Write Lyrics Well

Define yourself. The source of your writing is you – who you are. Figure that out first, then write, that’s where YOUR music comes from.

After you’ve taken the time to build a creative musical space, take some time to make sure you have all the functional aspects in place. Think of the tasks you’ll be doing in this space,…

Sorry this is a day late, I forgot to hit publish! If you’ve never considered what’s surrounding you when you write lyrics, now is the time! The things around you can help or hurt your creativity,…

The last couple months of each year, I start to work on plans for the next year. A big part of those plans include what I want to read. If you’re not a reader, this…

Zheng Chunhui spent four years creating the longest wood carving out of a single piece of timber. Take a look at it, it’s intricate and beautiful. What would happen if you had that kind of…

Release an album or song knowing you can do better, and will next time. Publish your book, even though it doesn’t have the perfect cover. Put out your most recent blog post, even though it…

If you’re running low on song ideas, you’re probably not present enough. I’ll say that again: if you’re running low on song ideas, you’re probably not present enough. Song ideas are everywhere but you have…

The Legacy of Others As lyricists, we have a unique opportunity to leave a legacy with what we write. You probably have at least a few lyricists that you look up to, that have impacted…