Writing Great Lyrics

Introduction

• Getting started writing great lyrics
• What you should know

• The big picture
• What is a lyric?
• How lyrics work in the context of a song
• The value of simple lyrics
• Additional lyrical considerations
• Key takeaways
• The big picture: Wrap up

• The nuts and bolts of lyric writing
• Verse writing
• Chorus writing
• Bridge writing
• Rhyme scheme
• The little words
• Tips and tricks
• Key takeaways
• The nuts and bolts: Wrap up

• Time and practice