From initial sounds to final arrangements and lyrics, the composer reveals how she transforms fleeting ideas into fully realised songs...
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The Montreal songwriter offers a personal guide to songwriting: from notebooks and deadlines to the power of trying things live...
Every songwriter hits walls. Mike Meiers shares five clear strategies to recognise, confront, and confidently move beyond those creative blocks...
Writing hit songs for shows like ‘The Split’ has given this artist a unique insight into making music for television...
Reimagining ‘Staring’ – the singer, songwriter, and producer on the sonic surprises of rediscovering and reworking her debut album from 2003...
Feel like you’re stuck in a creative rut already? James Linderman has some ideas to help you get out of it...
The esteemed British multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter’s confession on writing Christmas songs: avoid it or learn the rule of rule-breaking...
Her contemplative new album provides the opportunity to both showcase her songwriting prowess and look back on her songwriting journey...
Having dropped latest heartfelt single ‘Don’t Cry’, the versatile London-based indie-rock artist shares a quartet of his top songwriting habits...
The acclaimed Black Country singer-songwriter delves into the history, art, craft, and emotional resonance of glass in his recent works...
Dream of composing music for spa experiences? Follow a multi-award-winning singer’s top strategies for creating transformative, journey-based soundtracks with purpose...
The English independent artist on harnessing that mystical being, inspiration, and making the most of the moments when it visits...
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