A Songwriter’s vision has pattern and individuality. A scope that is our own. When our eyes and ears scan our environment, we zoom in and zoom around. Where we land, is what makes the difference. KB – Zen Songwriting...

When we “make stuff up” it shows. To tell the truth in our songs or to interpret someone else’s truth in our own genuine way, is better than to “make stuff up”. Zen Songwriting PDF...

  As songwriters, we must give ourselves every opportunity to ensure that we’re not settling for second best.   Zen Songwriting PDF  ...

As songwriters, we write because we must! but why must we?             Zen Songwriting PDF  ...

We, as songwriters have no reason to stop digging.   Zen Songwriting PDF  ...

Co-writing: Think, act, create and cook like a master chef! Zen Songwriting PDF...

  The collaboration of two minds. Co-writing, combining artistic thought, collaborating creatively. One of many great joys in life we can actually choose. Zen Songwriting PDF...

  Constructive Criticism As creatives, we are forever being told that we should take constructive criticism on the chin and heed the words of those who are being “honest” with us regarding our art. Sure…but what if their supposed expertise is in fact deconstructive? How can we tell the difference? Thankfully for us, as Free-Thinking Songwriters, we...

Let’s engage our listener throughout. Dynamic song structure only takes a little extra thought. Are we waiting for something to happen or is this song eventful at every step? Make something happen, every step of the way.   Happy songwriting!...

  When the words of our songs are meaningful, why would there be anything wrong with them rhyming? When our lyrics lack meaning and substance, no amount of rhyming can make the song great! Happy writing friends!...