Songwriter's Toolbox

Want to learn what makes great songs great? In each podcast of the Songwriter's Toolbox we highlight a professional songwriting tool. But you don't have to know music theory - the show is meant to be accessible to everyone. Music lovers love it because they can hear more of what's going on in songs. Songwriters love it because they learn practical tools to improve their own songwriting. The Songwriter's Toolbox is where I keep that tools that I use in my role as the Song Analyst on national weekly radio program Art of the Song - Creativity Radio (www.artofthesong.org). It's also the title of my forthcoming book! FYI: In my daily life I'm Creative Director for Chocolate Strawberry Studios (www.ChocolateStrawberryStudios.com).
Some good insights
04/15/2019
I thought the episode on phrasing was useful. Simple songwriting technique I never would have thought of. On a similar topic I always wonder about how artists pick their moments to NOT use lyrics, putting in ahhhs, yeahs or nah nahs etc. lady Gaga, Charlie Puth, Billy Joel, Springsteen, all use these fillers often. Newer songs like Sweet But Psycho, Havana, Girl Like You use it a lot too. Would be interesting to understand why and how they use this technique. Or even holding notes for measures and measures.
Great podcast, any more episodes????
10/06/2007
I like the first installment, but when are you going to do more? I am anxiously waiting!!
Talking over his own head
09/13/2017
I only listened to the episode on modes, but he doesn't seem to know his music theory well enough to be taking about it. I like what he's trying to do, but it comes across more as a guy trying to impress you at a party than someone who knows what they're talking about.
Incredible Resource!
05/29/2017
Please bring this back!
More Please!
04/14/2011
This is the best podcast on Songwriting available! I would be willing to PAY for more! Please please please! More!
Inspiring
03/11/2010
I'm enjoying the style of this podcast. It is fueling the desire to make songwriting a part of my everyday routine rather than something I pick up every 6months or so.
Awesome !!!
09/09/2009
Thanks, very helpful.....
Great resource and credentials...
08/26/2009
I like this, but I wouldn't mind hearing more examples per podcast or a more in depth analysis and explanation of the tools in use.
Need More !!!!
12/30/2007
We Need More
Pretty informative but I'm with that first guy, when are you putting out another one?
12/11/2007
I think my tittle says it all.
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- CreatorMichael Shorr
- Years Active2007 - 2011
- Episodes13
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Copyright Michael Shorr. All Rights Reserved.
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