If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of Reinvention
If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of Reinvention Based on the Podcast Episode: "If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of Reinvention" - Episode 59, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence For Jaime Jackett, songwriting isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of breathing. On The Magic of Songwriting Podcast, the genre-fluid pop artist, multi-instrumentalist, and brain cancer survivor takes us behind the scenes of her debut album Reinvention, and
Golden Lover, Silver Song – Pat Tierney on Writing with Heart
Golden Lover, Silver Song - Pat Tierney on Writing with Heart Based on the Podcast Episode: "Golden Lover, Silver Song: Pat Tierney on Writing with Heart" - Episode 58, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Ten years into a career shaped by lap slide guitar, soulful storytelling and steady touring, Pat Tierney is still discovering what it means to write from the heart. In a recent episode of The Magic of Songwriting
How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby Slept – Mardi Lumsden on Making Slow Emotion
How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby Slept - Mardi Lumsden on Making Slow Emotion Based on the Podcast Episode: "How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby Slept - Mardi Lumsden on Making Slow Emotion" - Episode 57, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Award-winning Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden has long been known for her ethereal songwriting and shimmering sonic landscapes.
Feeling Lost After Releasing Your Song? Here’s What To Do Next
Feeling Lost After Releasing Your Song? Here’s What To Do Next You’ve just released your new song. Congratulations! But now you’re staring at your screen thinking… what now? This moment — full of potential, uncertainty, and maybe a little panic — is something we see all the time with artists. You’ve done the hard work of writing, recording, mixing, and releasing. And then comes the most daunting part: getting it heard. If you’ve ever found
5 Common Questions About Our Songwriting Retreat
5 Common Questions About Our Songwriting Retreat Thinking About Joining Our Songwriting Retreat? We get it — deciding to come on a songwriting retreat can feel like a big step, especially if you're not sure what to expect. So, we’ve put together some answers to common questions we get asked. Hopefully, this helps you feel a bit more at ease. And if you’re still unsure? Send us a message — we’re happy to chat.
Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth
Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth Based on the Podcast Episode: "Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth" - Episode 56, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Collaboration in the musical realm often focuses on the process of writing a song together. But as Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth shared during the recent co-production of their songwriting retreat, collaboration can
Co-writing Across Generations
Co-writing across Generations Based on the Podcast Episode: "The Chaos and Order of Nature and Finding Connection across Generations" - Episode 55, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We finish our journey into the woods for our Songwriting Retreat 2024 and take you behind the scenes to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Maddison Kate and Amanda Thomas for sharing a brand new created work
Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing
Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing Based on the Podcast Episode: "Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing" - Episode 54, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We continue our journey into the woods for our Songwriting Retreat 2024 and take you behind the scenes to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Kate Battersby and Halimah Perez-Torres (Finlonsen) for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast.
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
