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Finding your voice as a songwriter.

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Finding your voice as a songwriter.

Finding your voice is about learning to listen to the things that get your blood pumping - those are the things that create emotional reactions in you, and those are the things that will feel so incredible to express in a lyrical way.

What is a strong song and how do I write one?

What is a strong song and how do I write one?

The best way to learn how to write a song, is to learn what makes a ‘strong song’. This is essentially learning the rules of songwriting - as evidenced by the strong songs of history, so that you can choose which to follow and which to break.

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15 reasons why every musician should write songs (even beginners!)

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15 reasons why every musician should write songs (even beginners!)

Let’s address some of the most common excuses for why pianists (& musicians in general) think they can’t, shouldn’t or won’t write their own original songs (and why they definitely should!)

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How songwriting will make you a better musician.

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How songwriting will make you a better musician.

Even if you’ve never even thought about writing your own songs - today we’re going to look at how the act of songwriting benefits you as a musician, in a way that few other processes can.

5 Tips for Songwriting on Piano!

5 Tips for Songwriting on Piano!

When I studied at University for my music degree, I was taught from the get-go that everything there is in music to do, has already been done.

Like the saying, “there’s nothing new under the sun” – though we get excited about people putting a new twist on an idea, there is a distinct lack of completely original ideas these days.