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Songwriters sharing tips and techniques on better songwriting – and the odd bad joke.

  1. 4 dgn geleden

    Emma Della Rossa: Autobiographical songwriting with a metaphor

    Emma Della Rossa joined us to talk about her song Garden, with a rare live performance (for our podcast, anyway). Download the lyrics to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song Emma’s last appearance on the show Why you may not want to end your song with a chorus Writing a song where the chord progression doesn’t change, and in 3/4 time When a song should be autobiographical, and when not How the songs evolve when working with a band and recording in a studio About Emma Della Rossa Emma Della Rossa is a songwriter, singer, and flutist whose dreamy pop production, layered vocals, and narrative-driven lyrics unravel what you thought was healed, and heal what you didn’t know was broken.… Read the rest

    31 min.

  2. 27 jun

    Writing fast and with intention with Mia Kelly

    Mia Kelly joined us to talk about writing songs fast, but with clear intentions, and her song Blind Horse. Download the lyrics to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song How Mia keeps track of her ideas for song starts Using a interesting phrase you hear in daily life as a way into the lyric for a song How Mia goes from idea to song with urgency, running with it to get the song done quickly Incorporating a 2/4 bar into your chorus, by accident Using an usual guitar tuning like DAEAAE Writing or co-writing while you’re on the road for a tour About Mia Kelly Through lush folk and earthy Americana, singer-songwriter Mia Kelly, from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada establishes herself as a spellbinding voice, blurring the lines between intimate memoir and compelling, semi-fictional narratives.… Read the rest

    29 min.

  3. 16 jun

    Writing from lyrics with Zachery

    Indie-pop/rock artist Zachery joined us to talk about writing from lyrics, agency, and manifest destiny in his song I Don’t Know. If philosophy in songwriting is your thing. Download the lyrics to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song Using a simple but compelling chord loop (I-ii-iii-IV) when you’re primarily a signer Starting a song with writing a poem, fully intending to turn it into a song Sticking to your melody, even if it mean putting the em-PHA-sis on the wrong syl-LAB-le Writing with subtle sarcasm and a philosophical angle About Zachery Born and raised in Trinidad, Zachery‘s music is a blend of many influences, including music from up to 50 years ago to the music we love from today.… Read the rest

    33 min.

  4. 9 jun

    All about Copyright for Songwriters

    For this special episode, law graduate and artist Orian Israelsohn joined us to explain all about copyright for songwriting, including the implications brought on by artificial intelligence. It’s a jam-packed episode! PLEASE NOTE: NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Information made available for this talk is for information and educational purposes only. … Read the rest

    55 min.

  5. 2 jun

    An open approach to songwriting with Brettyn Rose

    Canadian country artist Brettyn Rose joined us to talk about collaboration, traditional country, and being open about her songwriting. Download the lyrics to See it on Her to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song, and what traditional country means to Brettyn Collaborating with Chris Yurchuck Writing lyrics from a specific story, but being open to anyone’s experience Saving ideas that don’t fit for another song Once you find the hook of the song to make the rest of the songwriting really easy When it’s a good idea to write a I-IV-V song About Brettyn Rose Brettyn Rose is a rising country artist with music rooted in an acoustic aesthetic, woven with honest lyrics, powerful vocals, and a hint of sparkle.… Read the rest

    33 min.

  6. 26 mei

    Supporting the song with Olivia Penalva

    Canadian pop singer-songwriter Olivia Penalva joined us to talk about collaboration, abstract lyrics, and visualizing her music. Download the lyrics to Code Blue to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song Things that make for a good collaboration experience; even working remotely Taking personal experiences and finding a metaphor and images to express them Finding visual images for cover art or music videos in line with the songwriting How Olivia refers to previous songs she’s written to inspire her current song Writing, or not writing, declarative choruses About Olivia Penalva Olivia Penalva is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter known for her ethereal vocals, emotionally rich melodies, and introspective storytelling.… Read the rest

    39 min.

  7. 19 mei

    Blues and Soul Songwriting with Secondhand Dreamcar

    Dana and Harry from Secondhand Dreamcar joined us to talk about writing their blues / soul song The Meaning. Download the lyrics to follow along. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge for 2026 to write a traditional country song How the band collaborates on songwriting and instrumental arrangements Dana tends to bring piano-based songs to the band, but not acoustic guitar The act of ditching songs or ideas that are not working When and how do you know when a song or idea is good?… Read the rest

    32 min.

  8. 12 mei

    Spinning real life into an abstract song with Avril Jensen

    We chatted with Montreal-based artist Avril Jensen about writing an abstract song from personal experience. Download the lyrics to Dog (everybody learns) to follow along. We talked about: Songwriting Challenge 2026: Write a Traditional Country Song Writing musically interesting melodies that are still catchy Writing the lyrics based on personal experience with actual dogs, but maybe it’s also a metaphor for a toxic relationship 80s French Canadian band The Box Does music theory get in your way of keeping things simple?… Read the rest

    32 min.
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