Best Songwriting Feedback Podcasts (2024)

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Minimalist songwriting with Sarah Tolle 31:51

7d ago31:51

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Sarah Tolle is a singer-songwriter and actress based in Vancouver, BC. Her musical style is marked by a genre-bending, freewheeling, eclectic spirit. Her songs emanate a sense of wildness grounded in a timeless, almost ancient sound. They’re inspired by themes of freedom and peace, in compositions that blend house beats, sweeping orchestras, Celtic…

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How Great Music Directors Guide Worship Bands 13:55

4h ago13:55

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🔥 MD Course ($35 - Promo: MD35 ) - https://bit.ly/4bv3FgQ What does a world-class Music Director do during a worship service? How do they lead the band? What do they say to the team and when do they say it? In this video, you’ll get an inside look (and listen) to our in-ear mix as our amazing music director speaks, directs and guides the band to a …

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Episode #186 Minor Pentatonic Hacks 11:25

1h ago11:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I'm talking you through one of my favorite shapes on the neck. This two string version of the minor pentatonic scale is not only a great exercise, but it is also super useable within solos, improvisations and lead work. It start on the minor 7 of the scale rather than the root note so it opens up a whole new …

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🔒 Lesson #66 Major Pentatonic Blues Licks 8:59

1h ago8:59

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look over a fun exercise to practice major pentatonic blues on your own without a backing track! Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebl…

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How to give feedback to a worship team member - 5 Coaching Tips 9:52

10h ago9:52

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📖 Free Hard Conversations E-Book - https://sendfox.com/lp/m4ke0l 🚩 https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ Worship leader...your primary role at church is to be a coach, guide, and equipper of people. That means helping them grow, which means speaking the truth in love. If you want your people to succeed you have to help them know how. You do this…

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Episode #185 5 Must Know Licks 10:45

4d ago10:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I'm talking you through 5 absolute must-know minor pentatonic licks for blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow…

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🔒 Lesson #65 Partial Chords and Using CAGED 9:27

7d ago9:27

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at replacing some of our typical open chords with cool sounding inversions and partial chords. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://th…

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11 Steps to Onboard New Worship Team Members - Onboarding Basics 16:08

5d ago16:08

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📝 [FREE] Audition Template Docs - https://sendfox.com/lp/mp2d6y How do you properly onboard a new worship team member? In this video I give you 11 steps that you SHOULDN’T skip when onboarding a new volunteer. The key to a great onboarding process is clear communication from start to finish. Follow these 11 steps, and you’ll have happy volunteers a…

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Episode #184 Top 5 Dos and Dont's for playing LIVE 18:27

11d ago18:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today I'm answering an episode request from Daniel In New Jersey who asks for my top 5 dos and donts for playing live. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https:…

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🔒 Lesson #64 John Lee Hooker Style Hypnotic Riffs 8:07

14d ago8:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at a great sounding riff in the key of E using swung 8ths and triplets to create this super cool JLH vibe. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method…

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Kristian Stanfill - Worship Songwriting Tips 33:16

13d ago33:16

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🚩 https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ Kristian Stanfill’s is one of top worship songwriters in the world. His songs are sung in churches all over the globe and have racked up millions of streams. In this episode, Kristian shares his songwriting process. We cover his daily writing routines, how he collaborates to elevate his songs, and what mak…

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Episode #183 What to Bring to a Blues Jam and Using CAGED for Solos 14:02

18d ago14:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about hwhat to bring along to a blues jam and how to effectively use the CAGED system. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skill…

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🔒 Lesson #63 Country Blues Fingerpicking 10:01

21d ago10:01

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we continue to look at thumb technique and we also cover syncopation, displacement and some of the more intricate finger picking techniques Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link …

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Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris 1:19:37

17d ago1:19:37

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Living in Nashville as a songwriter is like being in the heart of the music industry. Just ask Sally Barris, a Nashville-based performing songwriter whose tracks have been covered by Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally’s journey and experiences offer a glimps…

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Writing a “Sad Banger” with Ian Janes 35:08

19d ago35:08

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Despite being known across the globe as an R&B and Soul-Pop focused artist, Ian Janes was a Semi-Finalist on SiriusXM’s Top of The Country contest, and wrote a Blues song on Matt Andersen’s 2023 JUNO nominated Blues album, “Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy”. His music has been streamed millions of times across ……

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Episode #182 How to start Fingerpicking 11:31

25d ago11:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about how to get started with finger picking. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skills. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD:…

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🔒 Lesson #62 Acoustic Country Blues - Thumb Technique! 10:19

28d ago10:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at thumb technique and particularly how we can start to syncopate between our thumb and our fingers to play cool blues and country riffs Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_…

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Singing and writing as a Duo with Monet & Christian 34:19

24d ago34:19

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Monet & Christian are an alternative/folk duo hailing from Toronto and Saint John, New Brunswick. Their music focuses on tight harmonies and thoughtful lyrics about finding your place in the world, and draws influences from as many different sources as possible, from Simon and Garfunkel, to Florence + The Machine, to Led Zeppelin, to even ……

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Episode #181 The Answer's Paul Mahon on touring & playing with one of the UK's best rock bands 44:08

1M ago44:08

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Send us a Text Message. Today I'm talking with Paul Mahon the guitarist of one of my favorite UK bands - The Answer The Answer are a hard rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK and Europe, 10,000 on day one in Ja…

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Episode #180 Information Overload! Where to start with improvising 12:55

1M ago12:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this extra episode I'm answering a question about internet information overload and where to start with improvising blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.th…

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🔒 Lesson #61 Hill Country Blues 9:03

1M ago9:03

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at the foundational building blocks of hill country rhythm and picking hand technique. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesgu…

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Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

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Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing th…

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Writing a song in 3/4 time with Greg Wyard

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Greg Wyard is a popular Toronto performer known for his live solo and band performances in and around the Toronto area. He is also an accomplished singer/songwriter who has recently emerged from a few years of dormancy on that front, releasing new songs such as Suddenly Everything’s All Right and Guns and Money, which have ……

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Percussion Kit for Worship - Setup Tutorial + Gear 14:06

1M ago14:06

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🥁 Free Percussion Samples - https://sendfox.com/lp/1xl909 A percussion kit for worship is a great way to involve more people, train up new volunteers, and enhance your band’s sound by adding awesome textures and effects. I love using percussion in a worship band context, and once you hear it, you’ll realize how much it adds a "polished" feel to you…

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Episode #179 Surviving a blues jam and playing BASS 13:15

1M ago13:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today I'm answering some questions. I cover some great tips for surviving and thriving at a blues jam night and some cool bass riffs you could use on either bass or guitar If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-…

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🔒 Lesson #60 Hotel California Solo Part 3 10:15

1M ago10:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Part 3! Today we finish off the part of this iconic solo we are looking over. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitar…

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About the Springtide Music Festival with Tania Joy

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Folk-Roots artist Tania Joy is the Co-founder, Executive Director/Artistic Director of Springtide Music Festival, a non-profit organization led by a volunteer team of business leaders and local musicians which draws over 70 acts to various venues from breweries and bistros to bookstores and clothing shops in historic downtown Uxbridge, northeast of…

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9 Reasons Why Your Church Isn’t Singing 49:21

1M ago49:21

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🚩 https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ Sometimes our church just stands and stares at us. If the arms are crossed while they stare, it’s even more deflating. How do we get our churches to sing and participate more during worship? Why aren’t they singing? Join me as I interview Kenny Lamm, who wrote an entire handbook on worship leading. We’ll d…

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Episode #178 Top 5 Tips for Acoustic Blues 15:37

2M ago15:37

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Send us a Text Message. Its been a minute sice I did a top 5 list so in answer to a listener question here are my top 5 tips for playing acoustic blues. Keep the reviews/questions coming in! If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad…

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🔒 Lesson #59 Hotel California Solo Part 2 10:27

2M ago10:27

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Part 2! Today we are looking at the second section of the iconic solo from Hotel California. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https:/…

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Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know 1:23:52

1M ago1:23:52

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In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of your copyright. One of the ways to exploit that copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV shows and ads. In this conversation with Music Supervisor, Tyler McLoughlan, we break down the key concepts of music copyright, s…

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Songwriting Challenge 2024 Launch: Write a holiday song (with Melanie Peterson) 53:50

2M ago53:50

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We’re excited to launch our songwriting challenge for 2024 to write an original holiday song. Helping with the launch, singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson picks two of her favourite holiday songs and talks about what makes them great. Check out our dedicated page for the songwriting challenge to write a holiday song, including all our past holiday-t…

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Episode #177 Talking Guitar Solos and Music with Seth Rosenbloom 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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Send us a Text Message. Today I'm talking with one of the finest up and coming blues players - Seth Rosenbloom Critics have affirmed the fact that Seth knows of what he speaks. Rock & Blues Muse proclaimed, “The future of blues is in very capable hands.” Living Blues Magazine echoed those sentiments by declaring, “Rosenbloom’s ready to assume the m…

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🔒 Lesson #58 Hotel California Solo Part 1 11:35

2M ago11:35

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today we are looking at the first section of the iconic solo from Hotel California. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://theblues…

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Arranging vocal harmonies with AV and the Inner City 35:09

2M ago35:09

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Established in Edmonton’s inner city neighbourhood of McCauley, AV & The Inner City is a recently formed, all-female Soul/Roots vocal group, originating from the weekly collaborative porch concerts put on during the pandemic by multi-award winning local artist AV (Ann Vriend). In a testament to their incredible talent, the diverse group of Edmonton…

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4 ways to help your worship team grow closer relationally and spiritually 8:54

2M ago8:54

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🚩 https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ 📄 4 weeks of team devos - https://bit.ly/WMTdevos 👥 3 team building activities - https://sendfox.com/lp/mnwvd0 Good worship leaders make their team members feel seen, known, and loved. Your worship ministry should feel like a FAMILY. If your musicians feel like employees who are just "fulfilling a function…

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