Elliott Smith — arguably the finest songwriter of his generation — shares with us his tips for songwriting. Combining equal parts lazing on the couch with being true to and trusting your gut, it’s a great resource to have, particularly as he is with us no more. Check it out inside…
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A pretty open answer to a young fan's question. Stay tuned for more great videos.
October 27, 2008
Over the next few months we will be sharing with you the key moments when the songwriting greats broke through, and found their voice. We’ll start with an appropriate place to begin - Bob Dylan.
October 27, 2008
Coming soon - add YOUR best songwriting tip to our 101 Songwriting Tips. We aim to have the best collection of ideas for inspired songwriting right here.
1. Forget about “Songwriting“, and the idea that you need to create something new out of thin air. Think of it instead as “song-composting,” “song-mulching,” or “song-smoothie-ing,” as Jeffrey [...]
September 27, 2008
A short documentary on George Harrison - who courageously stepped up to the mantle of songwriting whilst under the epic shadow of Lennon and McCartney. It highlights the importance of putting in the hours, and allowing yourself to make mistakes - to reach the rewards.