IS Ep 19: Rhyming Patterns in Songwriting   In this “inbetween-isode” Karl speaks of rhyming, repetition, choruses and a whole heap of ramblings about songwriting as well as something a little different towards the end.   IS Ep 19: Rhyming Patterns   Listen right here on the site by clicking the link above or click on the image below to go...

IS Ep 18: Waiting Around? Great Song Dynamics. In this episode, Karl talks about song dynamics, #TheVoice and waiting around. If we really want to be ready for the magic and that inexplicable creative spark, here are a few thoughts and some questions we can ask ourselves in order to ensure that we’re giving ourselves a good shot at being ready! IS Ep 18...

Super happy to bring you this interview with Caitlin Harnett. We discuss Caitlin’s recent recording and touring experiences in Canada and the USA as well as producer and song choice talk during an album project.                       Click on the image to go straight to iTunes. Alternatively, this podcast...

Part 2 of a super inspirational chat Karl has with Michael J Roberts. From the cliff tops of Sydney to wherever you are in the world, to talk about the author’s new book “33 Great Songs 33 Great Songwriters”. This is an incredibly insightful conversation in two parts, leaving all levels of songwriters with some amazingly inspirational...

In this episode, Karl invites Michael J Roberts back to the cliff tops to talk about the author’s new book “33 Great Songs 33 Great Songwriters”. This is an incredibly insightful conversation in two parts, leaving all levels of songwriters with some amazingly inspirational food-for-thought.                ...

How to find someone to co-write songs with Inside Songwriting Podcast Episode 014. There are many ways to approach how to find someone to co-write songs with. In this episode Karl’s shares a few tips and ideas as well as more inspirational thoughts on songwriting.                     Links mentioned in this...

5 Great Tips For Writing Lyrics                 In this episode, Karl shares 5 great tips for writing lyrics. As per Karl’s request in this episode, please leave suggestions either in the comments in the contact form below or by voicemail on the speakpipe tab (right side bar): Don’t forget, Karl has a 7 Step...

Interview with Golden Guitar Winner Luke O’Shea                     In this episode, Karl interviews Golden Guitar winner Luke O’Shea. As well as sharing his feelings upon becoming a 3 times Golden Guitar Winner Luke reveals some wonderful songwriting insights, tips and ideas. We also hear from Luke about...

In this episode Karl shares 5 humble yet smart goals for performing songwriters and an update on some recent red carpet goings on. Hi friends,  I’m also posting these 5 goals in written form as separate blog posts. Goal number 1 is already up but of course you can hear them all in this podcast. In the recording I forgot to mention the name of Michael...

What are YOU going to do in 2014 to further develop your craft? How are you going to do the best you can to write more and better songs? Here are some of the things I’ve already started doing and I intend to share with you as I go, what other useful and purposeful practices I put in place to ensure that I’m doing everything I can to further develop and be excited...