Refining Your Lyrics

In this episode we sit down with Tooth and Nail recording artist Joshua Aubrey Jackson, also known as Make Sure, for a conversation about his new album as well as how he incorporates imagery in his songwriting. You can check out Josh's latest album as well as his previous work at the link below.  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=b13OSg4YSRinYTa_WkcOmA&dl_branch=1

For most songwriters the idea of writing a song with someone else can be scary and intimidating. In this episode we sit down with singer-songwriter Drakeford Lanier for a conversation on the topic.  You can check out Drakeford's latest album Wayward & Home (Part 1) on Spotify and be sure to follow @drakeford_music on instagram regarding the release date for Wayward & Home (Part 2)

One of the ways that you can better communicate your song is with the effective use of rhyme. In this episode we explore 4 types of rhyming techniques for you to implement as you continue to grow as a songwriter.

For some of us, a lyric rushes out into the world before we can think much about it and sometimes it’s a fine lyric, just as it is. Other times, even if we feel a strong personal connection with the lyric, it could be strengthened with a little work. Often a lyric comes in dribs and drabs, and once we have a complete draft we might be so relieved that we declare it finished prematurely. In both cases, a lyric might benefit from a fresh perspective and a willingness to tinker a little.

We’ve all been there, you’ve found a great idea for a song and you’ve crafted what you think are a fantastic first verse and chorus and then it happens, THE SECOND VERSE WALL! If we aren’t careful we can fixate so much on the second verse it can cause us to give up on what could be a unique and extraordinary idea too soon. In this episode we share some tips to help you conquer what might feel like an insurmountable wall

Have you ever considered that the technique of turn of phrase could be a songwriters magic trick? In this  episode we sit down for a conversation with singer-songwriter Andy Gullahorn about the technique of turn of phrase  as well as a myriad of other topics including the story behind a few of his songs.  Listen to Andy Gullahorn on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fykZj3M8ojlMrWQZAneXV?si=FTPlp1jRQ0qiieE6Xn4pvA Follow and Support Andy Gullahorn on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/andygullahorn

Have you ever found yourself feeling as though you are the only one struggling to find just who you are as a songwriter and what your specific audience looks like? Some songwriter’s write songs in hopes of having someone else record them but most songwriters write songs in hopes to share them with an audience of their own. Whichever you are today’s guest, Allen Levi, might just help provide some perspective. You can visit www.AllenLevi.com to learn more about our guest and purchase his merchandise. You can listen to Allen's music at - https://allenlevi.bandcamp.com

Are you stuck in a songwriting rut? In this episode we discuss three ways to get your creative juices flowing.  This episode is sponsored by Anchor.

Do your lyrics feel natural? Are you using everyday language in your songwriting? In this episode we discuss some keys to consider when writing conversational lyrics.  This episode is sponsored by Anchor 

Are you building your songs to last a lifetime? How are you serving the listener? In this episode we discuss the building blocks of a song and some of the key elements to consider when crafting your lyrics.   This episode is sponsored by Anchor