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How To Be Inspired By Other Songwriters Without Losing Your Own Voice

Every songwriter has that moment. You hear a song and think “Man, I wish I had written that.” The melody feels effortless. The lyric hits something a raw nerve. The structure feels tight and intentional. And suddenly you’re inspired… and at the same time slightly intimidated. Here’s the truth: no great songwriter develops in isolation. […]