Welcome to the third installment of Emily's Helpdesk!
As per the title, this episode focuses on one of our most engaged listeners, Mr. Scott Ruston.

Topics covered include:
- The importance of a strong intro as that's the first impression you make on the listener
- Phonetics are very important. Pay attention to how the words you choose sound like
- It's best to not use complicated words if you don't absolutely have to
- Lyrical deep diving
- Clarity in your lyrics trumps smart turns of phrase
- Cliches can benefit your song
- Lyric-writing strategies
- Featuring the title of your song as a lyric (The Nashville Pay-off)
- Repetition
- Rhythm and meter and the "Max Martin Hand"
- How theater bleeds into songwriting
- Blues in the verse, gospel in the chorus
- Not all pop music has to be happy
- The production can make or break your song
- Demoitis and its cure
- Curating your imperfections

Songs covered:
Take Me Away
A Little While
Fading Stars

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