Writing Lyrics

Writing lyrics can be a tricky thing for composers.  Recently, I found some great articles and presentations on writing lyrics. 

8 Cures for Lyric Writer’s Block

If you ever plan to write lyrics, you should make watching these next few videos a priority!  Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry.  In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses, available through Berklee’s Online School. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter.

Part 1.  In this video, Pat talks about Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm:

Part 2.  In this video, Pat talks about stressed notes as spotlights:

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Part 3.  In this video, Pat talks about preserving the natural shape of the language:

Part 4.  In this video, Pat continues to talk about preserving the natural shape of the language:

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1 thought on “Writing Lyrics”

  1. WOW! WOW! WOW! Thanks for finding and posting these! Great teaching, great lessons!

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