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Elliot Swift on 08 Apr #keepsongwriting I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
Mike Davies on 24 Mar #keepsongwriting 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
Chris Britt on 21 Mar #keepsongwriting 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.
Pauline Lee on 13 Mar #keepsongwriting 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 […]
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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 […]