88. How and Why I’m Shaking Up My Songwriting Process

Dear Songwriter,

Is your songwriting process starting to feel a little bit stale?

Like you’re starting the same way, continuing the same way, and finishing the same way?

I was feeling this recently, and it brought me to recording this episode on: why shaking things up can be so powerful and how YOU can apply it to your own songwriting.

Why Shake Things Up:

1. Grow as a Songwriter and Musician:
   • Breaking free from creative constraints
   • Embracing evolution in musical style and expression
2. Break Habits:
   • Identifying and challenging repetitive chord progressions
   • Overcoming the comfort of routine for fresh inspiration
3. Force Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone:
   • The importance of discomfort in fostering creativity
   • Encouraging exploration in songwriting
4. Try New Styles or Genres:
   • Experimenting with diverse musical landscapes
   • Broadening your artistic horizons

How You Can Shake Things Up:

1. Set Your Own Limitations:
   • Imposing rules to challenge your creative process
   • Experimenting with limitations to unlock innovative ideas
2. Pick a New Starting Point:
   • Breaking away from your usual instrument at first
   • Exploring alternative sections to kick off the writing process
3. Complete Melody and Lyrics Sooner:
   • Locking into the fundamental elements
   • Avoiding getting bogged down by the many pathways in the songwriting process

Let's dive into the episode to break down these points and expand your songwriting palette!

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