taylor Swift apart from every other music artist? In this video, I analyze Taylor Swift’s storytelling craft by examining her 11 studio albums and over 160 songs. Using 75 different storytelling criteria, I’ll break down where she excels, where she surprisingly needs to improve, and what her special sauce is that makes her who she is. As a Story Grid Certified Editor, I’ve dissected her e...

In this video, we dive deep into Vicki Lawrence's classic hit, breaking down its gripping story of betrayal, murder, and shocking twists. ⚡Get the Lyric Blueprint: https://www.lyricmastery.com/lyricblueprint-011 We'll cover everything from how the song begins and introduces its characters, to the hidden layers within the lyrics. Why are names important? What’s the impact of the narrator's relationship to the main character? And h...

Discover the 3 powerful ways to express the setting in your lyrics. Whether you want to hint at a place or make it central to your song’s story, I'll show you how to weave the setting into your song in a way that truly resonates. 💡 What you'll learn: - the only three ways to express the place in your song lyrics - lots of examples to see what option might be best for the song you're working on - why including the pla...

Discover the five key story moments that allow you to hit every mark when telling a story - whether it's in your novel, your screenplay, or your song. In this video, we explore the 5 key moments for a cautionary and a prescriptive tale. Spoiler: They are the same, but there's one significant difference. And I show you in the video what that is. 💡 What you'll learn: - the powerful progression of a story that works so...

Do you want to write a song that tells a story, and you'd love to have a list of all the components that go into a working story? In this video, you will get a step-by-step list on how you can tell a story in a song. It's a five-step process that will allow you to outline your song, but also analyze the narrative structure of the songs you love. 💡 What you'll learn: - the V.E.R.S.E. framework to outline your song ly...

If I tell you there are only three ways to include the place in your song lyrics, which one will you choose? In this video, you will discover how to answer the question of "Where does it happen?" in your song lyrics and how the answer can contribute to your song! It's all about creating the setting so the characters in the song do not float in an empty space. 💡 What you'll learn: - the only three ways to inclu...

"I'm Just Ken" has won the Critics Choice Awards for Best Song. And Ryan Gosling couldn't believe it! In this video, you discover what made the song so good that it won. This is a masterclass in how to write song lyrics about a specific person while making it relatable, keeping the audience engaged, and delivering a meaningful takeaway. ► Want to WRITE songs that tell a story? Go here: https://www.lyricmastery.c...

If I tell you, there are only six global topics of what your song can be about, would you like to see them? So no more wondering about what to write about, but getting a clear direction right from the start. 💡 What you'll learn: - the six global categories that promise universal appeal - see lots of song examples to get inspired - how to discover what topic/theme resonates the most with you

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No idea how you can start your song's first line? Discover how you can write a captivating start that will instantly hook your audience! 💡 What you'll learn: - the best way to create an emotional connection

- how to write your song's first line as an intriguing hook

- see lots of examples and techniques of this one powerful opening line device

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Have you ever been told the popular songwriting advice of "Your Song Has To Go Somewhere?", but you didn't know how to pull it off? Discover what it means and how you can apply it in this episode. 💡 What you'll learn: - Know where to start and where to end - Creating coherence in your lyrics - the two most important questions to ask yourself before you start writing - The two kinds of story (+song examples) If ...

Unlock the secrets to storytelling in songwriting by knowing the exact moments that go into every story.

In this episode on "How To Tell A Story In Song Lyrics," I show you how you can write song lyrics that tell a story that works so that you can hook, engage, and impact your audience.

I will explain the concept of Narrative Songwriting in a step-by-step strategy to help you tell a captivating story in your lyrics, which...

So, I recently watched Netflix's documentary about Lewis Capaldi, "Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now," and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster of emotions—inspiring and tear-jerking in equal measure.
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In this episode, we talk about Lewis Capaldi’s struggle and the pressure of wr...

How many of you have a message for the world, but you need help finding your voice or your audience?

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath.

I want you to imagine millions of people listening to your song.

I want you to imagine thousands of people knocking your door down wanting to know when you come to their city to play them the song live because that song is so valuable to them.

You can open your eyes.

And I will tell you this.

Thi...

Lets move away from all those love songs we’ve talked about in the past because I recently had the pleasure to listen to the song “The Comeback” by the London-based musician Drew Davies.

As stated on metaltalk.net, this song by Davies “is a call to arms for society's malcontents and a tip of the hat to an era of alternative greats such as David Bowie, Sisters of Mercy and Nine Inch Nails.”

And in this episode, we're gonna t...

In today’s episode, we’re gonna explore what it looks when we write about facing a crisis.

We’ve all been in a dilemma in our life, right?

It’s when no matter what we choose, there’s always something to lose, but also something to gain.

But it’s normal if we fear the loss more than having the potential to gain something.

Being in a dilemma, there’s just so much uncertainty attached it.

And we might fear making a choice at all.

So w...