I Wish I Knew THAT About Songwriting

Jamie has just got back from working in the UK again, this time with some stories about an exciting new rock band that has been the subject of national interest in the UK for some time now.  More importantly for you, he's going to dive into exactly how he has managed to engineer, manage and execute on these opportunities so that you might be able to do the same, stories are the best way to lea...

In this interview, Pete and Jamie talk about: - Pete is looking for the top unsigned artists in the UK! - The Unsigned Collective is looking for your music, not social media numbers - Competition prizes - How the music industry evolved in the last 30 years - Ageism - Is 35 too late to start writing music? - Pete’s history - The DIY culture in the 80s - Confidence - Your brand is your business - Wr...

In this interview, Grace and Jamie talk about: - Cowriting - The pros and cons of writing with a team - Caring for the people you’re working with - Confidence vs arrogance - Hearing vs listening - Reference tracks - Moving from classical music to contemporary music - Being honest with yourself - The paralysis of potential - Shame cycles - Discipline - It takes sensitivity to write - “Never waste a...

In this episode, Emily and the team talk about: - How Georgann and Ed got started with music - Their history as Nova Noir - The importance of being surrounded by supportive people, especially parents - Focusing on the story in songwriting - Who to get your affirmation as a songwriter from - Staying productive during long sessions and knowing when to stop - The importance of physical exercise - Kno...

Jamie gives you an update on what it is like to be a songwriter balancing multiple projects, commitments and how to respond to let downs and perceived failure. He talks about Ellysse Mason, Ed Graves, Serel Yereli, Rainbow Wood Studios and much much more while on the road in the UK. ---------------Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60minJamie's Instagram:...

*We had huge issues with the audio files, so all we have is the Zoom audio.* In this episode, Daniele and Jamie take a big old plunge into the vast and often confusing world of creativity and mental health. They take on mammoth subjects like how to defeat the great enemy 'Resistance' and how taking good care of your body is the often-forgotten key to a healthy process of creativity. Daniel...

Another update on the road as I am in the UK this week working with artists, leading workshops and reflecting on how I can best do what I do!  This episode I wanted to dive into Talent, Work Ethic Mentoring and some of the stories that have helped me to make my way slowly into this beast of a music industry.  All my love as ever, Jamie x  --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: h...

We are making our way through the second round of questions from our budding and beautiful discord community.  We tackle some big fish today and I really enjoyed trying to make sense of some of the concerns that songwriters face each and every single day.  If you'd like to contribute questions to a future show, we would love to have them! Reach out using our contact info below and why not joi...

Grammy-winning, Emmy and Annie-nominated composer and songwriter Alex Geringas had 16 #1 hits in Germany before moving to Los Angeles in 2011. His songs have been performed by Snoop Dogg, Jessie J, Timbaland, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Mary Lambert, Ben Schwartz, Dove Cameron and many more. In this episode, Alex and Jamie talk about: - Alex's origin story - His philosophy on production - The impor...

It's here! The Rick Rubin talk! In this episode, Jamie and Emily talk about: - Rubin’s early life - Why consuming all types of art is vital to your art - Having the right mindset helps keep you focused - Being in service of the song - The ministry of presence - Analysis of RHCP’s Under the bridge - The Barnum Effect - Using harmony to keep the listeners excited - Making music that you like -...

This is the start of something special where Jamie takes you behind the curtain on his coaching sessions to explain some of the practical tools from the show in action.  We will be talking about Lyrical Deep Diving, OF COURSE, how to approach key and bpm in your demos and quite a few more little gems that my wonderful clients gave me permission to share with you all, so thank YOU for listening and...

Rian talks to Jamie, and vice-versa, about: - Jamie's motivation behind starting the podcast - The overarching topic of this episode is building relationships effectively - How to know if you're a good songwriter - Your personal life (health, relationships) deeply impact your songwriting - Being genuine - Being a good songwriter is a prerequisite to you having a long career in the indust...

In this episode Jamie takes us through how he collaborated with the producer Jamahl Augustine on their upcoming track and how to go about recording, exporting, editing and finishing vocals for a project! Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from the excitement of writing a new song with someone to sending off that finished product AND finding the right way to talk about money? Well, here you...

In this first double-digit episode, E&J talk about: - Multilingual lyrics and how they help the song connect to a more varied listener base - The importance of diction - How cool Tiki Horea is (aw, shucks, you guys) - Pizzicato string parts can help fill in sparser sections - Writing and producing out of the box - Using drums recorded by a great drummer - Contrast - Trading space - Listener ba...

Today we dive into the 'EVEN more craft section' of SIR/King Ralph Murphy's wonderful book on the laws of songwriting. I have thoroughly enjoyed taking you through this stunningly simple book and hopefully doing justice to one of songwriting's most charitable and practical minds; Enjoy! And if you feel like picking up the book you can find it right here! Laws Of Songwriting (Ra...

Once again I have the privilege of addressing some of the questions posted in our wonderful Discord community!  Today we take a swing at; Recording vocals for 'new' singers and how to perform in the booth! What makes a demo recording?  Should you listen to your own songs? Is it worth learning cover songs? If you want to join the discord community just send us an email or DM, we would be...

In the last single-digit episode, E&J talk about: - Show, don’t tell-type lyrics - Provide just enough detail to the listener so they want to find out more - The Barnum Effect - The Ralph Murphy fundamentals of songwriting - What is a good intro? - Playing with the listeners’ expectations - Nostalgiaaaa - Genre mixing - Creating interest by changing the subdivision of the beat - Crowd particip...

This one I THINK says it all on the tin!  But here are some notes for you badgers who like to follow closely;  - Talking the calls with Jamahl  and how I know him - Splits and fees / adjusting the track / what a producer wants - Logic templates / set up/ presets / plugins / gear - Melodic mining / structuring the melody / post chorus - Dash and Fill + Surface Pop - ABC writing - Nail the hook / 5t...

Welcome to part two of the Ralph Murphy journey into his ‘Laws of Songwriting’ bible.  In this episode we dive into the more practical and tangible aspects of his teachings and look at the importance of having a ‘point’, how you set it up, pay it off and why you need to think about craft whenever possible.  Get in touch; iwishiknewthatpod@gmail.com --------------- Book a free consultation call wit...

In this episode Jamie dives into the wisdom, wit and practical grit of our podcast favourite Mr Ralph Murphy.  Our aim is to dive into his book ‘Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting’ and give you the golden nuggets you might not have heard about so far on the show. This is only part 1, don’t worry!  We highly recommend you pick up the book as soon as you can, if you like the show you are GOING to love to...

This might well be the most important episode we have ever recorded on the show; it's an old adage that it's not WHAT you know but WHO. Okay but who cares? I wanted to bring to light exactly how I have built, maintained and lost the relationships that have defined my career as a writer so far, almost case by case.  Because old wisdom and cliches are not helpful until they are broken down...

This one is very much what it says on the tin!  We cover some wonderfully insightful questions from our beautiful Discord community, including Publishing Deals, Demo Decorum and the 5 steps to stable mental health and energy.  If you want to join the discord let us know!! J x  --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram...

Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about when it comes to songwriting camps and retreats? How do they work? How much should they cost? And how do you know if they are right for you? Jamie shares his thoughts, stories, explanations and experiences on the topic. There are numerous benefits to camps and retreats as well subtle but important differences to watch out for. Not to mention the sh...

Number 8!!! In this EIGHTH episode, J&E talk about: - The underlick - The importance of a catchy intro - Writing bilingual songs without alienating your audience - Re-using the hook in different sections of the song - Contrast in the bridges - Trading space - Word economy - Rule of Three - Using arrangement to enhance emotions - Making unconventional song structures work - The use of breath to...

What even IS a songwriting session and how do they work in practice?  Jamie takes the time to take you through the different stages of a songwriting session, what tends to happen and most importantly which TOOLS you need for the occasion.  As ever, if YOU have a question, don't hesitate to fire it our way through the usual channels!  Thanks to Georgia for pushing me to record this! ----------...