Co-writing is the perfect solution for many songwriting setbacks: writer’s block, getting started, getting finished, finding inspiration, overcoming self-doubt and … More
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How Taylor Swift Uses Imagery in “cardigan” in a Unique Way
Imagery is one of the most commonly used songwriting devices, but it can be difficult to get it right. Sometimes … More
Enjoying the Process of Songwriting is Difficult—and Maybe It’s Supposed to Be
We live in a time where leisure is readily available. Netflix and other streaming platforms have millions of television shows … More
How to Finish: The Other Hardest Part of Songwriting
If you’ve read my post on how to start, you know that your writing can flow as soon as you … More
What Are Song Sections?
Song sections can be confusing. Sometimes the terms can get mixed up (is it called a pre-chorus or a bridge?) … More
YOU CAN’T WRITE LYRICS IN A VACUUM: Playing with Assumptions
So, you wrote your song top to bottom and the story is solid. The flow is great and you can … More
Overcoming Self-Doubt in Songwriting
Like everyone, I experience self-doubt when it comes to songwriting. Along with music having a brutal, messy industry, it was … More
My 5 Favourite Books to Learn the Craft of Songwriting
My five favourite books to learn the craft of songwriting If you’re a reader like myself, you’ve probably noticed how … More
Is Inspiration Bullsh*t?
Have you ever gone months and months without writing a song? Years? I definitely have. When I first started writing, … More
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