Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics-Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics. Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. Her helpful guide contains essentialinformation on lyric structures timing and placement and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft. Features examples of famoussongs for study including: Be Still My Beating Heart · Can't Fight This Feeling · It Was a Very Good Year · Tickle Me · and more.