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Narrative Songwriting Explore. This podcast is all about how you can write a song that tells a story. The LyricMastery Podcast helps you look BEYOND lyric structure and form AND focus on what's important: how to hook, move, and impact your audience. And we achieve that through the power of storytelling. In this podcast, you get amazing tools on how to craft, write, and revise your lyrics without hitting writer's block ever again. Hit subscribe and get ready to get to another level!
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Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements and chord progressions that evoke the right emotions.Do you want to write emotional and powerful melodies? Learn to write incredible melodies, regardless of your musical background.Do you wish you could write incredible lyrics that move your listeners? Learn how to write great lyrics that are worthy of being framed and hung up on your wall.Want t ...
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We wanna tell great stories, and anime and music teach us to do that! We’ll talk about how on this podcast ✌️
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Welcome to the Post Fader Podcast. The undisputed podcast for the Independent Music Industry. This isn’t the conversation of sensationalism in the music industry that you normally see. These are real independent music industry discussions the through eyes and experiences of top freelance producers, songwriters, publishers, supervisors and recording artists. Here we discuss real life situations and issues indie professionals face everyday while creating some of their biggest hits currently ar ...
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#59 - Quick Guide to Storytelling in Songwriting
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Do you want to write a song that tells a story, and you'd love to have a list of all the components that go into a working story? In this video, you will get a step-by-step list on how you can tell a story in a song. It's a five-step process that will allow you to outline your song, but also analyze the narrative structure of the songs you love.💡 W…
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#58 - The Only 3 Ways To Include The PLACE In Your Song Lyrics
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If I tell you there are only three ways to include the place in your song lyrics, which one will you choose? In this video, you will discover how to answer the question of "Where does it happen?" in your song lyrics and how the answer can contribute to your song! It's all about creating the setting so the characters in the song do not float in an e…
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"I'm Just Ken" has won the Critics Choice Awards for Best Song. And Ryan Gosling couldn't believe it! In this video, you discover what made the song so good that it won.This is a masterclass in how to write song lyrics about a specific person while making it relatable, keeping the audience engaged, and delivering a meaningful takeaway.► Want to WRI…
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#56 - Best Song Topics To Write About (That People Love To Listen To)
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If I tell you, there are only six global topics of what your song can be about, would you like to see them? So no more wondering about what to write about, but getting a clear direction right from the start.💡 What you'll learn:- the six global categories that promise universal appeal- see lots of song examples to get inspired- how to discover what …
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The Only Songwriting Tip That Matters (+ Important Announcement)
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We're talking about the only songwriting tip that ultimately matters and an important announcement. ►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/By Joseph Vadala
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#55 - How To Write The Beginning Of A Song So You Can Hook Your Audience (+Examples)
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No idea how you can start your song's first line? Discover how you can write a captivating start that will instantly hook your audience! 💡 What you'll learn:- the best way to create an emotional connection - how to write your song's first line as an intriguing hook - see lots of examples and techniques of this one powerful opening line device If yo…
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#54 - Your Song Has To Go Somewhere - Meaning Explained
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Have you ever been told the popular songwriting advice of "Your Song Has To Go Somewhere?", but you didn't know how to pull it off? Discover what it means and how you can apply it in this episode.💡 What you'll learn:- Know where to start and where to end- Creating coherence in your lyrics- the two most important questions to ask yourself before you…
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#53 - How To Write A Song That Tells A Story
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Unlock the secrets to storytelling in songwriting by knowing the exact moments that go into every story. In this episode on "How To Tell A Story In Song Lyrics," I show you how you can write song lyrics that tell a story that works so that you can hook, engage, and impact your audience. I will explain the concept of Narrative Songwriting in a step-…
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100 Years | Parallelism, Borrowed Chords, 2 Bridges, Non-Lazy Songwriting, and more
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we talk about the power of parallelism in your lyrics, why bridges are the perfect song section to start utilizing modes and borrowed chords, the art of subtly different song structure in our songs, non…
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Everything You Want | Hook Writing, 3rd Verses, Wordplay, and More
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the new format of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're learning about Hook Writing, 3rd Verses, Wordplay, and more off of the song Everything You Want by my favorite artist, @VerticalHorizonMusic . We'll be covering what we ca…
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3 Things I'd Tell A New Songwriter To Avoid My Mistakes
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/By Joseph Vadala
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Songwriting Advice You've Never Heard Before
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/By Joseph Vadala
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/By Joseph Vadala
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 9
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about your biggest songwriting struggles. We're going to talk through and attempt to give the solution or some advice as to how to get past the struggles you're having in your…
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How I’d Learn Songwriting (If I Had To Start Over)
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►► Download the 4 Pillars of Music Theory For Songwriters Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about how I'd learn songwriting if I had to start over. After writing songs and continuing to learn for around 20 years, I'd certainly do things differently if I had the …
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 8
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing to respond to your biggest songwriting struggles. I asked you all what your #1 biggest songwriting struggle is, and you answered! And now I'm going through each of your res…
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about another factor leading to or signpost indicating how good a song is. This time we're talking about honesty. A song doesn't have to be literally true, but it definitely should …
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 1 factor that seems to be one of the factors contributing to a song actually being good. We're talking about how every part of the song working together to communicate what th…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 7
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this Bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing to address your biggest songwriting struggles directly by responding to more of your responses to my survey. We'll be discussing struggles such as: - I Can't Get My Rhythm …
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Is This Perspective on Art Holding Your Songwriting Back?
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're asking if this perspective on art is holding your songwriting back. I constantly hear people, including songwriters and musicians, say "Music is just all subjective", "Art is subjective", "There …
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►► Download the Musical Keys Cheat Sheet here: https://songwritertheory.com/keys/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about how learning chord types just got easier... because I'm going to tell you exactly what chords to learn in what order to be most effective at writing chord progressions for your songs. The way songwr…
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5 Songwriting Sessions That Will Change Everything
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Transcript: Something I think songwriters don't talk about enough are songwriting sessions, because not every songwriting session looks the same or should look the same. In fact, I think there are a lot of different types of songwriting sessions…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 6
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing to talk about your #1 biggest songwriting struggles. We'll be talking about: I can't flow on a beat or sing on an instrument I'm not able to concentrate I often just give u…
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Create a 2024 Songwriting Plan You'll Actually Accomplish
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about the 3 Simple Steps To Create a 2024 Songwriting Plan You'll Actually Accomplish. We all have dreams, but we need to create goals off of our dreams, then break those goals down…
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about the easiest way to write a song if you're overwhelmed with songwriting. There are a nearly infinite number of ways to write songs. We can start with chords, melody, lyrics, different…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 5
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing to talk about your #1 biggest songwriting struggles. We'll be talking about: Where To Find "Great" Ideas for Songs Syllables and Meter for Lyrics What are the # of Words Pe…
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3 Easy Ways To STOP OVERTHINKING Your Song
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►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 3 easy ways to stop overthinking your song. It can be so easy to run into writer's block when we are overthinking our songs. Overthinking can come from different places su…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 4
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ ►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ ►► Write Great Sounding Music Every Time (Musical Keys Cheat Sheet): https://www.songwritertheory.com/keys In another bonus episode of the Songwriter The…
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3 Things That Will Make You A Better Songwriter You Don’t Want To Hear
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're going to talk about 3 Things That Will Make You A Better Songwriter You Don’t Want To Hear. We can't just talk about what we need to hear that we WANT to hear, so sometimes we have to go th…
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about how we can write more songs in 2024. Obviously we also want to up our quality of song, but we also want to become more efficient at writing songs, more quick to eliminate blockers an…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 3
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing our discussion of YOUR biggest songwriting struggles, challenges, and pain points. We'll be addressing things like: How To Finish Songs How To Leverage Life Circumstances and Tra…
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Vibe with us on the "funnest" episode yet, where we break down the illest TV show theme songs ever! We're spilling the tea on the tunes that became instant bops and shaped our small screen obsessions. From iconic beats that set the mood to tracks that turned TV into a full-on experience, join the conversation as we sing about the cultural and lasti…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 2
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this bonus episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're continuing to talk about your biggest songwriting pain points, struggles, and challenges. We'll cover things like: Finishing song recordings Making grooves Writing memorable melodies Talent…
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Responding To Your Biggest Songwriting Struggles Part 1
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►► Download the 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about YOUR biggest songwriting struggles. I sent out a survey asking you all what your biggest songwriting struggles and pain points are, and I'm going to respond to every single re…
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Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Are you growing as a songwriter? We don't grow by default, we stagnate and wither away by default. But, as songwriters, we want to keep becoming BETTER songwriters every year. We should look back at our mus…
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In this electrifying podcast episode, we dive into the epic battleground of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) used by music producers worldwide. As the music production landscape evolves, so do the fervent and savage defenders of their chosen DAWs. Join us as we explore the relentless loyalty and passion of users for software like Ableton Live, Log…
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The Untold Truth About Why We Aren’t Finishing Songs
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Start Writing Songs Now + Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/By Joseph Vadala
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Episode 12 | OLIVIER ANTHONY, POPULAR SONGS + UNPOPULAR LYRICS
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In a world where music is the soundtrack of our lives, we often find ourselves grooving to the beat of songs with lyrics that challenge our morals and beliefs. Join Post Fader on this thought-provoking conversation through the world of popular music as we explore the captivating allure of controversial lyrics. From Oliver Anthony to Jazmine Sulliva…
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Unlock Your Songwriting Potential with these 3 Principles
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Start Writing Songs Now + Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ ►► Download the NEW 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ 0:00 Intro 1:50 Be a Jack of Many Trades, Master of One 11:37 Write Your…
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Episode 11 | DO YOU NEED TRAUMA TO WRITE GREAT SONGS???
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We collectively have thousands of projects with writers and producers and thousands of hours of experience writing with so many different types of songwriters and artists. But do the greats NEED trauma to write great music? In this emotionally charged episode, we delve deep into the enigmatic relationship between trauma and songwriting. Clef, Jordy…
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better lyrics. These principles for lyric writing will help you learn how to write lyrics better and end up with lyrics that you can be proud of. If you've e…
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►► Download the 10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ In this video, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better melodies. We'll talk through how to write a melody utilizing 3 core principles to get the best songwriting results. Writing melodies can be simple. Writing GOOD melodies is not so easy…
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3 Principles For Writing Better Chord Progressions
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►► Download the 4 Pillars of Music Theory For Songwriters Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ In this episode, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better chord progressions. Chord progressions are often a part of the songwriting process that people are confused by, so they just keep using the same 5 overused chord pro…
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Produce Pro Quality Music At Home with Reagan Ramm
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Check out Reagan's Mixing Checklist Here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're having our first guest: Reagan Ramm of Orpheus Audio Academy. We're talking about how we all CAN produce pro-sounding music from the comfort of our homes using budget equipment. Knowledge is what is s…
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we talk about what I think is the single best way to write songs. Talking about how to write songs the best way is always going to be a bit loaded as we all have our preferences, but this is the method …
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6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about how to keep your lyrics on topic.By Joseph Vadala
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The Inherent Difficulties of Songwriting and How To Best Deal With Them: Part 2
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10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph continues the conversation about some of the inhere…
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The Inherent Difficulties of Songwriting and How To Best Deal With Them: Part 1
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10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/ Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/ Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala Joseph talks about some of the inherent difficulties of so…
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Episode 10 | GREAT MUSIC PRODUCTION IS ...
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What is great music production? What makes a great music producer? How do you start? Where should you focus? Do you have to know music pedagogy? An in-depth discussion of the many different styles of music production including the good, the bad and even the annoyingly cliche ones. We'll discuss a few of our favorites producers as well.…
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It hasn't always been candy and roses. And sometimes we've come very close to giving it all up; music that is. Our personal experiences are shared for the first time about how we almost gave up our life-long dreams and aspirations because of traumatic events.By Blackstock Music Group
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