Finding the right songwriting coach is a lot more personal than people think. It’s not just about credentials or whether someone has a...
Songwriter Mindset
What Should I Expect From a Songwriting Coach?
If you’re thinking about working with a songwriting coach, the first thing you should understand is this: There are no official...
What Does a Songwriting Coach Actually Do?
It’s About Getting You Across the Finish Line A songwriting coach’s job is simple to describe, but much deeper in practice: To take...
Can You Really Learn Songwriting on Your Own?
Short answer: yes.Better answer: yes—but it’s a much longer road than most people realize. There’s a narrative out there that says...
Is Songwriting Coaching Worth It? (And When It’s Not)
Songwriting is one of the most personal creative pursuits there is. So it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions I hear from...
How to Study Songs (So You Actually Become a Better Songwriter)
Most Songwriters Listen… But Don’t Learn Most songwriters spend hours listening to music. But they don’t actually study it. They feel...
What Kind of Songwriter Are You? (The First Decision That Shapes Everything)
The Question Most Songwriters Skip Before you worry about melody, chords, or rhyme schemes, there’s a deeper question you need to answer:...
Why Serious Songwriters Never Stop Learning
Songwriters at every stage eventually ask the same question:“Would songwriting lessons actually help me?” The answer depends on where you...
If You Want to Be a Better Songwriter, Learn to Listen
If you want to become a better songwriter, I have one piece of advice that matters more than almost anything else: Listen more than you...