Discover your Unique Lyrical Voice
Find out what made your fans connect with your songs and use it to write another best-selling album.
So you can keep being true to yourself and your fans.
IF you want to find your unique voice to stand out from the crowd of all the other musicians in the same genre, ...
AND your dream is to achieve higher sales and streaming numbers to get your message out to more people ...
AND you're willing to trust what your fans love about you and your songs ...
THEN you shouldn't miss out on this offer.
Here's why... Because in today's music industry, staying true to yourself or NOT can mean the difference between making an impact on the world or losing yourself!
Tell Me ...
Does this sound like you?
You've released more than seven albums. Some sold well. Others did not. And you wonder why some albums were more successful than others.
You want to work on a new album, but you don't want to put your time and energy into a concept that won't work. So you haven't.
You’re suffering from self-doubt, wondering if you have what it takes to write another album that sells as well or even better as your most successful one.
You don't want to disappoint the expectations of your existing fans by doing something completely new, so you guess it's best to innovate what made them turn to you in the first place. But you have no clue what exactly made them connect with you.
Just imagine ...
It can all be different.
- Getting feedback on every album you've ever released so you'll know exactly what has worked before, what didn't, and why.
- Having a clear and comprehensive collection of different songwriting criteria that matters to your fans so that you have a powerful reference point for comparison.
- Getting specific advice to follow so that you don't have to wonder what to do better on your next album. You will know.
- Gaining a better understanding of what's at the core of your songs so that you know what made your listeners connect with your songs.
- Feeling confident and inspired when you write your next album instead of overwhelmed or full of doubt.
So the Question is ...
How can we discover those patterns of success?
We have to look at the entire artist‘s discography...
We must know the criteria that matter, how it shapes the artist‘s UNIQUE VOiCE, and what criteria influence their success the most because that‘s what people highly value about that artist. This way, we will know what people expect so that we can deliver on and exceed their expectations.
IMAGINE WHAT‘S POSSIBLE when knowing how to communicate best in lyrics so that the words can impact someone because it‘s done in the best way that bypasses someone‘s critical mind to touch their hearts and change their beliefs.
It‘s not repeating the same stuff until people can‘t hear about it anymore.
It‘s about finetuning the UNIQUE lyrical VOICE that made people connect with you to increase the power of their voice and impact.
It‘s all about knowing what works best, what does not, and why when writing new songs so we can avoid creative freefall.
My Promise to You
Here's how and why I can make you this promise.
My name is Melanie Naumann, and I specialize in taking song lyrics to a new, more meaningful, and engaging level.
I am the only Story Grid Certified Editor who specializes in helping music artists write powerful lyrics that touch people's hearts, captivate them, and get your message across!
I also developed the method to figure out an artist's UNIQUE LYRICAL VOICE, which has been proven in studies of the discography of bands like Westlife and Placebo.
This expert analysis of your discography is designed to give you specific feedback on your fans' expectations PLUS the exact steps to ensure that the song lyrics for your next album reflect your unique voice, which you've already established in your fans' minds through your previously released albums.
Don't take my word for it.
See what artists are saying about me.
What's included.
#1 – A detailed analysis of all your previously released songs so that you’ll know what you're already doing great and where you can focus on improving.
This is a deep dive into your album’s songs, analyzing what worked and what didn’t work answering a list of well-chosen storytelling criteria so that you’ll not only get a comprehensive insight into your songs but also specific feedback to every song you’ve ever released on an album.
#2 – A professionally designed and extensive infographic visualizing the most important results so that you can clearly see the strengths and weaknesses of each album.
This will give you a black-and-white, close-up comparison of how well each album and its single releases met the most important storytelling criteria like genre, character, and theme. This allows you to see which album(s) and singles stood out the most overall and in terms of storytelling principles.
#3 – The top 3 storytelling criteria that have the largest impact on the success of your albums so that you exactly know what your listeners expect to hear in your songs.
I will provide you with a visual comparison of the overall analysis results with the sales data of your albums so that you'll know exactly which single releases and which storytelling criteria influenced the sales positively or negatively. This is the most valuable resource you’ll ever need for your songwriting because it provides you with an important reference point to see which storytelling criteria are the most influential ones for the success of your albums. Once you understand the past, you’ll see the future much clearer.
#4 – A next-steps recommendation letter so that you'll know exactly what to focus on instead of worrying about what works best.
With all the data gathered in the analysis as well as in the infographics, you’ll get a next steps editorial letter that includes specific feedback on what you should focus on in your songwriting, how you can improve it and what you should avoid in order to make your next album a hit.
#5 – A coaching call with me to discuss my evaluation and possibilities for the next album so that you’ll feel confident moving forward with your next project.
You will talk one-on-one with me. You can ask me any questions about my feedback, your next steps, or about how to tell stories in general. You’ll leave the call with a clearer global, big-picture view of how you can tackle your next album.
#6 – Additional material and song recommendations personally curated specifically for you that will give you a deeper understanding of how songs in your area of storytelling work.
Throughout the Story Grid Diagnostic process, I will provide you with a list of Masterworks to study along with my next-steps recommendation letter. You’ll also get a cheat sheet of the most anticipated moments of your primary story themes as well as additional resources depending on your album’s topics.
#7 – You will know your Uniqueness Factor
And most importantly, you will know your band's Uniqueness Factor - and how to apply it in your songwriting so that you get more fans, reach higher album sales, and write engaging songs that truly make an impact on your listeners' lives.
That means you will exactly know the secret formula that turned previous albums into a success, and learn how to write another album like it, or even a better one.
Your Advantage.
You'll know what made previous albums a success, and what you need to do to write a hit album that your fans will love.
If you meet your fans' expectations, your album sales and streaming numbers will go through the ROOF.
That's how it could be:
- When you write an album your fans will love, think about how good you'll feel about yourself when you realize you've stayed true to yourself WITHOUT selling out.
- When you write that album yourself, think about all the people that will connect with you because you have made an impact on their lives.
- See yourself creating something meaningful that will stand the test of time and make you become one of the best musicians of all time.
The entire analysis of 7 studio albums with approx. 10 songs on each album requires to ...
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Your Investment.
Discover Your Unique Lyrical Voice
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7 Studio Albums
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8 Studio Albums
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9 Studio Albums
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10 or more
Pricing is based on the number of albums released PLUS the amount of support you need. Please read through each plan carefully and choose the best option 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.
Standard
specific feedback on each song
professionally designed infographic for visual reference
recommendation for single releases
Uniqueness Factor and most important storytelling criteria
"next-steps" recommendation letter & implementation guide
2 Coaching Calls
(1x before and 1x after the evaluation)
Use Your Chance!
Non binding request
Pro
everything from the Standard Tier
+ 2 additional coaching calls
Evaluation of the next album (not yet released and that you'll write with the results of this analysis)
specific feedback to every song of the new album to find out the strengths and weaknesses
PLUS expected success prognosis of the next album (+ infographic extension)
recommendation and specific advice on how to write a concept album (referring to the results of the analysis)
Use Your Chance!
Non binding request
Premium
A personalized offer that will include everything you need to write and release an album that your fans will love.
Get in touch with me and let me know what you are looking for!
Use Your Chance!
Non binding request
My guarantee to you
I guarantee that only me – the creator of the Uniqueness Factor analysis and the worldwide only certified story editor who specializes in storytelling in songwriting, will analyze your songs' lyrics. You are getting a clear to follow implementation guide so you don't have to worry about all the analytical work behind the analysis. And I will always speak to you in plain English.
If I don't live up to any of these promises, I insist that you tell me and I'll credit back to your account double the billable amount of the consultation.
This Is Perfect For You if ...
- You understand there's so much to learn from the past to make improvements to future work possible.
- You look for an expert storyteller and coach who knows what makes a story work, what doesn't and how a story can be improved.
- You want to take your songwriting to the next level and are willing to do the work.
- You understand that investing in professional feedback is the key to becoming a better storyteller and songwriter.
This Is NOT For You if ...
- You are looking for help with music, melody or putting the lyrics to the melody. Feedback about music theory and musical composition is not included.
- You can't accept feedback or constructive criticism on your songwriting.
How it Works?
Everything you need on creating an album with your voice!
1. Apply for working together.
Write me an email with all the details as seen below.
2. Let's talk.
We'll get on the phone and talk about your project.
3. Deliver the Lyrics.
Send me the lyrics of the songs of your albums.
4. Discovering your Unique Lyrical Voice
Allow me to create a customized plan for you.
5. Revolutionize your songwriting.
Use the data and write a great album.
Use Your Chance!
Let's Create Something Amazing Together
Write me an email and let me know:
- Your Full Name
- Artist Name or Label
- What service are you interested in: Consulting, Discography Analysis, Concept Album, or Song Lyrics and Album help
- Explanation of struggles and goals
- Anything else that you want to add or feel is important
Write me an email to inquiry[at]lyricmastery.com.
Get in Touch
Reminder
Here's What You'll Get
- A detailed analysis of all your previously released songs so that you’ll know what you're already doing great and where you can focus on improving.
- A professionally designed and extensive infographic visualizing the most important results so that you can clearly see the strengths and weaknesses of each album.
- The top 3 storytelling criteria that have the largest impact on the success of your albums so that you exactly know what your listeners expect to hear in your songs.
- A next-steps recommendation letter so that you'll know exactly what to focus on instead of worrying about what works best.
- A coaching call with me to discuss my evaluation and possibilities for the next album so that you’ll feel confident moving forward with your next project.
- Additional material and song recommendations personally curated specifically for you that will give you a deeper understanding of how songs in your area of storytelling work.
- You will know your Uniqueness Factor
FAQ
If you don't see an answer to your question, you can send me an email from my contact form.
Don't worry! Of course, it's best to do the analysis before you go into the studio to record your album. But if you've already recorded some songs and you worry that the lyrics are not strong enough to engage your audience, then please reach out to me. I can check your album and give you concrete and actionable feedback so that you can improve the rest of the songs without re-recording the others.
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
- your name
- artist name
- your struggles and goals
- 2-3 times and dates that work for you so we can have a call
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
- your name
- artist name
- your struggles and goals
- 2-3 times and dates that work for you so we can have a call
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.
Yes, but anything below seven might be not so precise in what your Unique Lyrical Voice might be. After all, you are still in the process of finding your voice. So I'd recommend you apply for work on an album together before you invest in this service.
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!