Collaboration & Co-writing: Why We’re Better Together
Collaboration & Co-writing: Why We’re Better Together An interview with Gitika and Rachel One songwriter arrived via a course at the Sydney Conservatorium, and the other through an online workshop with UK Ivor’s Academy, but they both ended up in an I Heart Songwriting Club group together writing 100 songs next to each other, virtually, from opposite sides of the world. To celebrate 100 songs, they decided to join a live session and write
How Do I Start Writing Songs? 5 Tips for Songwriting for Beginners
How Do I Start Writing Songs? 5 Tips for Songwriting for Beginners by Francesca de Valence You have probably heard this question frequently asked of songwriters - “do you start writing with the words or music first?” Unfortunately, there is no one answer, as there isn’t one way to write a song. Each songwriter approaches songwriting differently, and possibly even a different way each time they write. Whereas one time they may start with
Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Songwriting and Creative Living
Healing the mind, body and spirit through songwriting and creative living Based on the Podcast Episode: "How Songwriting Helped Me Heal with Karen Law" - Episode 16, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living, songwriting and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their family folk band. Listen to the
How to Not Let Life Get in the Way of Living Your Songwriting Dreams
How to Not Let Life Get in the Way of Living Your Songwriting Dreams Based on the content of Episode 15, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence To live a creative life as a songwriter, as an artist, there is no one path. There is no creative ladder to climb, or clear structure to operate within. We can only really sense if we’re on track or off track. And we all know
Songwriting with a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu
Songwriting with a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu Based on the Podcast Episode: "Songwriting with a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu" - Episode 14, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Imagine turning your fears and feelings of dread into empowering new skills that help you grow and become a better songwriter. That’s what Bobby Alu did by simply following the thread of an idea and songwriting with a sense of
A Retrospective of 400 Songs in 400 Weeks: Having Faith in Your Songwriting
A Retrospective of 400 Songs in 400 Weeks: Having Faith in Your Songwriting Based on the content of Episode 13, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Want to know what it would feel like to write 400 songs in 400 weeks? Founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence shares her experience and how it’s changed her as a person. When I recorded my first EP 15
Seeking Inspiring and Authentic Ways to Meet Your Songwriting Potential?
Seeking Inspiring and Authentic Ways to Meet Your Songwriting Potential? Based on the Podcast Episode: "Learning about yourself through songwriting with Sam Buckingham" - Episode 12, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Do you feel a greater potential waiting for you in your songwriting? In this podcast episode and corresponding blog we share some of the ways that foundation member Sam Buckingham discovered more about herself through writing songs. Be inspired to
10 Tips to Alleviate Songwriting Boredom
10 Tips to Alleviate Songwriting Boredom Based on the content of Episode 11, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Feel bored and stagnant in your songwriting? Discover 10 musical and lyrical tips to alleviate songwriting boredom and keep your writing practice fun and vibrant. Let’s face it, you’ve got to be writing to write your best songs yet!! How you feel about your songwriting can be a changeable
How to Choose Songs for an Album and Empower Yourself in the Recording Studio
How to Choose Songs for an Album and Empower Yourself in the Recording Studio Based on the Podcast Episode: "Choosing Songs for Your Album and Empowering Yourself in the Recording Studio with Helen Shanahan" - Episode 10, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence If you’ve been songwriting for a while, you'll likely have some songs you really love that you want to record as an album and share with the world. But
Minhy: Lockdowns, Late Nights and Songs About Vampires
Minhy: Lockdowns, Late Nights and Songs About Vampires Minhy, Club Member 20 May, 2022 I kept my passion for music a complete secret for 27 years. Although I took piano lessons as a child and obsessively watched Spice Girls music videos repeatedly. I thought it was too crazy of a dream to pursue any further, so I decided to follow my other love - art and design. I achieved my goal of
