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What Are Similes in Songwriting ~ and How to Use Them

Similes are a popular literary device used in songwriting to make lyrics more vivid and descriptive. They allow songwriters to compare one thing to another, often using "like" or "as" to draw a...

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What You Should Know About Using Metaphors in Your Songwriting

You may have heard about using metaphors in songwriting and wondered what they are and why they are used. Metaphors are used in songwriting because they add depth and meaning to the lyrics. They...

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What is the Most Important Part of a Song?

What is the most important part of a song. I explain in this must read article

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Songwriting Exercises: #1 Lyric Practice

Using songwriting exercises is an effective tool to improve a songwriter's skill in a particular area of the songwriting craft. Whether it's an exercise in rhyming, lyric writing, or writing a...

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How to Write a Worship Song: The Do’s and Dont’s

New songwriters, especially those who have a relationship with God, will most likely find themselves at some point in their songwriting journey wanting to learn how to write a worship song. Maybe...

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What is Song Structure? And Why You Should Care!

New songwriters who are serious about the craft will soon find themselves looking for the answer to the question, "what is song structure"? Song Structure is the term used that describes the...

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Hello! I've been a singer/songwriter for years and have a passion for crafting a new song. I also want to help teach the craft to new songwriters coming along.

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