Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across Distance and Difference
Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across Distance and Difference Based on the Podcast Episode: "Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across Distance and Difference" - Episode 53, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We continue our journey into the woods for our Songwriting Retreat 2024. We talk with songwriters Cath Russell and Mona Verdour, both long-time members of the I Heart Songwriting Club, who live on opposite sides of Australia and come from
Songs in the Wild: What Happens When 12 Songwriters Head Into the Woods
Songs in the Wild: What Happens When 12 Songwriters Head Into the Woods Based on the Podcast Episode: "Songs in the Wild: A Journey of Collaboration and Creativity" - Episode 52, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Let us take you into the woods; to the stunning World Heritage-listed Border Ranges National Park where Queensland meets New South Wales. Nestled in the rainforest on Mununjali land, join us for I Heart Songwriting
From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon – A Conversation with Wendy Matthews
From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon - A Conversation with Wendy Matthews Based on the Podcast Episode: "From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon - A Conversation with Wendy Matthews" - Episode 51, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Francesca de Valence chats with legendary Australian artist Wendy Matthews at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. Wendy shares insights into her songwriting journey, from her early days busking across Canada and the
Beyond The Voice – A Conversation about Songwriting with Johnny Manuel
Beyond The Voice - A Conversation about Songwriting with Johnny Manuel Based on the Podcast Episode: "Beyond The Voice - A Conversation about Songwriting with Johnny Manuel" - Episode 50, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Johnny Manuel’s astronomical career has been shaped by his vocal talent. His appearances on shows like America’s Got Talent and The Voice have created a global audience that sees him as “just a vocalist,” not recognizing
Co-Writing Viral Hits with Jude York
Co-Writing Viral Hits with Jude York Based on the Podcast Episode: "Co-Writing Viral Hits with Jude York" - Episode 49, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Growing up rurally with an opera-singer mother and jingle-writer father, there was little else for Jude to do but create his own musical world. In 2022, Jude debuted with a unique cult-favourite
The Biggest Issues Facing Songwriters and Artists in the Music Industry – Nov 2024
The Biggest Issues Facing Songwriters and Artists in the Music Industry - Nov 2024 Thank you to all the songwriters and artists who participated in our first public survey. Our intention was to better understand what lights you up as a creator, what supports you to thrive, what your biggest challenges are, and what you think the biggest problems with the music industry are right now. We have summarised your responses and also shed a
10 Years of I Heart Songwriting Club – Part 3
10 years of I Heart Songwriting Club - Part 3 This is the final series in a 3-part blog. We began this blog series here. During the pandemic years, every musician lost their work. Whilst songwriters struggled to make ends meet, we found that members continued to lean into I Heart Songwriting Club, firstly because it’s affordable, but also because of the deep need for a supportive community especially during this prolonged period of isolation.
How I Heart Songwriting Club Grew – Part 2
How I Heart Songwriting Club Grew - Part 2 We began this blog series here. In this Part 2 blog, Founder, Francesca de Valence continues her story: For 2 years, I Heart Songwriting Club was an email club. 10 songwriters at a time, all writing songs and sharing with each via email. But we had a growing waiting list of people who had heard about the club and wanted to join. We would put on
How I Heart Songwriting Club was Created – Part 1
How I Heart Songwriting Club was Created Based on the content of Bonus Episode of The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence For 10 years I Heart Songwriting Club has been helping songwriters around the world to write their best songs yet. With over 30,000 songs written by over 1500 songwriters from 30 countries around the world, it's no wonder entire albums have been written, ARIA awards have been nominated, film soundtracks have
What Do Songwriters Need to Feel Confident?
What Do Songwriters Need to Feel Confident? Next month, September 2024, we celebrate 10 years of I Heart Songwriting Club. 10 years of helping people become better songwriters through regular practice, skill building, and a beautiful feedback cycle within a meaningful peer community space. Thousands of songwriters and tens of thousands of songs later, we think we have a pretty good handle on understanding the needs of songwriters. In a recent workshop I ran