Are You Writing For An Audience Of 1 Or 1,000,000?

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on September 09, 2019

I’m sure we’ve each had this experience...

You're in the room with someone who’s on the phone and is really excited about something. She’s saying, “really?” and “that’s awesome!” But you have no idea what she’s talking about. Of course not- she’s speaking to an audience of one- the person on the other end of that call.

While the people on the phone are communicating with each other, they’re not communicating to you. So you either get frustrated or you tune it out. Me, I usually end up leaving the room- because if I'm alone, I prefer to be by myself!

Sometimes, unfortunately, we write songs that way.

We write for an audience of one- either to one other person who already knows what’s going on, or to ourselves. Either way, the song may bore or frustrate other listeners- the people overhearing your “call.”

If your goal is to have millions of people hear your song, you need to include them in your conversation. Make sure your song includes all the information they need in order to understand it.

Don’t just talk... communicate.

After all, if you’re the only one who understands your song, you may be the only one who ever hears it.

If you want YOUR songs to consistently communicate- to connect with the listener so they don't feel left out, I have a great event coming up for you! In October, I'm hosting a 4-night songwriting workshop called “Your M.A.P. To A Hit Song Lyric.” If you're tired of your songs NOT affecting your listeners, if you're tired of your songs not being noticed, if you want your songs to be more memorable, to connect with your listener more, and to affect your listeners' emotions, this is the workshop for you.

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God bless,

Brent