Songwriter Theory Podcast: Learn Songwriting And Write Meaningful Lyrics and Songs
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3 Principles For Writing Better Lyrics
►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better lyrics. These principles for lyric writing will help you learn how to write lyrics better and end up with lyrics that you can be proud of. If you've ever wondered: - How to write lyrics for a song - How to write better lyrics - How do I fix my lyrics - What is wrong with my lyrics - Is Lyric writing hard? Then this is the episode for you! Let's talk about how to write better lyrics with 3 simple principles.
3 Principles For Writing Better Melodies
►► Download the 10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this video, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better melodies. We'll talk through how to write a melody utilizing 3 core principles to get the best songwriting results. Writing melodies can be simple. Writing GOOD melodies is not so easy. That's why we need to talk about principles that will help us write better melodies. Melody is almost certainly the most important part of any song, so we need to make sure we write a great melody! If you've ever wondered: - How to get better at writing melodies - How to write an interesting melody - How to write a melody - How to write a good melody - How to get better at melody writing Then this is the episode for you! Let's talk about how to write better melodies by talking about 3 principles for writing better melodies.
3 Principles For Writing Better Chord Progressions
►► Download the 4 Pillars of Music Theory For Songwriters Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ In this episode, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better chord progressions. Chord progressions are often a part of the songwriting process that people are confused by, so they just keep using the same 5 overused chord progressions. Let's remove some of the confusion and talk about 3 principles you can apply to your chord progressions so that they go from forgettable to exactly what you want them to be. If you've ever wondered: - How can I write better chord progressions - How to make chord progressions - How chord progressions work - The music theory of chord progressions This is the episode for you!
Produce Pro Quality Music At Home with Reagan Ramm
Check out Reagan's Mixing Checklist Here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're having our first guest: Reagan Ramm of Orpheus Audio Academy. We're talking about how we all CAN produce pro-sounding music from the comfort of our homes using budget equipment. Knowledge is what is standing in the way of making great sounding recordings, not expensive gear or even our recording location (with its lack of sound treatment and all!). So let's talk about how to produce pro quality music at home with Reagan Ramm of Orpheus Audio Academy!
How To Write Songs The Best Way
►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we talk about what I think is the single best way to write songs. Talking about how to write songs the best way is always going to be a bit loaded as we all have our preferences, but this is the method I've found to be the most effective way to reduce the friction towards writing great songs consistently. So, let's talk about how to write songs the best way!
How To Keep Your Lyrics On Topic
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about how to keep your lyrics on topic.
The Inherent Difficulties of Songwriting and How To Best Deal With Them: Part 2
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph continues the conversation about some of the inherent difficulties of songwriting and how to best deal with them.
The Inherent Difficulties of Songwriting and How To Best Deal With Them: Part 1
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about some of the inherent difficulties of songwriting and how to best deal with them.
3 Stories To Explain Why You Owe It To Yourself and Others To Record Your Music
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10 Lies Stopping You From Making Music
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 10 different lies we tell ourselves that stop us from making music.
3 Powerful Literary Concepts To Help Us Write Better Lyrics
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 3 powerful literary concepts that help us to all write better lyrics.
Primary Ways To Figure Out The Notes of Any Major or Minor Key
Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the primary ways to figure out all the notes in any major or minor key.
The Song Tendencies Audit
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the benefits of (and what to actually look for in) a song tendencies audit.
5 Components For Subtly Alternate Song Structures
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 5 different components to give your song a bit of an alternate song structure. Subtle enough that it doesn't seem too overwrought, but also significant enough to make a difference.
Intentionality with Song Sections Part 2
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the core characteristics as well as when to use and how to use pre-choruses, post-choruses, refrains, and other sections like Chorus 2, Bridge 2, and the Finale.
Intentionality with Song Sections Part 1
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the core characteristics as well as when to use and how to use verses, choruses, and bridges - the core 3 song sections of modern music.
Musical Keys Overview: What They Are and How To Use Them
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3 Things You Should Probably Stop Worrying About as a Songwriter
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Maybe It's Time We Try Analog Lyric Writing Again
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about why he's trying out analog lyric writing again and why you might benefit from giving it another shot too.
Why Finishing a Song Is So Hard
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about different reasons finishing a song is difficult and how we can overcome those difficulties to actually finish songs.
Important Tasks To Do BEFORE You Record Your Song
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the important tasks to do BEFORE you record your songs.
3 Ways To Write More Songs In 2023
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ 4 Pillars of Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 3 ways to make sure you write more songs in 2023.
New Year, New Songwriting Goals and Habits
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Understanding and Utilizing Modes (Modes Revisited Part 2)
Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about actually utilizing modes (especially in context of keys) in this Part 2 of a 2 Part Deep Dive Into Modes and How To Use Them
Understanding Modes In Context of Keys (Modes Revisited Part 1)
Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about seeing modes through the lens of keys in this Part 1 of a 2 Part Deep Dive Into Modes and How To Use Them
The Goldilocks Rule For Songwriters
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Essential Music Theory For Songwriters Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about how to apply the Goldilocks Rule to our songwriting. This podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3uBQOXl (Non-affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D715V4C7OHAJ&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1670615615&sprefix=atomic+habits%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know: https://amzn.to/3BiOgRN (Non-affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Every-Piano-Player-Should/dp/1948274027/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=100+left+hand+patterns+every+piano+player+should+know&qid=1670615716&sprefix=100+left+hand%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
4 Levels of Music Writer and How To Level Up
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3 Unconventional Songwriting Tips
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Songwriting Burnout? 3 Ways To Get Out
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 3 ways to get out of songwriting burnout.
Reverse Songwriting: Writing Songs With The End In Mind
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about writing songs with the end in mind- reverse songwriting.
Level Up Your Melodies
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5 Things To Do Before You Start Writing Lyrics
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 5 things to do before you actually start writing your lyrics.
3 Tips To Help You Still Be A Songwriter In 10 Years
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3 Songwriting Styles and their Pros and Cons
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the 3 distinct songwriting styles he's seen and utilized and the pros and cons of each.
3 Things You Aren't Utilizing Enough In Your Music
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3 Unconventional Songwriting Sessions You Should Be Having
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Pre-Chorus, Post-Chorus, Third Verse, Coda, and the Less Common Song Sections
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5 Reasons I Don't Write My Vocal Melodies with My Voice
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the 5 reasons he doesn't write his vocal melodies with his voice- and why you should consider writing melodies with something other than your voice as well.
Songwriting Is Messy
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about how songwriting is, and always will be, a bit messy.
3 Lyric Writing Traps To Avoid
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Where To Go Next With Your Songwriting Part 2: Sonically
10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about some practical ways to take your songs in new sonic directions.
Where To Go Next With Your Songwriting Part 1: Thematically
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3 Simple Understandings That Can Have A Huge Impact On Your Songs
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4 Ideas That Can Crush Songwriters
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Borrowed Chords and Parallel Modes Basics
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5 Default Songwriting Decisions To Challenge
Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about 5 different default songwriting decisions and assumptions we sometimes make that we should challenge instead of just accepting.
The Many Hats of the Modern Songwriter
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3 Songwriting Hacks To Get Inspired and Writing
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The Elements of Effective Storytelling In Your Songs
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Fundamentals of Getting Better at Songwriting
6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about the fundamentals of getting better at the craft of songwriting.