Music and Lyrics

Music and Lyrics: How They Grow Together (Inspired by Jack Perricone’s Great Songwriting Techniques) For some artists, music comes before words. A simple chord progression can create a certain mood, emotion, or rhythm that leads to a melody, and eventually, to coherent lyrics. Starting with the Melody Many songwriters find themselves humming a short musicalContinue reading “Music and Lyrics”

From Idea to Lyrics

From Idea to Lyrics: How to Structure Your Song (Inspired by Jack Perricone’s Great Songwriting Techniques) After you’ve decided on a title or central idea, it’s crucial to clarify what you want to say and how you want to say it. This involves choosing your perspective (who’s speaking, and to whom) and developing a conceptContinue reading “From Idea to Lyrics”