Songwriting Tip #16
Don’t procrastinate once you get an idea to write it down. It’s so easy to lose pieces of music if you don’t act when inspiration strikes. When you have the idea for a song, follow through and make sure it becomes a complete idea before you leave it. Trying to remember it later may not happen.
Songwriting Tip #17
Take your time finishing your song or album. If you set really steep goals, such as finishing an album in a week, chances are it’s going to lack creativity and intricacies that only spending time with a song will bring. There’s no rush, just sit back and enjoy your music.
Songwriting Tip #18
Don’t add parts that don’t fit into the song. Sure you may have some cool new effect pedal but don’t throw it in just because you wan’t to use it. It’s like weeding with a chainsaw. Yeah a chainsaw is awesome and everything, but its better to use a hand shovel to weed than a chainsaw. The same goes with music. If you don’t absolutely, 100% think that something will fit into your song, then don’t add it. Simple as that.
Songwriting Tip #19
Stay healthy. It may sound extremely odd to say this in a songwriting tip, but really a healthy body can help your mind function more clearly. A healthy body can help you focus and have more energy, two things that really add to your songwriting ability. I’m not saying that unless you’re a body builder you can’t write good songs, but eating right and getting good amounts of sleep will really help.
Songwriting Tip #20
Use everyday language in your music. Nobody likes songs that read like the Bible. Thine, Thou, Hast, it just doesn’t work. Use simple everyday language that people can relate to. Common phrases are also great for hooks in your songs.
