Category: Songs I Love
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What I’m listening to and why.
18 October 2022
I got a phone call from my friend Benny the other night (Benny, who I make videos with…
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Language
Lyric Writing
Metaphor
Songs I Love
Writing better lyrics with metaphor magic
12 August 2022
In this video, I show you how to write songs—and specifically lyrics—like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and John…
Chorus Writing
Creative Practice
Music Theory for Songwriters
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Wisdom from Songwriters
6 Songs That Taught Us How to Write Songs
8 January 2022
One of the best ways to learn how to write great songs is to learn from great songs…
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Psychology of Creativity
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Steal Like a Songwriter
16 September 2019
The most effective way I write songs is to immerse myself in songwriters. I like to remind myself…
Music
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The Secret Life of ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen.
28 September 2016
The song ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen is now thought of as a glittering jewel of genius. But the…
Songs I Love
Student Profile
Student Profile – Sister Ursuline
21 July 2016
SISTER URSULINE is a Sydney-based cello-wielding songwriter with a soft spot for pigeons, bloomers, and hidden historical stories…
Songs I Love
Songs I Love: ‘One Way Ticket’ by Busbee
1 April 2012
My friend showed me Busbee’s album last night, and I listened to it on repeat while driving from…