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Performing songwriter and regular Songwriting Magazine contributor Lisa Redford reports back on the Take That legend’s new 29-lesson online course...
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Technique, reviews, news and interviews featuring Gary Barlow, Wayne Coyne, Bróna McVittie, KT Tunstall, Tom Walker, Elles Bailey and more
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The acclaimed Take That star and Britain’s greatest songwriter reveals some valuable insights into his incredible career and new album
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Scottish singer Paul McGee is making up for lost time with the release of his debut offering of well-crafted pop...
- 13 Sep 2017
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One half of 90s sister act Alisha’s Attic discusses life as a behind-the-scenes songwriter and on-stage with Red Sky July...
- 19 Feb 2016
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Aaron Slater recently attended Eliot Kennedy’s Songwriting Camp at Sheffield’s Steelworks Studios. What did he learn from the award-winning songwriter? t’s...
- 12 Jun 2014
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Moscow-based Azerbaijani delivers his debut with one eye on the 1980s and another on his burgeoning career as an artist...
- 7 Aug 2013
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