What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market
What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market Based on the content of Episode 27, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence With over 100,000 songs being added to Digital Streaming Platforms each day, how can you ensure your next release will be heard above the noise? Below, we share some simple foundational steps that emerging artists can take before releasing their music that will allow for the
Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career
Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career Based on the Podcast Episode: "Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career with Isabel Rumble" - Episode 26, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and
What Songs Should I Record? Best Practices to Recording Your First Album
What Songs Should I Record? Best Practices to Recording Your First Album Based on the content of Episode 25, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence In this blog and podcast episode, we answer commonly asked questions emerging artists have including: What is the best way for me to go about recording my songs? How do I choose the best songs for the album? How do I get clear on my artistic sound?
Why Every Songwriter Should Use Social Media
Why Every Songwriter Should Use Social Media Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, social media can be a powerful tool for growing your audience and advancing your music career. Despite the negative reputation that social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook may have, they can actually be a powerful force for good in the music industry. These platforms offer musicians a chance to engage in meaningful interactions with
Writing A Second Album – How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs with Émilie Landry
Writing A Second Album: How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs Based on the Podcast Episode: "How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs with Émilie Landry" - Episode 24, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence French-Canadian songwriter and artist Émilie Landry shares how taking simple practical steps each morning helped her to write her second album in both French and English language.
How Relevant and Helpful Feedback on your Songs Can Help You to Grow
How Relevant and Helpful Feedback on your Songs Can Help You to Grow Based on the content of Episode 23, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Receiving feedback on your songs can feel really scary, yet it’s been proven time and again that success doesn’t happen in isolation. Let us guide you through the process of giving and receiving relevant and helpful feedback on your songs so that you can create your
A Quality or Quantity Approach – Which is Better for Songwriting?
A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? Based on the Podcast Episode: "A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? with Kari Loya" - Episode 22, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Many musicians know that it takes years of practice to become proficient on their instrument. But with songwriters, that can all go out the window and they can get stuck for months on
The Creative Songwriting Process – How to Write a Song in One Sitting
The Creative Songwriting Process - How to Write a Song in One Sitting Based on the content of Episode 21, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence One of our listeners wrote in and asked Club founder Francesca de Valence to write a song on our podcast. And so she did. In fact, she decided that the very next song she would write would be the song that she would record and share.
How Music Saved Me – A Triumphant Road to Recovery Through Songwriting
How Music Saved Me - A Triumphant Road to Recovery Through Songwriting Based on the Podcast Episode: "How Music Saved Me - A Triumphant Road to Recovery Through Songwriting with Lisa Richards" - Episode 20, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Below is an open conversation with Australian songwriter Lisa Richards about her triumphant journey from addiction and abuse, to listening to and following her fierce and bright voice; a voice that
How to Create a Masterpiece – Behind the Scenes of a Master Artist
How to Create a Masterpiece - Behind the Scenes of a Master Artist Based on the content of Episode 19, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence If you knew what it took to create a masterpiece, would you do it? Learn how master artist Pablo Picasso can show us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece. Behind the Scenes: Picasso 1932 I’ve used the analogy of painting
