5 Smart goals for performing songwriters Pt 3 Goal no 3: Audience reaction during at least one song in your set – memorable moments during songs that have lasting impact. If none of the songs in your set have a sing-a-long part that’s easy for an audience to lock into, create one! It can be one word or part of a line. I’m certain that as a songwriter you are...

How to write a song about your hometown ….and how to do that whilst not writing something that’s been done many times before. What’s your point of difference? “You know those thoughts that you keep in the shadows? Shine-a-little-light on them and start giving them names” – Zen Songwriting Zen Songwriting PDF These thoughts are shared...

Can a trend or fashionable style of music affect your own songwriting? Is that a good or bad thing? These thoughts are shared for all levels of open-minded songwriters. Songwriting is a beautiful craft. Those compelled to create are fortunate ones. Why? Because we are fulfilling our creative purpose and bringing value to others. In these bite-sized video blogs, Karl...

How important is it for songwriters to research the songwriting and even dissect the inspirational songs that have gone before us?   Ask yourself: Okay, I’m moved by this song….but what exactly is it about the song that’s doing this to me? These thoughts are shared for all levels of open-minded songwriters. Songwriting is a beautiful craft. Those...

5 Smart goals for performing songwriters Pt 2 Goal number 2: One devoted new fan. One devoted new fan from every show is a massively underrated goal for most performing songwriters. I’ve often heard artists declaring that they want the whole audience to buy their album and to be new devoted fans. Music is such a personal preference that this is a very rare and...

  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!...

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...