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Muse & Measure

Welcome to Muse & Measure — a channel devoted to the art, craft, and soul of songwriting, where melody meets meaning and every chord tells a story. Hosted by songwriter and educator Tyler Burba, this space explores both the technical craft and spiritual essence of creating songs that move people.

Here, we dive deep into the craft of songwriting — from lyric writing and melodic development to chord progressions, harmony, rhythm, and musical storytelling. You’ll learn how to write better lyrics, build stronger melodies, reharmonize songs, and tap into the creative process that transforms raw inspiration into finished music.

Alongside practical lessons, we also explore the philosophy and psychology of songwriting — the inner life of the artist, the dance between structure and spontaneity, and how music becomes a form of emotional alchemy and spiritual expression. Topics include identity, memory, heartbreak, transformation, and the sacred role of songs as witnesses to the human journey.

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Improvisation vs Routine - Which Makes Better Songs?

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Improvisation vs. songwriting – what's the difference?

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Perspective Shift | What Happens When You Songwrite Your Trauma

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Emotion Over Everything: When to Abandon Technique

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Vocal & Instrument Warm-Ups Every Songwriter Should Do

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Unfinished Songs vs. Songs That Cut Too Deep

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When Your Song Reveals a Truth You Weren’t Ready to Admit

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Stream of Consciousness Songwriting: Lessons from Bob Dylan

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Demo Love Explained: When Your Demo Sounds Better Than the Final Recording

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Ambiguity in Songwriting: Where It Works (And Where It Doesn't)

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Metaphor vs. Plain Truth in Songwriting | Which One Works?

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Diminished Chords: The Tension Tool Every Songwriter Needs

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Songwriting Secrets Nobody Talks About!

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The Secret To Writing Songs People Feel!

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Turning Personal Pain into Universal Songwriting

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The Shocking Truth About Vulnerability in Songwriting Nobody Tells You

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How to Turn Tension Into Timeless Music

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How to Reharmonize a Melody | Songwriting with the Ritornello Form

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How to Turn Clichés into Powerful Lyrics

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Do Songwriting Deadlines Help or Hurt Creativity?

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What Alan Watts Taught Me About Music!

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Songwriting Secrets I Discovered About Emotion and Melody

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The Audiophile Way to Record an Album

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Turn Clichés Into Art | Radiohead, Duchamp & the Alchemy of Metaphor

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Motivic Analysis: Unlock the Secrets of Your Favorite Melodies

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What Scales Teach Us About The Soul

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What To Do When You Have a Melody But No Lyrics

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Easy Tricks For Catchy Songwriting!

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What Method Acting Can Teach Us About Songwriting and Singing

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Using Chords to Make A Melody Seem Inevitable

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The REAL Difference Between STABLE and UNSTABLE Notes for EMOTIONAL Songwriting

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Memory Is Your Best Editor in Writing Melodies

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Why Do Some Melodies Feel So Perfect?

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The Story Behind My New Album Revealed

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The Surprising Gift Of Getting Older

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How To Improvise Songs Even If You're New!

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What I Learned from Taking a Sabbatical for Songwriting

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How Do Melodies Work? Learn in Minutes!

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From Zero To Album In 9 Months!

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Why Is Discipline So Hard For Me?

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I Tried Taking a YEAR OFF Here's What Happened

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How to Use Motifs to Write Better Songs

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How to Write Melodies That Stick!

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Can Lumenate REALLY Help You Think Differently?

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Can Melody Seeds Really Improve Your Music?

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How to Use Riff Seeds To Write Songs

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The Secret Power of Lyric Seeds in Songwriting!

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Boost Your Songwriting Skills!

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The Surprising Truth About Using Concept Seeds for Songwriting

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Why Great Songs Start With Tiny Ideas!

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I Tried Working Backwards and Here's What Happened

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How A Poet Approaches Writing Lyrics

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Make Your Lyrics POP with This ONE Simple Trick (Ep. 4G)

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Emily Dickinson’s Secret for Songwriters!

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Top Songwriter Reveals CUTTING EDGE Lyric Writing Technique (Ep. 4E)

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#1 LYRIC Writing Technique to GET Unstuck and Inspired (Episode 4D2)

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Object Writing Secrets You Need to Know NOW (Episode 4D1)

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Easy Rhyme Schemes You Can Use in Your Songs! (Episode 4C)

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How To Make Your Song Lyrics Way Better! (Episode 4B)

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How To Write Song Lyrics That Sound Like Poetry (Episode 4A)

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