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She Got Salty Bones on 25 Feb #keepsongwriting I am going to indulge the truth of what I am. I never stop writing songs and inspiring people to share the love through my
Max Ovenden on 23 Feb #keepsongwriting I am going to write every day for at least two hours in the morning and finish writing at least 3 songs per week
Josiane Kouagheu on 22 Feb #keepsongwriting I don’t want to be a singer (I sing when I write and that’s all). I write for others. I write about life, love, joy, […]
Darren Parry on 16 Feb #keepsongwriting "Music is what feelings sound like" has always been a quote that has often made it clear in my mind why I write songs. The
Kat Reinhert on 15 Feb #keepsongwriting Songwriting isn't an optional event. It's a part of who I am - and not showing up for ourselves is the surest way to lose […]
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I am going to indulge the truth of what I am. I never stop writing songs and inspiring people to share the love through my
I am going to write every day for at least two hours in the morning and finish writing at least 3 songs per week
I don’t want to be a singer (I sing when I write and that’s all). I write for others. I write about life, love, joy, […]
"Music is what feelings sound like" has always been a quote that has often made it clear in my mind why I write songs. The
Songwriting isn't an optional event. It's a part of who I am - and not showing up for ourselves is the surest way to lose […]