99. 3 Songwriting Breakthroughs I’ve Experienced Recently

Dear songwriter,

Ever felt stuck in your songwriting process, unable to break through to a complete song? In this episode, I take you on the rollercoaster ride of my most personal battles with songwriting - the frustrations, the detours, and ultimately, the breakthroughs. The journey from a straying second verse to a moving narrative or from cliché-filled lyrics to emotionally charged phrases, we'll get into it today.

As any songwriter will tell you, our craft is a labor of love that often involves more labor than love! But the thrill of that "aha" moment, of hearing your creation come alive, is indescribable. In this episode, you'll witness—and perhaps relate to—my struggles and triumphs as I grappled with my second verse, wrestled clichés in my lyrics, and finally, embraced the beauty of simplicity in songwriting.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of aligning each verse with the main theme of the song
• Overcoming cliché lyrics for a deep, emotional connection with your audience
• Harnessing the power of simplicity in songwriting
• How changes can significantly improve the melody, tone, and resonance of a song
• Practical insights into the creative process of songwriting

Listen in to this week’s episode and discover how you, too, can work your way through those frustrating roadblocks in your songwriting process.

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