Songwriting Process
10 Everyday Activities To Keep Your Songwriting Muscles Warm
As songwriters, it’s easy to slip into the trap of thinking we should be writing a whole song every time we sit down. The reality is, that pressure can stop you from writing anything at all. The good news? Songwriting isn’t just about finishing songs, it’s about feeding your creative mind every day so you’re […]
The Songwriting Pipeline: How to Finish More Songs (Without Burning Out)
One of the biggest struggles for songwriters isn’t starting a song, it’s finishing it. We’ve all got half-written verses, nameless chord progressions, and a graveyard of voice memos. And while those fragments might still hold magic, without a clear path to completion, they often just sit there. That’s where the Songwriting Pipeline comes in. It’s […]
How to Stay Consistent in Your Songwriting Process (Even When You’re Not Inspired)
One of the biggest struggles songwriters face (especially those juggling day jobs, families, or other creative outlets) is staying consistent. You might get a flash of inspiration, write a song you’re proud of, and then… nothing for weeks. So how do you make songwriting a regular habit instead of an occasional burst of creativity? The […]
The Power of Routines in Songwriting
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a blank page, guitar in hand, brain full of static, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count, flicking through chord progressions like they’re TV channels, waiting for the muse to show up like it’s fashionably late to the session again. That’s why I […]
Should Songwriters Have Eclectic Taste or a Signature Sound?
Once you’ve made the decision to really listen to music as a songwriter, the next question usually pops up pretty quickly: “What should I be listening to?” Should you go deep into the genre you write in? Or should you open the floodgates and take in everything from Mongolian throat singing to glitchy lo-fi hip […]
How Do We Write More Songs? Write More Songs.
It sounds a bit cheeky, doesn’t it? “How do I write more songs?” Well, the simple answer is to write more songs. But honestly, I think there’s something really powerful in that short, direct response. Way too many songwriters (myself included at times) just over-complicate the process. We wait for the muse to show up, […]
The Songwriting Process As Science and Soul
I recently stumbled across an article over at Speed Songwriting that really struck a chord with me, one that vibrates somewhere between the analytical and the emotional, the structured and the spontaneous. It’s titled “Creative Science: The Songwriting Process”, and it dives into something many of us feel instinctively but don’t always articulate clearly: that […]
Songwriting: How to Start (Even When You Don’t Know Where To Begin)
Let’s face it, starting a song can feel like trying to open a locked door without knowing where the key is, or even what kind of key you need. You sit with your instrument, notebook, or DAW open, hoping that inspiration will show up and say something profound. Sometimes it does. Most times, it doesn’t. […]
Why Your Song Titles Might Need a Rewrite (and How to Fix Them)
There’s something quietly powerful about a good song title. Like a book cover that makes you pause or a movie trailer that gives you the chills, a great title hints at a world waiting to be explored. It doesn’t give the whole story away, it just opens the door. But here’s the thing: Most of […]
12 Activities To Keep The Songwriting Momentum Flowing
As songwriters, we all know inspiration can strike at any moment, but waiting around for it isn’t much of a plan. That’s where a daily songwriting ritual comes in. It’s not about forcing creativity or pumping out perfect songs every day. It’s about showing up, tuning in, and making space for ideas to emerge naturally […]