Introducing “The Pen & the Voice” podcast for storytellers
It is a very special day today, as I am finally sharing about a big, exciting new project dear to […]
Category: Songwriting
Announcement: Independent Songwriting Retreat in County Wicklow
Calling on all songwriters who wish to cowrite songs to pitch to Eurovision Song contest. the exlusive ‘Views of the Valley’ songwriting retreat takes place in Wicklow/Ireland in September.
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.
Storytelling- building blocks for better lyrics
Storytelling has become a buzzword- especially in the domain of Marketing and PR. But storytelling is more than a mere trend. […]
Lyric Tips for when you run out of ideas
In need of lyric tips to get the creative juices flowing again? We have a fun method that might help spark new ideas within few minutes!
Keeping a beginner´s mind in songwriting
There is a saying I like, which goes: “The beginning is half of every action“. It is true for a […]
Getting over “frustrated songwriter syndrome”
Is “frustrated songwriter syndrome” something you can relate to? Do you ever want to give up and move on, but find yourself starting over time and again, beating yourself up? Today´s blogpost might help you feel less alone and change in course.
Envious of fellow songwriters? How to get over it!
How to get over being envious of your fellow songwriters and move forward instead.
Cowriting etiquette for songwriters
Cowriting is widely popular among songwriters worldwide. But opening up and creating something as personal as a song in a room with a stranger isn´t as easy as it sounds. To help you ease into it, we have written up a cowriting etiquette for you!
Artist Talk with Libertree
We are proud to present this artist talk with the Berlin based artist, producer and mastering engineer Libertree! Her new album drops on August 20th and we got to chat with her about the making of this masterpiece.
How to find songwriting inspiration when you have absolutely none!
Are you fighting through a mental block? These three tops will help you find new inspirations in no time!
What keeps you from finishing songs and how to fix it
Are you one of the many songwriters that love writing and coming up with new ideas all the time but […]
The comparison game…how to play it well!
Are my songs good enough? Can they compete with what’s already out there? Comparison is a tricky game. Here´s some rules on how to play it well!
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!
Unlocking creativity: The Walt Disney Formula in Songwriting
The Walt Disney formula is a method to unlock and manage creativity and bringing ideas to fruitition. Let´s look at how songwriters can benefit from this.