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Lyric-Writing Master Files
PART 1: The Secret of Lyric-Writing
01 - Introduction (0:51)
02 - Overview "The Lyric Machine" (0:50)
03 - The Secret to Lyric-Writing (8:27)
04 - Good Times (Example) (8:43)
05 - Musics or Lyrics first? (4:15)
06 - Resources (5:44)
PART 2: Writing Style
07 - Story vs. Storytelling (2:21)
08 - Power Words (3:05)
09 - Common Mistakes (3:38)
10 - Mutants (1:26)
11 - Show Don't Tell (2:39)
12 - Word Choice (2:51)
13 - Playing In Keys (1:09)
14 - More On Words (3:06)
15 - Better Metaphors (0:41)
16 - 2 Types of Lyrics I HATE (1:33)
17 - Creating a Unique Writing Style (2:43)
18 - Resources (1:11)
PART 3: Words
19 - Where To Find Great Words (3:00)
20 - Exercises & Resources (1:16)
PART 4: The Idea
21 - 3 Awesome Catalysts (2:58)
22 - Understanding the Artist's Image (3:11)
23 - Themes to Write About In Pop Music (2:36)
24 - What NOT to Write About (1:45)
25 - Hidden Messages in Lyrics (3:58)
26 - The 6 Song Types (1:47)
27 - Help with Choosing a Song Type (3:19)
28 - Choosing Tone (1:23)
29 - Exercises (3:59)
30 - Resources (1:49)
PART 5: The Story
31 - The Different Sections (5:08)
32 - Lyric Blocks (5:20)
33 - Counterintuitive Lyrics (1:42)
34 - Last Chorus & Outro (1:20)
35 - Exercises (2:08)
36 - Story Keying (2:52)
37 - Resources (1:39)
PART 6: Matching Lyrics to Melodies
38 - Power Positions (1:53)
39 - Clarity vs. Mystery (2:01)
40 - Matching Lyrics to Melodies (4:41)
41 - Rewriting Lyrics (0:58)
42 - Filler Words (1:30)
43 - Double Negatives (0:53)
44 - Starting On A Different Beat (0:26)
46 - Turning The Phrase Around (0:45)
45 - Using A Different Word (0:22)
PART 7: Sound & Rhyming
47 - When Do We Rhyme? (2:38)
48 - Kinds of Rhymes (2:45)
49 - Double & Triple Rhymes (1:31)
50 - Internal Rhymes (3:45)
51 - The Synthesizer Approach (3:44)
52 - Shaping Sound With Words (2:24)
53 - Alliterations (0:51)
54 - Exercises (1:35)
55 - Resources (1:37)
PART 8: WRITER'S BLOCK
56 - Being Overcritical (5:16)
57 - Getting Stuck (2:29)
58 - Losing Passion (0:54)
59 - Resources (1:09)
60 - Final Words (1:44)
BONUS SECTION
NEW! - Writing "Hate Her" (15:59)
NEW! - Writing "Money" (12:14)
NEW! - The Lyric Canvas Explained
NEW! - Lyric Canvas - Additional Instructions
NEW! - Lyric Canvas US
NEW! - Lyric Canvas A3
NEW! - Lyric Canvas A4
NEW! - The Lyric Canvas Explained
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