How to write more original songs – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZOsuvMOOY

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To improve originality in songwriting, it’s important to change the process. If songs sound similar, the brain might follow the same path repeatedly. Introducing challenges can encourage creativity and exploration. Our Songwriting Decks offer over 270 challenges for variety. 🎶

Highlights

• Importance of changing songwriting process
• Challenges help break repetitive thinking
• Over 270 songwriting challenges in Songwriting Decks 🚀

Key Takeaways

• Originality is key for better songs
• Challenges force the brain to explore new paths 🧠

The 24-Hour Song | Holistic Songwriting Academy – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV-Yja0sN0I

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Summary: The text is about a 24-hour songwriting process that teaches you how to finish a song including writing, arranging, sound design, recording, music production, mixing, and mastering in under 24 hours. This process helps improve your songwriting skills by making you love 80% of the songs you write. The course covers finding time for writing, making the process fit your schedule, setting goals, and various aspects of songwriting like authenticity, flow, speed, marketability, and objectivity.

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Make your lyrics more conversational! – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXbQDud6vs4

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The text encourages writers to create conversational lyrics by free writing and using apps like Write or Die or The Most Dangerous Writing App. It emphasizes the importance of entering a flow state and imagining speaking to a specific person in regular conversation for inspiration. This approach helps listeners feel connected to the writer.

Highlights

• Conversational lyrics make listeners feel connected
• Use writing apps like Write or Die or The Most Dangerous Writing App
• Enter flow state through free writing
• Imagine speaking to a specific person in regular conversation for inspiration

Key Takeaways

• Conversational lyrics create a personal connection with listeners
• Free writing and using apps help enter the flow state

How to turn a loop into a song – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6en5bi4HK8U

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The text explains a technique used by producers to write songs using loops and how to avoid monotony by varying the energy levels throughout the song. By repeating the loop with high energy (chorus) and low energy (verse), adding or removing layers, and incorporating a pre-chorus and bridge, an eight-bar loop can be transformed into a complete song.

Highlights

• Technique for writing songs using loops
• Varying energy levels to avoid monotony
• Incorporating chorus, verse, pre-chorus, and bridge

Key Takeaways

• Loops can be turned into songs by varying energy levels
• Chorus and verse sections provide different energy levels
• Pre-chorus and bridge add structure to the song

How to write the next section to your song. – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJtP9iVw1Bg

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When writing a new section for a song, it’s important to find a balance between old and new elements while maintaining coherence. This may involve changing instruments, chords, rhythm, or lyrics. The key is finding the right contrast to keep the listener engaged without losing the overall flow of the piece.

Highlights

• Balancing old and new elements in songwriting
• Maintaining coherence while introducing change
• Importance of contrast for engagement and coherence

Key Takeaways

• No strict rule on which elements to change, as long as they move in the same direction
• Emphasis on balance between engagement and coherence

How to stop procrastinating as a songwriter – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wThFCnQDCGI

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The text discusses overcoming procrastination in writing a song by using the Pomodoro Technique. The technique involves setting a timer for 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break, and repeating this cycle until the writer is in the flow of creating without needing the timer. An app called „Pomofocus“ is mentioned as a helpful tool to get started.

Highlights

• 🎵 Procrastination is common when writing a song
• ⏰ Pomodoro Technique helps overcome procrastination
• 📺 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break
• 🚀 Repeat the cycle until in the flow of creating
• ⏰ „Pomofocus“ app for starting the technique

Key Takeaways

• The Pomodoro Technique is an effective way to overcome procrastination when writing a song
• Focused work and breaks help get into the flow of creating without distractions
• Using an app like „Pomofocus“ can make starting the technique easier

Do your songs sound too different? – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoHXh80dr-4

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The text emphasizes the importance of diversity and creativity in songwriting. It suggests pushing oneself to explore various genres and music styles to learn and grow as a writer. However, it also highlights the need for consistency when working on a specific project, focusing on a single genre while still allowing influences from other genres.

Highlights

• Embrace diversity in songwriting
• Push yourself creatively
• Explore different music styles
• Maintain consistency in projects

Key Takeaways

• Diversity in writing is key, but consistency is essential for cohesive projects

Unsure of which melody ideas you should use? – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfnoog-dhvs

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The speaker shares their approach to selecting Melody ideas and how they don’t struggle with it due to their unique method. They emphasize the importance of focusing on making the idea work rather than improvising, while using a mix of improvisation and music theory to create a basic idea. They also highlight that they target specific aspects such as energy, vocal mode, vocal chain, lyrics, and hooking their message. This set of techniques is known as memotex, developed for HSA (Hyperspeed Awesomeness).

Highlights

• No struggle with deciding on Melody ideas
• Focus on making ideas work instead of improvising
• Mix of improvisation and music theory
• Target specific aspects: energy, vocal mode, vocal chain, lyrics, and hooking message
• Set of techniques called memotex for HSA (Hyperspeed Awesomeness)

Key Takeaways

• Develop a method to create Melodies without improvising
• Focus on making the idea work instead of choosing it
• Use music theory and improvisation in harmony
• Target specific aspects while creating a Melody
• Utilize techniques like memotex for HSA (Hyperspeed Awesomeness)

How to write lyrics in English. – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bnq0tbG-eM

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Writing lyrics in English is essential for those who want to express their thoughts clearly without needing a large vocabulary. Tools like dict, thesaurus.com, chat gbt, and rhymezone.com can aid with word selection. Focus on speaking fluently and understanding the flow of the language, including accent placement and melodies in words. Immersing oneself in English-speaking media or environments is recommended for a deeper understanding. Embracing the new version of yourself when learning a new language helps in finding your voice.

Highlights

• Clear thoughts: Writing lyrics doesn’t require large vocabulary
• Fluent speaking: Focus on the flow of the language and accent placement
• Immersion: Learn from English-speaking media or environments
• Find your voice: Embrace the new version of yourself in a new language

Key Takeaways

• Use tools like dict, thesaurus.com, chat gbt, and rhymezone.com for word selection
• Consume English media or visit English-speaking countries for immersion

Help! I don’t like my song anymore! – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEmCZfSc3LA

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The transcript is about a person unhappy with their song and seeking advice. They believe that it might be too late to salvage the song as they advise against forcing oneself to work on a disliked piece. The importance of speeding up one’s creative process to avoid boredom or dissatisfaction with one’s own work is emphasized.

Highlights

• 🎵 Dislike for a song might make it too late for salvaging
• ⏳ Speeding up the creative process can help prevent boredom and dissatisfaction with one’s own work

Key Takeaways

• 📝 The speaker has not experienced this issue in years, possibly due to writing songs more quickly