The singer-songwriter heads to Austin, Texas, his former home where he worked on his writing chops and honed his talent...
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The inaugural episode of our subscribers-only podcast, hosted by the Songwriting Magazine founders, with guests Jamie Lawson and Ed Bell...
Inspired by 12 legendary female artists, seasoned songsmith Sarah Jane Morris offers insights on crafting melodies based on real-life stories...
The NJ-based songwriting teacher explains how to stock up on musical and lyrical ideas that can naturally inspire new songs...
The space between words… Soulful singer-songwriter Josephine Oniyama explains how you can best use wordless passages to enhance your compositions...
Jazz musician and ICMP lecturer, Anjali Perinparaja, encourages us to embrace irregular time signatures and explains how to ‘take five’...
Witnessing the virtues of auto-tune, foraging for melodies and embracing collaboration on this unique day with renowned producer Gethin Pearson...
Having written an album while traversing Europe, the singer-songwriter shares tips on leaving your comfort zone and finding your songs...
The multi-platinum Grammy-nominated songwriter offers up 10 key phrases to help you tap into a deeper level of songwriting creativity...
If you’re not getting the most out of your acoustic then the Scottish singer-songwriter is here to lend a hand...
We hear from the former My Sad Captains singer returning with a new project and a deeply personal debut album...
Want to add a more expansive and atmospheric sheen to your songs? Tessa Rose Jackson is here to help you…...
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Shelf help: 25 of the best books for songwriters [March 2023]
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote Robbie Williams' 'Millennium' by Guy Chambers
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'All Right Now' by Free's Andy Fraser
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Echo Beach' by Martha And The Muffins’ Mark Gane
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