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
What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist
What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist Based on the Podcast Episode: "What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist with Hannah Acfield" - Episode 18, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. Be inspired by
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 blog and podcast episode, discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life. What is the magic of songwriting? Does songwriting feel magical to you? One minute there’s no song,
Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival
Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival Based on the Podcast Episode: "Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival" - Bonus Episode, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We interview 5 professional songwriters about their co-writing experience at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2022. Hear from Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant) in the full podcast audio, or read below for some quick co-writing tips. Whether
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
