So that you can offer your fans a special experience that follows a clear message from the first song!
IF there is something on your mind that is so important to you that you want to write an entire album about it...
SO THAT you can help others who are in the same situation by sharing your story with them ...
AND it is your dream to write an album that will go down in history as unforgettable as Green Day's "American Idiot" ...
AND you are willing to have a story coach guide you while you write your songs ...
THEN you shouldn't pass up this offer.
Here's why... Because a concept album is the pinnacle of album production and has made the biggest difference in many artists' careers!
You want to write a concept album, but you don’t know how you can pull it off — so you haven’t started. You wrote down some notes. Maybe you even have an idea or a basic story outline. But you don’t know what to do with it.
You're unsure which direction to take on your new album. You want to try something new. But you can't come up with concept album ideas or do not know how each song can support that story in its unique different way.
You’re suffering from self-doubt wondering things like: Am I even good enough to write a concept album? Do I have what it takes to tell one single story over multiple songs? What if I just can't do it?
You've done your studies, read books and blog posts, went to seminars and talked to other musicians, but you still do not know if your story is any good. Truth be told, this dream to write a concept album just feels overwhelming to you.
My name is Melanie Naumann and I've worked for years as an editor for writers, honing my understanding of the craft of storytelling through numerous courses, seminars, and dozens of writing guides.
My focus, however, is on taking song lyrics to a new, more meaningful, and gripping level through the use of storytelling.
I am the only Story Grid certified editor who works as a songwriting coach for songwriters.
In my podcast, I analyze songs according to storytelling principles and talk about how important storytelling is in songwriting.
If you are looking for someone to help you create and develop the story for your concept album, I look forward to hearing from you!
We brainstorm central ideas, themes, and concepts and talk about the progression each storyline can take. That will provide you with a clear understanding of the options you have to tell your story and to find the one story that resonates the most with you.
A detailed cheat sheet of the most anticipated moments of your story and the character development of your protagonist so that you can focus on writing instead of worrying about what to include in your songs.
You'll get personalized feedback on your songs that will help you stay on track. You'll know what you're already doing well and what could use some improvement. That means you won't waste your time writing a story that doesn’t work and that won't resonate with your listeners.
No more wondering if your story is good enough to be told on a concept album. I will be your guide, your mentor, your friend so that you can spend less time doubting yourself and more time creating to get your concept album done.
To prevent you from getting creatively stuck, you'll get small tasks each week to spark your imagination and to inspire you so that you won't hit writer's block and are able to continuously work on your album.
You can trust the feedback of a professional story coach, and know exactly what you need to do to write a compelling concept album that will leave an impression!
This is what the world could look like for you:
Pricing is based on whether we consult via calls and emails or if we work together at a place of your convenience. Please read through each plan carefully and choose the option that works best for you.
I support artists that want to make an impact and save lives! If you can't make that investment but you still want to get your message out, you can apply for the Stories in Songs Grant.
up to 10 songs
weekly feedback loop via a 1-hr 1:1 coaching call to discuss my feedback and next steps
duration of 8 weeks
detailed feedback for 2 songs/week
on-going analysis of the lyrics written for the songs of the concept album
evaluation of album strength
single release recommendation
Non binding request
up to 12 songs
immediate feedback loop, brainstorming and writing the songs together
please request possible duration of collaboration
no song limit per week
on-going analysis of the lyrics written for the songs of the concept album
evaluation of album strength
single release recommendation
Non binding request
Just use the contact form below.
We'll get on the phone and talk about your project.
We create and develop the story for your concept album.
We write songs together that not only tell one great story but that also change lives & create meaning!
Write me an email and let me know:
Write me an email to inquiry[at]lyricmastery.com.
Get in Touch
If you don't see an answer to your question, you can send me an email from my contact form.
I am a Story Grid Certified Editor. That means Shawn Coyne personally trained me. He is an editor with over 30+ years of experience in editing manuscripts and has worked in the "Big 5" publishing houses. He created the Story Grid methodology that helps storytellers evaluate the structure of a story, identify the strengths and weaknesses, and give the writer the next steps to improve their story.
I have taken that knowledge of a story editor and, through my studies of song lyrics, combined it into a powerful system that leads to compelling and meaningful song lyrics. For more information about how to write powerful lyrics, check out my Powerful Lyrics Masterclass.
I focus on the lyrics of the songs and not on the implementation of the music. So it's totally fine if you send me the lyrics in a Word-Document or in a PDF via email.
Absolutely! Let's get on the phone and discuss what keeps you from getting started.
Write me an email and include
and we'll talk about your current work in progress, previous releases, and how I can help!
Yes, of course! Let's get on the phone and talk about your songs.
Write me an email and include
and we'll talk about your current work in progress, previous releases, and how I can help!
You can also work with me on an album together. We can brainstorm central ideas and concepts, talk about the stories for each song and write the lyrics that will engage your listeners in what you want to express in your songs.
For sure! Even if you don't want to write a concept album, there are plenty of opportunities for how you can tell little snippets of stories in your songs that support the global theme of your album. Just reach out to me via email or book a FREE 45-minute strategy call with me to talk about your project and how I can be of help!
Yes, absolutely. You don't have to have the music ready in order to apply for the analysis of your songs. I focus only on the lyrics and not on the melody or the musical implementation. So send me the lyrics of the songs as a word document or PDF.
When working together, I focus on consulting, coaching, and writing lyrics together because I believe everyone has a story to tell. And I want to support you to be able to tell what you need to express in your songs. So I'd love to work WITH you to help you write powerful and captivating lyrics.
Yes, I do. Na klar! I'm a German native speaker, and I'd love to work with you!