Why we “steal” from other artists
A personal take on what makes us “steal” or “borrow” from other songwriters and how to look at the case of copyright infringements from a moral standpoint.
Category: Note from the editor
Envious of fellow songwriters? How to get over it!
How to get over being envious of your fellow songwriters and move forward instead.
THE METADATA FOR MUSIC WORKSHOP will change your life!
Metadata might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of something fun, BUT getting your ducks in a row before pitching music for sync is absolutely mandatory…
Persevering beginner´s mind in songwriting
Why beginner´s mind is like the holy grail in songwriting. A pep talk to songwriters that start second-guessing whether they have what it takes to succeed!
Goodbye 2020
Dear readers, another year is about to come to an end! And what a year it was! 2020, the pandemic […]
Take your time! Really do!
What makes art so special? Well! It is our awe over how good a piece of art is and how […]
Writing songs with intention
Good songwriting means authentic songwriting! Know your intention and own your craft! Here are some tips to help you convey a strong message!
Why you should believe in the impossible!
In this personal note, Katie shares her journey from being a dreamy kid in a pre-internet world, to recording her debut album 20 something years later!
Make songs come, don´t make them run
While I am an advocate for writing songs every day, or at least as often as possible, I am not saying writing a “good” song every day is in it!
Songwriting – Art or Craft?
Performing artists are referred to as artists in the industry. Songwriters are merly writers. But why is that? Isn´t songwriting an art in itself?
Why writing bad songs is a good idea
Writing bad songs is not only part of the process, but might actually get you to your good songs faster!
Finding internal and external inspiration
Inspiration can strike at any time! What´s the difference between internal and external inspiration and how can we play with both?
Eliminate self-doubt as an artist
Do you every wonder if your music is good enough? Do you ever doubt your abilities as an artist? Let me help you eliminate these thought patterns and make room for creativity instead!
How to push through, when you lose faith in your music career
Losing faith? Read these 10 instant tips to help set yourself up for success in your music career…
Let´s talk coffee!
Dear Song Brewery friends and followers, I am so proud of our growing community and am working on new treats […]