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.                ...

Guest post by Michael J Roberts, Author of “33 Great Songs 33 Great Songwriters”       Behind That Locked Door – George Harrison After The Beatles officially broke up in 1970 George Harrison flowered for a time in ways no-one expected. The previously mildly productive song writer blossomed into a prolific writer and composer and the...

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

Guest post by Michael J Roberts, Author of “33 Great Songs 33 Great Songwriters”   Anchorage: Written by Michelle Shocked  This is an impossibly gorgeous song, instantly recalling a Dylan classic with its Positively 4th Street sound palette and its masterful level of storytelling. Michelle Shocked (Karen Johnson) was a misfit, activist folk singer...

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...

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 Smart goals for performing songwriters Pt 4 Smart goal no 4: A warm response to your in-between-song banter (memorable entertainment other than your actual songs) If we have stories to tell? Share them! Our audience want to take home something memorable and  that can come from a variety of events throughout one live show. In-between song stage banter can be as...