This is the second part of a lengthy session with musicologist, mentor and music producer, Michael Roberts. Includes many songwriting tips and insights. Myself and Michael talk all things songwriting and Michael as usual, shares many snippets of fascinating insights into the lives and minds of some of the great songwriters. Elvis Costello, Lennon and McCartney, Bob...

This is the 3rd and final part of the post “why songwriters are living a meaningful and purpose driven life”. Thanks for reading on…..     If there’s a very good chance of the song being cut and used for a release, what better reason to widen your goalposts and broaden your horizons? Sure, some lyrics can grate a little when it’s not what you...

This is the first part of a lengthy session in conversation with Michael Roberts. Myself and Michael talk all things songwriting and Michael as usual, shares many snippets of fascinating insights into the lives and minds of some of the great songwriters. Elvis Costello, Lennon and McCartney, Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson all get a mention. As a long-time friend and...

A great article/interview entitled “Tips of the Trade: Publishing Deals – the Dos and Don’ts” was published today in APRA|AMCOS’s online member magazine APRAP. I thought this a fitting follow-up to my podcast episode 05: Top 8 Reasons a Music Publisher will notice you. You can listen (or re-listen) to that episode here:...

Why is it that songwriters are living a meaningful and purpose driven life? This is Part 2, a continuation of Pt 1 Here Secondly, and a great place to start (see what I did there?), is to keep check on yourself. Make a checklist of the answers you have provided for yourself regarding your own emotions and reactions to the songs you consider to be wonderful. Memorise...

Speculation in songwriting. Karl speaks of the fundamental desires in the mind of a songwriter. The principles and beliefs we must adhere to as opposed to setting our sights on and aiming for what has already been done. If our aim is to make a difference, we need to be different. Inside Songwriting Podcast 07...

Why is it that songwriters are living a meaningful and purpose driven life?   Well, because sharing and rejoicing in our creativity and expressing ourselves artistically is not only an act of giving, but a celebration of our uniqueness. First, we must aim to be moved by our own art, that way when sharing, we are genuinely and authentically celebrating what we...

So excited to let you know that my eBook “The Free-Thinking Songwriter” is now available on iBooks stores worldwide and will soon be available everywhere that digital books are sold. Books The Free-Thinking songwriter is intended to be a songwriter’s companion, regardless of genre and whether or not you are a pro or a beginner, a hobbyist or...