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Words to avoid in your lyrics (BMI)

A basic tenet of strong lyric writing is “show—don’t tell.” Instead of stating how the singer feels, this technique uses action, details, and senses to…

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Composing for Christian hymn texts

How To Compose Tunes For Hymn Texts, Write Music For Other Song Lyrics You know we’re all about songwriting and modern hymns here at My…

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How To Compose Melodic Hooks For Worship Songs

How do songwriters emphasize their song title or major lyrical “hook” of their song? Besides the obvious fact that the words themselves should be compelling,…

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