Forms of Storytelling
Songwriting and Lyrics
Songwriting combines storytelling with rhythm and sound. This certificate program explores lyrical structure, theme, imagery, and collaboration with composers or musicians. Learn how to tell a powerful story within the constraints of melody and form.
Courses
How to Turn Story Into Song and Get It Heard
Bud Tower and Drew Ramsey take writers inside the creative and business sides of songwriting. They explore how writing songs differs from writing books, how to shape lyrics that tell a complete story, and what it takes to create emotional impact in just a few lines. This session is ideal for writers curious about turning story into song and understanding how those songs reach an audience.
Telling Short Stories Through Song
Bill Moody, Don Bruns, and Stacy Allen explore how music can function as storytelling in its purest form. They discuss how songs can deliver full narratives with character, conflict, and resolution, and share live examples that show how melody and lyrics work together to bring stories to life.