Songwriter's Toolbox
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Songwriter's Toolbox
Want to learn the tools professional songwriters use? The Songwriter's Toolbox is a music appreciation class and songwriting training session in one. This podcast is based on my experience as a professor at Berklee College of Music as well as a student (Songwriting, '02). My goal is to help you...
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Songwriter's Toolbox - Multiple Meanings (Bruce Springsteen)
How does a great writer layer meanings in their lyrics? In "Into the Fire", Bruce Springsteen gives us a fantastic example. Also, today is the tenth...
Songwriter's Toolbox - What are Modes?
The concept of "modes" perplexes many folks who love writing or listening to music. But the concept is actually very accessible. By examining a Pers...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Chord Power Progressions (Ryan Tedder, Kelly Clarkson "Already Gone")
Who wants an easy way to get new ideas for their songs? Who wants a good way to add power to their songs? Every songwriter I know, including me! Tod...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Are Titles Massively Important? (Roseanne Cash)
I always knew that a song title was important. I just didn't realize how massively important! In this podcast, I share one of the most astonishing th...
Songwriter's Toolbox - A Chorus Tool (Bruce Springsteen)
Here's a great tool to streamline the process of writing a powerful chorus. Bruce Springsteen uses it and so can you.
Songwriter's Toolbox - Universal Human Experience (Dolly Parton)
What makes a song emotionally powerful? Most often, the impact comes from a special combination of melody, chords, groove and lyrics. With Dolly Par...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Lyric Writing - Character and Journey (Gillian Welch)
What makes a compelling song? Sometimes, it's the same thing that makes a compelling story: clearly defined characters who face obstacles that block t...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Creating Contrast using Short Notes and Long Notes (Eagles)
One of the most effective ways to make your songs stay fresh, keep listeners interested and really build drama is contrast. One of my favorite songwr...
Songwriter's Toolbox - The Power of Everyday Language (Janis Ian)
Where do songwriters find things to write songs about? For Janis Ian, a great source was the newspaper.
You can check out Janis Ian's mu...
Songwriter's Toolbox - The Water and The Conduit (Don Richmond)
Ever get discouraged in your songwriting? Today's tool helps me get inspired again. It comes from singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-teacher-philosop...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Weaving a Story (Amy Correia)
Today's tool from my Songwriter's Toolbox is called "Weaving a Story". We'll learn about this tool by checking out the song "The Bike" by a master st...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Being Ready for Inspiration (Don Conoscenti)
Today's tool from my Songwriter's Toolbox is "Being ready for inspiration." We'll learn about this tool by checking out the song "The Other Side" by...
Songwriter's Toolbox - Phrasing (Jackson Browne)
Today we learn about phrasing in Jackson Browne's song "The Pretender."
It's my first post of a podcast. Let's see how it works!
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