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Story-First Songwriting

Melanie Naumann
Songwriting
Storytelling
The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia
I'm Just Ken
Taylor Swift
Bridge Over Troubled Water
First Lines In Songs
Storytelling In Songwriting
Narrative Gap
Emotional Connection
I Will Survive
Music Industry
Bobby Russell
Vicki Lawrence
Justice System
Betrayal
Crime Stories
Paul Simon
Barbie Movie
Sunrise Avenue

Helping songwriters use storytelling to write great lyrics (and make a difference). The Story-First Songwriting Podcast helps you look BEYOND lyric structure and form AND focus on what's important: the CONTENT, the MESSAGE and the EXPERIENCE that your lyrics give your audience. We look at how to hook, move, and impact your audience. In this podcast, you get amazing tools on how to craft, write, an... more

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Melanie Naumann
An experienced story editor and songwriter, Melanie Naumann leads discussions on storytelling in songwriting, providing insights and strategies for writing impactful lyrics. Her expertise includes crafting strong narratives and overcoming creative blocks.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • What I have been seeking

    I have been searching for this and you have done it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DennyDiamond
    United States5 years ago
  • Wisdom from a storytelling expert

    This podcast is for anyone who wants to tell more effective stories in any art form not just songwriting (even though the podcast is about songwriting). The ideas are universal as far as I’m concerned. 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon from Neptune Rain
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Storytelling in songs!!

    I’m not a musician but I am a music lover. Melanie has such a soothing voice I feel like I’m being told a story while she guides you how to create strong stories in song writing that make an impact on the listener. That’s why I love the bands I listen to the most. Because they tell stories I relate to and that make me feel stronger. Thank you for creating this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    courtney21**
    United States6 years ago

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The host's soothing voice and in-depth analyses make complex songwriting concepts accessible and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the focus on storytelling techniques that can be applied to various forms of songwriting.
The content is seen as valuable for both novice and experienced songwriters, offering practical advice and inspiration.

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The content focuses on the art of songwriting with an emphasis on narrative storytelling. Exploring concepts such as character development, emotional engagement, and relatable themes, this series provides songwriters with practical strategies to craft impactful lyrics. Noteworthy discussions dissect prominent songs and songwriters, offering both inspiration and frameworks to help emerging and experienced artists hone their songwriting skills. Unique selling points include in-depth analyses of specific songs, breakdowns of storytelling techniques, and actionable tips to overcome common songwriting challenges.

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Story-First Songwriting launched 6 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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