Friedemann Findeisen – Lyric-Writing Master Files

Course Curriculum

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