Lyric Mastery – Storytelling in Songwriting
#011 - How to avoid making your listeners feel left out.
Are you struggling with creating an emotional connection with your audience?
And you don't know how to go about learning some more songwriting techniques?
Well, today this is about to change.
In this episode, you will learn how to engage your listeners ...
And putting them in your song's character's shoes ...
AND I will show you exactly what you need to include in your lyrics so that your listeners root for your character.
Especially by avoiding three lyric writing mistakes that could cost you your audience’s engagement.
Sound good to you?
Then let’s get started.
Here's what we'll cover:
[00:01:18] The S.O.N.G Framework
[00:03:39] What you’ll learn in this episode
[00:04:22] "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera
[00:07:37] Step 1: Summary - What is the song about?
[00:13:08] Step 2: Observer - Who is the main character of the song?
[00:19:56] Step 3: Narration - Analyzing the storytelling craft.
[00:26:00] Analyzing the scene told in the song.
[00:32:19] The Change
[00:35:51] Writing Techniques
[00:39:06] Step 4: Gist - What is the message of the song?
[00:40:41] Three Lyric Writing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Audience’s Engagement
[00:42:55] Song Exercise - The Lovers Meet
Download the exercise here: storiesinsongs.com/podcast/episode-011
Ain't No Other Man lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Reach Music Publishing
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