Emily's Helpdesk #3: The Scott Ruston Special

I Wish I Knew THAT About Songwriting

Welcome to the third installment of Emily's Helpdesk!
As per the title, this episode focuses on one of our most engaged listeners, Mr. Scott Ruston.
Topics covered include:
- The importance of a strong intro as that's the first impression you make on the listener
- Phonetics are very important. Pay attention to how the words you choose sound like
- It's best to not use complicated words if you don't absolutely have to
- Lyrical deep diving
- Clarity in your lyrics trumps smart turns of phrase
- Cliches can benefit your song
- Lyric-writing strategies
- Featuring the title of your song as a lyric (The Nashville Pay-off)
- Repetition
- Rhythm and meter and the "Max Martin Hand"
- How theater bleeds into songwriting
- Blues in the verse, gospel in the chorus
- Not all pop music has to be happy
- The production can make or break your song
- Demoitis and its cure
- Curating your imperfections
Songs covered:
Take Me Away
A Little While
Fading Stars
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