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About the Songwriting Podcast
Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? ‘The Magic of Songwriting Podcast’ is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being.
In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she’ll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you’ll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you’re a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality.
Recent Podcast Episodes
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:
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:
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
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" -
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Practical Songwriting Tips
Here is a collection of our favourite podcast episodes that will give you some practical songwriting tips that you can start using in your next song.
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
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
A Quality or Quantity Approach – Which is Better for Songwriting?
A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? Based on
10 Tips to Alleviate Songwriting Boredom
10 Tips to Alleviate Songwriting Boredom Based on the content of Episode 11,
Francesca’s Story
Discover more about IHSC founder, Francesca de Valence and the many incredible ways that the magic of songwriting has transformed her life.
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
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
Simple Ways That You Can Stay Open To Songwriting Magic Each Day
Simple Ways That You Can Stay Open To Songwriting Magic Each Day Based on the content of Episode 17, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence In this
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
Songwriting Magic
This is probably the most exciting part of the podcast for us – the magic. Here are our favourite episodes that share insights into the MAGIC of songwriting.
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
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
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
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
Music Industry Tips
Want to learn more about how to take your magical songs out to the world? Check out our music industry tips.
Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know
Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know Based on the Podcast Episode: "Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know" - Episode 46, The Magic of Songwriting with
Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth
Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth Based on the Podcast Episode: "Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth" - Episode 45, The Magic of Songwriting with
Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs’ Road to Creative Triumph
Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph Based on the Podcast Episode: "Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph " - Episode 44, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca
Understanding the Artist’s Journey with Vika & Linda
Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda Based on the Podcast Episode: "Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda" - Episode 43, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
Your Podcast Host, Francesca de Valence
Francesca is an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter, music educator (M.Mus, B.Mus, B.Ed), speaker, founder of I Heart Songwriting Club and creator of The Magic of Songwriting. She has been faculty member of Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium of Music, a regular writer for Songwriting Magazine UK, has facilitated songwriting workshops for APRA AMCOS (AUS/NZ), IMRO (IRE), UBC (BRZ), and spoken at Folk Alliance International, Durango Songwriter’s Expo, Rio Music Market. Whilst she’s not touring or at her creative hub in Paris, Francesca is based in her hometown of Brisbane, Australia.
We acknowledge that the amazing image of Francesca that features on the main podcast cover was taken by Caroline Attwood from Scrunch. As such, we would like to say a big thanks to Caroline. We give a big thanks to IHSC member Chris de Souza for editing and mixing the first 5 seasons of our podcast, and Riley Brewer for mixing season 6 onwards.