consistancy
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Songwriting Just Because the Music Business Looks Broken
There’s a version of this conversation that happens in every generation of musicians. The details change, but the shape of it is always remains the same: the industry is in chaos, the money is drying up, the old rules don’t apply anymore, and nobody knows what comes next. So the question rises to the surface… […]
Why Waiting for Inspiration Is Costing You Songs
There’s a familiar feeling most songwriters know well. You sit down, open a notebook or pull up a session, and then… wait. You figure something will come. A melody, a line, a feeling. Something to kick things off. And when nothing arrives, you close the notebook and tell yourself you’ll try again when the time […]
The One Songwriting Rule That Works Whether You’re Stuck or in the Flow
“When writing goes painfully, when it’s hideously difficult, and one feels real despair (ah, the despair, silly as it is, is real!) — then naturally one ought to continue with the work; it would be cowardly to retreat. But when writing goes smoothly — why then one certainly should keep on working, since it would […]
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 […]