Good Quote by Ashley McBryde
“As I got a little older, I discovered Lori McKenna and Patty Griffin and found out how many other tools we have as songwriters, that there's storytelling and there's ear candy, and that there is a place where they meet, too, and both of those women are really good at doing that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, Ashley McBryde, 2020
Describes blending narrative depth with appealing melodies in songwriting, highlighting the balance of story and sound.
In simple terms: Songwriters combine story and catchy music.
Balance storytelling with musical appeal.
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When to use this quote
- Album production
- live performance
- writing workshops
- collaborative sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which story to tell?
- What makes a melody memorable?
Risk of prioritizing one element over the other.