Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form & Structure

Berklee Press Publications
Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics
Series: Berklee

Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. Her helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft.

Features examples of famous songs for study, including: 

• Be Still My Beating Heart
• Can't Fight This Feeling
• It Was a Very Good Year
• Tickle Me

etc.

• Beginning Songwriting - 10%
• Hal Leonard - Songwriting Method 
• Melody in Songwriting - 10%
• Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form & Structure - 10%
• Songwriting Strategies - A 360-Degree Approach
• Rhyming Techniques and Strategies - 40%