Songwriting Tips & Tricks

Kieper

Hello, songwriters out there! This podcast is dedicated to all of you that want to overcome writer's block, find inspiration, or just want to have a good listen to the approaches to songwriting other musicians came up with. Have fun with this program and happy songwriting 🎶

Episodios

  1. 17/04/2023

    Come Together

    In this episode, we will also explore the dos and don'ts of collaborative songwriting, including tips for effective communication, handling creative differences, and managing expectations. We will also discuss resources such as BandLab, SongCraft.io and Mixed In Key Satellite. So, whether you're a seasoned songwriter looking to expand your creative horizons or a budding musician interested in exploring the world of collaboration, join us as we uncover the power of working together in songwriting. Get ready for an engaging discussion on different approaches to collaborative songwriting, practical tips for finding the right collaborators, and valuable insights to elevate your songwriting game. Tune in to this episode of Songwriting Tricks and Tricks, titled 'Come together' (after the famous Beatles song) and unlock the secrets of successful collaborative songwriting. Don't miss out on this exciting episode filled with inspiration, advice, and practical tips for taking your songwriting to the next level. Get your Object Writing Prompt PDF and support the Podcast: https://bit.ly/songwritingtipsandtricks Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songwriting_tips_and_tricks/ Check out my music and follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UKNG7L

    37 min

  2. 30/01/2022

    I can see clearly now

    Hey everyone! I hope 2022 is not hitting you all too hard. Today, we will talk about how important it is to have a clear image of where your song is going in your head and discuss ways to clarify your story and why it is so powerful to define every possible detail of your story and the universe your song is happening in.  What are your experiences with plotting your stories? How clearly do you define your storylines? See you next time,  Kieper

    15 min

  3. 26/06/2021

    Side Notes

    Hello and welcome back again to an all new season of Songwriting Tips & Tricks,  In this episode we are talking about methods of taking notes of songs that pop up in our mind and are so easily forgotten. Hang in there, because there is so much potential to help you write wonderful songs that would otherwise slip your mind.  If you have any feedback, don't hesitate to send a message and share this podcast with your fellow songwriters out there.  Until then, stay safe

    15 min

  4. 07/06/2020

    To be, or not to be a Songwriter

    Hi everyone,  Did you ever ask yourself, what it really means to be a songwriter? Is it just the lyrics, is it the music, is there more to it? What describes a songwriter best? Well, this episode is focused on what parts come together to form the term songwriter. We discuss the mindset you should have when turning to these parts and to steadily grow as an artist.  So what do you think makes up a good songwriter? Let me know of any opinion or feedback you might have on this, and other episodes in the comments or via Facebook, Instagram or Tumblr.  Happy songwriting and all the best.  Cheers, Kieper  keywords for this episodes are: poetry, author, musicianship, painter, artist, Emily Dickinson, music theory, playwright, songwright, black lives matter

    15 min

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    Songwriting Tips & Tricks

    Hey there,  Would you say that you're writing is aspiringly good or that it is still missing something extra to it? Something to make it stand out?  Would you say that your choice of words is too basic, or to dull or are you already aware of how to find intriguing new words to use in your songs?  In any of such cases, this podcast is dedicated to songwriters all around the globe to join in on a conversation about writing songs and finding the right words. It shows new approaches to writing lyrics and structuring a plot and gives in-depth analysis of famous hit songs and poetry to utilise in your writing process.  My name is Kieper, and I'd love to have you tune in and join me on Songwriting Tips & Tricks.

    1 min

  6. 10/04/2020

    Stay-At-Home Songwriter

    Stuck in the depths of my caves it seems. Well, Corona shut down most social and everyday life in Germany and surely has an effect on your country as well. I hope you are in good health and use the time wisely.  In this episode we will be talking about useful strategies in your Home Office as a songwriter and how to collaborate with others remotely. There will also be some software we will talk about which helps you with recording at home and writing chord sheets and tabs.  Songcraft.io DAWs: Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, ProTools, Cubase X

    14 min

  7. 03/04/2020

    Feel the Algorithm

    This episode is all about writing songs as if you were a programming genius. No not you Sheldon, although I'd love to see him writing a song and listening to this show.  Writing lyrics is just like writing code in some way and we will talk about how writing lyrics could benefit from the mindset of a coder.  Don't worry, there is no nerd-talk beside the average songwriter jargon and no need for you to learn any programming language.  Please check out the 25% offer of ProWritingAid, a powerful tool to write stories. The five commandments from this episode:  #1 Think to solve issues with your story or lyrics #2 Practice writing lyrics a lot - for real #3 Learn about song structure and the rhythm of speech #4 Learn songwriting paradigms #5 Look at other people's songs So much for this week, and keep on writing Kieper

    16 min

  8. 01/04/2020

    Wait? Who‘s talking?

    It is all about perspective in this episode. We are going to discuss the different narration types and through whose eyes the audience is going to experience your stories.   Is there any way to tell a story different than all the other writers do?  What ways are there to make your stories stand out compared to other writers?   What perspective could suit your story or would make it more appealing and unique?   Here are the sources to the songs I have been talking about.  25% off ProWritingAid to write better stories You & I - One Direction Bad Guy - Billie Eilish Yesterday - The Beatles Suzanne - Leonard Cohen  Hurricane - Bob Dylan  We Are the World - U.S.A. for Africa  Masters of War - Bob Dylan  Ridin' - Chamillionaire

    21 min

  9. 21/03/2020

    Emergency Songwriting

    No idea how to write better lyrics that get closer to the core, to a deeper level and explain things so honest and in a nutshell that everyone is like - wow?  Not yet? Well then you should try this emergency songwriting method we discuss in this episode. It helps you finding the right words faster and explain situations brutally honest and real.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcast, or any other platform and subscribe to the program for more weekly episodes.  Talk to you next week  Kieper 25% off ProWritingAid Tool for your songs

    16 min

  10. 20/03/2020

    Neverending Stories

    Stories shape the way we see the world from the day we are born.  But how do we tell a story in a song and what words are we going to use?  How are we going to find a coherent thread for the listener to follow along?  These are the questions we are going to discuss and discover today and how you can find the right words for your audience to understand. We are also going to talk a lot about construction sites and providing furniture for a good song.  You like the program? Subscribe to it and let me know what you would like me to cover in the future and any critique and suggestions to make this project better than it already is. Cheers in your Corona quarantine and have a wonderful week  Kieper 25% off ProWritingAid Tool for your songs

    17 min

  11. 31/01/2020

    Thesaurus Rex

    Have you ever been searching for a better way to rephrase an idea, or maybe you've been looking for a word that fits the meter or beat or paints a more beautiful image in the audiences head? If that is the case, then today's episode will help you with just that.  We are about to discuss different reliable Thesauruses, be it digital or analogue, rephrase a sample poem and devise a scheme on how to rephrase a line. In the end, you'd be fully aware of using synonyms properly, finding new approaches to writing original lyrics and getting new ideas from rephrasing your favourite songs.  If you like the format, leave a quick review and subscribe to the show. If you know friends who are searching for a program just like this, just let them know as well. If you have any suggestions or feedback, leave it in the comments or send me a message on any social media platform.  Until the next episode, as always, happy songwriting.  Kieper This is the Tumblr-blog this podcast is referring to 25% off ProWritingAid Tool for your songs The sources we are talking about in this episode:  The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus The Macmillan Thesaurus  Also interesting: RhymeGenie for your smartphone is a handy rhyming dictionary and thesaurus in one application.

    18 min

  12. 27/01/2020

    Lost on words

    Have you ever been lost on words in your songs? Writer's Block hits hard because you don't know how to say what you want to say? Perhaps you've been even looking for some fellow writers to discuss your stories and songs?   My name is Kieper and in todays episode, we are going to talk about the importance of vocabulary and the power of meaningful words. While we could talk on end about interesting song lyrics, we are going to have a more strategical approach to learning and implementing new words.   If you like the format, don't forget to subscribe to be up to date about the next episodes and leave feedback on the program.  If there are any suggestions, don't bother sending me a message via the Facebook page.   The webpages I have been referring to:   New words on Merriam-Webster  Vocabulary.com   New words in my personal Memrise course 25% off ProWritingAid Tool for your songs

    30 min

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Hello, songwriters out there! This podcast is dedicated to all of you that want to overcome writer's block, find inspiration, or just want to have a good listen to the approaches to songwriting other musicians came up with. Have fun with this program and happy songwriting 🎶

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    Kieper
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodios
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