You don’t need to feel “inspired” to write. You don’t need some grand idea either. …
Podcast: Lyric Writing Pens, Notebooks, and Software
To be a unique songwriter, embrace your influences
Songwriters value creativity. We want to write songs that sound fresh and exciting. Through talking to musicians over the years, and reading interviews, I've been struck by how many act chafed when …
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Podcast: Where Does Songwriting ‘Talent’ Come From?
Click here to download this podcast episode as an MP3 Podcast running time: 9 minutes Do you every worry that, as a songwriter, you just don't have any talent? I've been there. I practically live …
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Lyric Ideas: How to Reconnect with the Inspiration that Surrounds You Every Day
[...] Be awake enough to see where you are at any given time and how that is beautiful and has poetry inside, even in places you hate. — Jeff Buckley, in an interview with Luisa …
Writing Lyrics: 5 Basics All Songwriters Should Know
Writing lyrics is a unique form of creative writing, with important differences that set it apart from writing poetry, fiction, plays, or any other type of literature. What are the essential …
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Has your songwriting routine gotten stuck? Try the “Pomodoro Technique”
Songwriter: if you procrastinate, and can’t stick a consistent songwriting habit or practice routine, don’t despair. This simple strategy will help you renew focus on finishing that …
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What Every Songwriter Should Know Before Playing a Note in Public
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]riting a song has its own rewards, even if nobody ever hears what you wrote. With that said, every songwriter will eventually want to share her creations with somebody. Once you …
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Full-time, part-time, no-strings-attached: Which type of songwriter are you?
Your time is priceless and limited. If you're going to spend any of your time on this craft of songwriting, it's worth considering what your goals are. …
7 Ways to Write Better Songs through Creative Writing
Disclosure: the book recommendations below are Amazon affiliate links. Want to write better songs? Try writing something that's not a song. At age eight, my pal James and I wrote a story about a …
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‘What songwriting skill should I practice next?’
Practice time is limited. How should you spend your next session? Here's a four-step exercise that will help you decide. Songwriting is a complex and difficult craft. That's because there's no one …
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Use These “4 Strategies of Creativity” to Write Better Songs
Got writer’s block? Use the “Four Strategies of Creativity” to plan your next move. …
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