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I feel inspired today, a year ago I would watch a video like this and say to myself I don't know what she's talking about or where to start. Now your words ring true and I'm doing a lot of what you share generously. And ofcourse magically my songs are a lot better. Thank you for providing me with this free content. Music wasn't valued when I was growing up, I learned guitar and vocals and songwriting well into adult. You don't know how you've enhanced my life. Bless you and all you do. Cheers! -Gayle

dwaynegayle

It's all about tension and release. Great tips! Thank you.

denisechetty

I have binge watched some of your videos here and I like your ways of teaching and the content you come up with. Great channel for songwriters.

alexanderking

A further use of spreadsheet.. is to use it as a writing tool. One cell per line, carriage return to drop to next line etc. What you can end up with is a series of one line opportunities about the verse idea, or if it all works, a completed verse in 'x' number of cells all in a row. What is useful is to drag and drop each cell to rearrange orders etc, swap out ideas, as no cut and paste is required. Your scrap book of ideas can be set to one side of spread, each in one cell in rows, that way all words are visible in sentence or line, added benefit is cell spacing across rows can be set to mimic vowel timings or beats across line, you get a visual clue if the right amount of words and syllables are fitting intended meter.
In practical use I have set up verses as above, with examples of rhyming sentences, and ideas in another area. Drag in appropriate sentence to build workable verse.
Hope this makes sense.

dougaldhendrick

I agree with #3 and the other comment someone mentioned about rhetorical devices, most songwriters do overlook them and they are extremely important for good lyrics. It's not enough to just use simile and metaphor, those other devices need to be studied and Elements of Eloquence is a great resource to start!

OurgasmComrade

Keppie your explanations are so lucid and clear, really invaluable, thanks

jayplay

As your eyes began to well up with the speaking of loss so too my eyes. Empathy is everything.

scaleModelAddict

Hello Keppie,
At the end of the video where you ask about more concepts, one that helped me a lot when I started, was advice given by Miracle of Sound in one of his studio sharing videos: "Embrace the chaos"

When starting out we might feel the need to "do it the right way", so we go seeking a method, a plan, steps to follow. But I can't ovestate how much pressure and tension embracing the creative chaos relieved. I try not to worry about music or lyrics first, when and how I add instruments to the arrangement etc. I simply go with the flow and indeed embrace the chaos and uniqueness of each song I work on. We're all different, and so are our creations 😊 It makes the process even more enjoyable. Hope this helps someone! 💚🎶

RosemaryMoonriseMusic

I have been following you guys for a long time now and I am eagerly waiting for your videos and have been following your advices and they definitely works. Keep the gold coming through your videos. Also, love the `Everything's a love song` series

homesh

Wow! I just discovered your videos. They are so focused and succinct. Well done!

SmokeNeckRecords

You're amazing! Thanks for all the videos you put out there. I'm learning so much from them!

MathildeTilda

Keppie - these videos are incredible. Just discovered your channel and am watching a new video every day!! Thank you for all your hard work in sharing all this great stuff with us.

mattharra

Another fantastic, to-the-point, informative video. Thank you!

michelle-psl

Brilliant advice as always! Love watching you and learning! I always learn something new as well as ok im doing that right. Love it. Thank you! Cant wait for the next video!

corrina