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Why co-writing is 100% a legitimate form of songwriting

With the backlash towards Damon Albarn this week from what he said about Taylor Swift and co-writing, there has been … More

co-writing, damon albarn, jack antanoff, latimes, pact, ross golan, songwriter, songwriting, songwriting tips, taylor swift

You Can’t Over-Optimize Your Songwriting Process

Some days (ahem, months) can be a real struggle when it comes to art. There are so many songwriting tools … More

songwriter, songwriting, songwriting help, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation, songwriting process

Setting Your Songwriting Goals

The new year is coming and hopefully, you have high prospects for your songwriting. Like any art form, it can … More

2022, how to set goals, how to set songwriting goals, new years, songwriting, songwriting motivation, songwriting resolutions, songwriting tips

How Social Media Can Affect Your Songwriting Process

Social media is a hot topic these days, especially when it comes to mental health and overall well-being. Although we’ve … More

creativity, social media, songwriter, songwriting, songwriting help

Five Reasons Why Getting Feedback is Essential for New Songwriters

If you’ve just started your songwriting journey, feedback can be a frightening concept. Many of us write from the heart, … More

how to write a song, songwriter, songwriting, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation

How to Stop Forcing Creativity and Write More

Here’s the scenario: you want to write the next song, but you can’t. You’re sitting down every day but nothing … More

songwriter, songwriting, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation, songwriting tips, songwriting tricks

Write a Song When You’re Not “Supposed” To

There are a lot of guidelines out there on how to write songs: books, courses, famous songwriters, podcasts, teachers and—of … More

songwriter, songwriting, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation, songwriting tips

Write a Song Without Actually Writing a Song

Life can be pretty tiring. Sometimes you want to write the next song, but honestly? There are only so many … More

songwriting, songwriting exercise, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation, songwriting tips, songwriting tricks

How to Get Back on Track After a Writing Break

Call it a break, call it a slump—everyone gets those periods of time when they don’t feel as productive. Breaks … More

songwriting, songwriting help, songwriting inspiration, songwriting motivation

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