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Chris Barron is the Grammy-nominated, 7x 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!
Chris shares his tricks for Getting Started – it’s a FUN ONE! 
Chris talks Big Ideas & writing his MONSTER HIT, Jimmy Olsen’s Blues, aka, Pocket Full Of Kryptonite! 
Chris faces the dreaded Writer’s Block head on with some awesome advice! 
Chris talks about the value of Song Critiques, being true to yourself & he SINGS a little! 
Chris explains Showing vs. Telling & discusses other cool literary tidbits! 
Chris talks Scansion & how to make sure your lyrics SING well! 
Chris talks about the power of Imagery & how much more vibrant it can make your lyrics. Now check out our latest Song In Progress
& submit your best lyric!And read another killer post in Road Stories!
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