Songwriting Tips & Tricks

In this episode, we will also explore the dos and don'ts of collaborative songwriting, including tips for effective communication, handling creative differences, and managing expectations. We will also discuss resources such as BandLab, SongCraft.io and Mixed In Key Satellite. So, whether you're a seasoned songwriter looking to expand your creative horizons or a budding m

Hey everyone! I hope 2022 is not hitting you all too hard. Today, we will talk about how important it is to have a clear image of where your song is going in your head and discuss ways to clarify your story and why it is so powerful to define every possible detail of your story and the universe your song is happening in.  What are your experiences with plotting your stories? H

Hello and welcome back again to an all new season of Songwriting Tips & Tricks,  In this episode we are talking about methods of taking notes of songs that pop up in our mind and are so easily forgotten. Hang in there, because there is so much potential to help you write wonderful songs that would otherwise slip your mind.  If you have any feedback, don't hesitate to

Hi everyone,  Did you ever ask yourself, what it really means to be a songwriter? Is it just the lyrics, is it the music, is there more to it? What describes a songwriter best? Well, this episode is focused on what parts come together to form the term songwriter. We discuss the mindset you should have when turning to these parts and to steadily grow as an artist.  So what

Hey there,  Would you say that you're writing is aspiringly good or that it is still missing something extra to it? Something to make it stand out?  Would you say that your choice of words is too basic, or to dull or are you already aware of how to find intriguing new words to use in your songs?  In any of such cases, this podcast is dedicated to songwriters all a

Stuck in the depths of my caves it seems. Well, Corona shut down most social and everyday life in Germany and surely has an effect on your country as well. I hope you are in good health and use the time wisely.  In this episode we will be talking about useful strategies in your Home Office as a songwriter and how to collaborate with others remotely. There will also be some sof

This episode is all about writing songs as if you were a programming genius. No not you Sheldon, although I'd love to see him writing a song and listening to this show.  Writing lyrics is just like writing code in some way and we will talk about how writing lyrics could benefit from the mindset of a coder.  Don't worry, there is no nerd-talk beside the average songwriter

It is all about perspective in this episode. We are going to discuss the different narration types and through whose eyes the audience is going to experience your stories.   Is there any way to tell a story different than all the other writers do?  What ways are there to make your stories stand out compared to other writers?   What perspective could suit yo

No idea how to write better lyrics that get closer to the core, to a deeper level and explain things so honest and in a nutshell that everyone is like - wow?  Not yet? Well then you should try this emergency songwriting method we discuss in this episode. It helps you finding the right words faster and explain situations brutally honest and real.  If you like the podcast,

Stories shape the way we see the world from the day we are born.  But how do we tell a story in a song and what words are we going to use?  How are we going to find a coherent thread for the listener to follow along?  These are the questions we are going to discuss and discover today and how you can find the right words for your audience to understand. We are also go