Category: Wisdom from Songwriters
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Why the title of your song is so important
15 November 2022
When we are talking about ‘ideas’ in songs, it’s helpful to draw this distinction: There is the ‘big…
Creative Practice
Language
Lyric Writing
Melody Writing
Wisdom from Songwriters
Mastering the Elements of Lyric Writing
3 August 2022
Studying and understanding the tools that go into making a song can help anyone learn how to write…
Chorus Writing
Creative Practice
Music Theory for Songwriters
Songs I Love
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…
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George Saunders, Janis Ian, and Paul Simon—Where Meaning Comes From in Story
12 December 2021
In a recent newsletter by one of my favourite writers, George Saunders, he writes of one of his…
Creative Practice
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
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The Best Method for Writing a Good Song
11 August 2021
From a recent interview with John Mayer: “Whenever I want to write a big song, I can’t. And…
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Habits of Success
Psychology of Creativity
Revising Songs
Song Starters
Wisdom from Songwriters
Eagle Rock Fall Songwriters Retreat
12 August 2011
EAGLE ROCK SONGWRITERS RETREAT – OCTOBER 8 2011 Former Berklee Songwriting faculty Keppie Coutts presents the…
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Habits of Success
Revising Songs
Song Starters
Wisdom from Songwriters
Getting Fruitful Feedback – (Eagle Rock Songwriters Retreat this weekend!)
20 May 2011
One the most important things in the journey of a songwriter is being part of a community who…
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Paul Simon on Listening to the Critics
12 April 2011
I don’t think it’s very good for a serious songwriter to pay attention to what critics say. It’s…