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From Spark to Song

A Lyric Writing Guide to Ignite Your Creativity

Your notebook is full of half-written songs. All of your lyrics are starting to sound the same. You can only write when you’re inspired. You’ve been staring at a blank page for an hour and haven’t written one word. 

Songwriting educator, April Keezing has seen it all. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of songwriters through even the toughest songwriting dilemmas. If lyric writing is giving you grief, start here.

This comprehensive guide to the craft of lyric writing walks you through the trickiest parts of the lyric writing process while helping you discover your voice as a songwriter. Blending humor, heart, and practical advice, April takes you on a journey through her own life stories and daydreams while teaching you everything you’ll need to know to write great lyrics. Covering everything from tackling writers’ block to mastering clever wordplay, this book is a must-read for aspiring and experienced songwriters alike.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

  • Generate great song ideas (even when you’re not inspired)

  • Create vivid imagery that sticks with listeners

  • Use word sounds to make your meaning pop

  • Find your unique writing style

Happy writing!

April Keez

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Check out April's online courses

These courses are fun, easy to follow, and packed with helpful songwriting advice.

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Introduction to Songwriting

A Beginner's Guide to Writing Songs on the Piano

The course American Songwriter called one of the "5 Best Songwriting Courses of 2024".

There is no perfect way to write a song and there is certainly no “right way” to do it. Everyone has a different favorite song, favorite artist, and favorite genre, so there are unlimited possibilities! In this class, I’m not going to tell you how you have to write a song, but instead, I’m going to show you techniques and useful tips that will make the process much easier and will take away a lot of the guesswork.

Whether you're brand new to songwriting or just need a refresher, this class will give you the tools to feel confident and excited about your songs!

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Level Up Your Lyric Writing

A Creative Guide to Songwriting Like a Pro

In this class, we’ll be discussing how to write pro-level lyrics! You'll learn to create compelling worlds and characters within your songs, how to write clever turns of phrase, and how to break away from your listener’s expectations in order to create something fresh and unique.

If you find that lyric writing is the hardest part of the songwriting process, if you’ve been writing for a while and feel like you’ve plateaued, or if you just want to learn some cool new techniques to use in your lyrics, this class will give you all you need to start writing amazing songs, whether you feel inspired or not.