The third of four batches of listener and guest songs for our songwriting challenge 2024 to write a holiday song.
Gerben Westerveld shared his song Christmas Love. Download the lyrics to follow along.
- Writing a nice clear chorus
- Maintaining focus on your song being a love song
- Does your song need another verse or bridge?
John White & Michelle DiPalma shared their song You’ll Be Coming Round. Download the lyrics to follow along.
- Is that a chorus or a refrain? Who cares, it’s great!
- How to write rhythmic melodies with a strong identity
- What a gorgeous transition to the bridge!
Steven Taetz shared his song Magic For Me. Download the lyrics to follow along, and check out Steven’s full holiday album!
- Start off your song with a great musical hook
- Having a two-part chourus with a great shape and considered ending
- Are many Christmas songs in 6/8 or 4/4 shuffle time?
James Clark shared his song Orange Christmas. Download the lyrics to follow along.
- Quoting famous songs in your song – what fun!
- Writing a catchy and interesting chorus
- You can’t go wrong being inspried by Evlis Costello
Thanks to Gerben, John & Michelle, Steven, and James for their awesome songs and submiting to our challenge!
If you didn’t hear your song in this episode or our past two episodes, worry not, you’re in the queue for the final episode of listener and guest songs next week, so stay tuned.