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Jack Smalley taught the craft and principles of writing song lyrics for over 17 years at the Grove School of Music.
With his easy to read and his up to date methods, Jack becomes the voice over your shoulder, guiding you through the principles of writing strong, saleable lyrics.
Sections include:
| Part 1: Principles of Lyric Shape |
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Setting patterns and forms for verse/chorus stanzas; setting the cadence of the lyric |
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| Part 2: Principles of Lyric Development |
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Working procedures in developing prime subject or message, establishing the setting and the universality of emotional story points. |
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| Part 3: Lyric Style |
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The Aspects of the Dramatic and Narrative Style; the lyric as a Valentine, Lyric symbols and the “Sound of Sound”. |
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| Part 4: The Lyric as a Script |
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The synopsis, and casting the lyric. |
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| Part 5: Production Styles |
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Ballad, moderate or bright tempos; Musical styles from Broadway to Rock and Roll; Verbiage. |
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