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“There’s a Song in That.” Developing the Songwriter’s Way of Seeing the World

Songwriting doesn’t begin when you pick up a guitar, sit at a piano, or open a DAW. It begins much earlier than that. It begins in how you move through the world, how you notice things, and how you respond to your own life as it’s happening. Long before a song has chords or lyrics, […]

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The Must Have Characteristics To Make A Living As A Songwriter

Here is a great video from the guys at SongTown and in this video they go through the must have characteristics that a songwriter must have to make a living from their chosen craft. Grit: Successful songwriters persist despite frequent rejection and setbacks, continuously showing up and doing the work, even when discouraged. Diversity: Earning […]

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The Songwriter’s Mindset: 20 Qualities That Fuel Musical Creativity

Every song is a universe of emotion, story and melody compacted into a few minutes of sound. It can be a powerful means of communication, capable of stirring our hearts and souls like nothing else. Yet, the process of creating these musical universes isn’t just about innate talent; it’s about cultivating a certain mindset, a […]