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Introducing… Fable
The innovative modern songwriter from Brighton has returned to the music sc... Read More+https://i1.wp.com/www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sarah-klang-by-fredrika-eriksson-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C600&ssl=1
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Song-by-Song: ‘VIRGO’ by Sarah Klang
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Fyfe Dangerfield’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
In the first of a new regular feature, we sit down for a chat with a trio o... Read More+
Songwriting Tips
In an extract from his book ‘The Art Of Songwriting’, musician Ed Bell explores what it means to be creative...
Team-working and creative problem-solving specialist Rob Sheffield on managing the egos, agendas and personalities involved in a group songwriting session...
The founder and CEO of US company Sound Royalties, Alex Heiche, highlights some of the royalty-related pitfalls facing music makers...
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As someone who shoots from the hip, this Seattle singer-songwriter knew she had to take matters into her own hands...
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Comments
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]