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268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer's Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics
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Figure out if you are a great fit for The Self-Recording Syndicate!
Our coaching community and platform is the number one way for DIY producers around the world to get results that they'll be proud of forever.
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- Be taken seriously by your peers, fans and other musicians.
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- Sign up for any of our video courses on recording, editing, or mixing. All of the video courses include 90 days of group coaching and community access inside the Syndicate. You can upgrade the courses to 1-on-1 mentoring anytime.
If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free call so we can give you feedback, build a custom plan for you and help you figure out the best way forward.
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Episode show notes:
Benedikt and Manel discuss the critical role of lyrics in music production, exploring common challenges artists face when writing lyrics.
They talk about Manel's songwriting journey, share a framework for improving lyric writing, and give you specific tools for that. Like perspective, rhyme, rhythm, rhetorical devices, object writing and many more, which will help you craft expressive lyrics and overcome writer's block.
And finally, Manel and Benedikt also touch on the mindset required to finish songs.
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- Bad lyrics are a common issue in DIY productions.
- Improving lyrics can significantly impact a song's success.
- Songwriting quality is crucial in the recording process.
- Everyone struggles with writing lyrics at some point.
- Lyrics connect deeply with listeners' experiences.
- Changing perspectives can unlock new songwriting avenues.
- Rhyme and rhythm play essential roles in lyrics.
- Metaphors and rhetorical devices enhance lyric expressiveness.
- Tension can be created through the absence of rhyme.
- The structure of lyrics affects the song's flow and impact. Experiment with rhetorical devices to enhance your lyrics.
- Descriptive writing can evoke stronger emotions than simple statements.
- Avoid clichés to maintain originality in your songwriting.
- Develop a habit of object writing to stimulate creativity.
- Overcoming writer's block can involve changing your writing environment.
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- Writing your truth leads to unique and relatable lyrics.
- Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure.
- Creating a writing routine can help generate more material.
- Every song has the potential to be good with enough effort.
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