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Chris Barron is the Grammy-nominated, 7-time platinum singer-songwriter of Spin Doctors, and frontman of the Norwegian super-group, The Canoes. He is truly a master of the hook and the writer of instantly recognizable and beloved songs like “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “Two Princes” & “Jimmy Olsen’s Blues.”
In this series of fun and incisive videos, Chris literally gives you a master class in songwriting! Listen, learn and then put your new skills to use by writing a song with us at Hookist!
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- Chris shares his tricks for Getting Started – it’s a FUN ONE!
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- Chris talks Big Ideas & writing his MONSTER HIT, Jimmy Olsen’s Blues, aka, Pocket Full Of Kryptonite!
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- Chris faces the dreaded Writer’s Block head on with some awesome advice!
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- Chris talks about the value of Song Critiques, being true to yourself & he SINGS a little!
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- Chris explains Showing vs. Telling & discusses other cool literary tidbits!
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- Chris talks Scansion & how to make sure your lyrics SING well!
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- Chris talks about the power of Imagery & how much more vibrant it can make your lyrics.
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