I Wish I Knew THAT About Songwriting

James and Jamie talk about: - The Australian music industry - Treating music as a hobby - Writing lyrics from your subconscious - The difference between a good song and a great one - Rhyming schemes - The right way to be nervous for a session - When preparation meets opportunity - Splitting royalties fairly and paying writers - Approaching hard conversations the right way - Building relationships...

In this episode Jamie dives in to the business basics for every aspiring songwriter including the following; How to think about songwriting splits. The two 'pies' and how they affect your income. Why you need to be incredibly careful who is in the room when you start the song. Songwriting scenarios, case studies and how to avoid the pitfalls.  Most importantly why you DO NOT need to be s...

In this episode, Jamie takes a massive swing at the myth of writer's block, and why the reality is so much easier to overcome with some practical tools like the Inspiration Meter and The Backpack. --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram : @jamiekarlcoupe Jamie's Website : jamiekarlcoupe.com Get your song r...

In this episode, Jamie and Emily talk about: - Authenticity - How to write strong lyrics - Using shock to grab the listener's attention - The importance of having an interesting introduction - Using less instrumentation without having a boring production - Having the pay-off of the song show up at the right moment - The AABA structure - The best hooks are generally less than 5 words - Repetit...

In this fateful episode, Jamie and Xira talk about: - The challenges Xira faced starting songwriting at 25 - Embracing discomfort in writing sessions - Making connections, and using Triple J Unearthed - Writing with others - Breaking the norms - Knowing when perfect is the enemy of good - Working with Jantine - Dealing with rejection - Setting your fees - The difference between a good and a great...

Hello beautiful people! I wanted to keep it simple with a quick update and a simple question:  do you wonderful people want me to start a Discord community for the podcast? More details in the show.  Thanks as ever for your precious time.  Jamie  --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram : @jamiekarlcoupe Jamie's...

Today we are going to get REALLY nerdy about writing and in particular re-writing lyrics.  If you want to get stuck into the daunting task of re-writing lyrics, look no further than this!  Jamie takes you through his checklist of MUST DOs for wonderful, emotive and effective lyrics.  Developed and born from coaching sessions with listeners of this very show it covers everything from Raphy Murphy&a...

In this episode, Jamie and Hutcher talk about: - Writing from personal experiences - Jamie's sneaky songwriting tricks - Switching from playing professional football to music - Listening to your music as the listener - The transfer of skills from one industry to the other - How small changes can have a large impact on your song - The benefits of working in a studio - How to write a great, mem...

In this episode, Jamie and Emily talk about: - Non-linear song structures - Using foley - Musique concrète - Prosody - Through-composition - Building a character - Rhythm and groove - Trading space - Self-producing - Scott Rustin writing 13 songs in two hours - Motifs - Repetition - Repetition - Repetition - Using familiarity in your favor - Contrast - Copyrighting your songs - Songwriting competi...

So far I have had the unique pleasure of working with a number of you beautiful listeners in coaching sessions this year. It's really simple for me, I LOVE to help people one on one with their writing. I understand not everyone can afford coaching, that's why we created the show, but I am always happy to offer my time for free to nerdy souls like you. You can book a free 60 min Zoom call...

Jamie takes us through his top 3 picks from the new Morgan Wallen Album 'One Thing At A Time'. He also gives out some much needed thanks to some special individuals who supported him through a difficult period of poor mental health.  You can hear a little more about what happened and how we can all aim to deal with issues when they arise. We always keep it practical and positive on this...

This week we have a guest to remember. Aside from being an incredibly warm and insightful human, Mary Heather Hickman seems to never stop writing, releasing, and touring. Born and raised in Arkansas with country in her heart, she took the plunge and moved to Nashville to work as a writer. Finding herself with songs that she felt too personal to give away, the story of Mary Heather Hickman began. S...

In this episode, our hosts talk about: - Recurring verse motifs - Radical juxtaposition - Trading space - Lyrical short-term memory - Channeling your anxiety into a song - Paying homage to a particular period of music's past - Writing unique lyrics - Intros setting up the listener's expectations for the rest of the song - Contrast - Including the song's title into its lyrics - Lyric...

In this episode, the fourth installment of Emily's Helpdesk, our delightful hosts talk about: - The underlick - Having the title of the song pay off early - Repeating phrases that help progress your song - Use of silence and acapella - Writing poetically vs. journalistically - Giving the right amount of details to paint a picture - Writing consistently - Songs that have deep, detailed stories...

In this episode, Jamie and Rian talk about: - The impact setting unrealistic expectations for yourself has - How to motivate yourself to do the work - Learning to detach from external validation - Writing for self-expression is different to writing to connect with others - Listeners like to be connected with - By writing consistently, you'll discover what your style is - Why work towards writ...

In this episode, Jamie oozes (well-deserved) praise on Loyle Carner's Hugo. Besides that, he talks about: - Genre appropriation - Breakbeats and hip-hop - Prosody - The relationship between vocals and drums - How samples can make or break a song - and more. indeed. Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea tikihorea.com @tikiproducer --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://cale...

In this decompression session, Jamie talks about: - His Australia trip - Living as a manic-depressive - How to navigate both the highs and the lows - Way more. Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea tikihorea.com @tikiproducer --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram : @jamiekarlcoupe Jamie's Website : jamiekarlcoupe.co...

In this insight, Jamie dishes out advice for artists, with a focus on building a team. - Planning ahead helps set you on the right trajectory - How record deals and managers function nowadays - Stealing other artists' fans - What attracts a great manager - How good does your music need to be - The importance of playing shows, even if for free - The difference between an artist and a content c...

Welcome to the third installment of Emily's Helpdesk! As per the title, this episode focuses on one of our most engaged listeners, Mr. Scott Ruston. Topics covered include: - The importance of a strong intro as that's the first impression you make on the listener - Phonetics are very important. Pay attention to how the words you choose sound like - It's best to not use complicated w...

In this insight, Jamie talks about how a theater approach to developing a performance translates perfectly to songwriting. Ayesha Staley's Instagram Aryeh Kunstler's Instagram Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea tikihorea.com @tikiproducer --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram : @jamiekarlcoupe Jamie's W...

Jay Rence is a producer, mixing engineer and artist. Listen to this whole interview for some amazing, fresh ideas on production, songwriting, and work, in general. In this episode, J and Jay talk about: - How having a separate source of income from songwriting can free you to be as creative as you need to - Does Jay approach writing and producing for himself differently than he does when working w...

Apologies for the audio quality, this was an off the cuff interview. In this short episode, Jamie chats with Dylan Martinson, great songwriter, and the owner of a uniquely exceptional singing voice. The two fantastic dudes talk about: - Listening to podcasts while working out is a great way to exercise both your body and your mind - Being frugal for a while to help fund your songwriting career - P...

Welcome back to Jantine! This is the second interview we've done with her. In this episode, Jamie and Jantine talk about: - Songs drawing from personal experiences are usually the strongest ones - Dealing with low moments in your life in a healthy way - Taking your time when writing a song - Jantine's songwriting focus shifting over time - How to protect yourself from fraudsters - Having...

Griff Hosker is a historical fiction writer. Having sold over 2 million copies of his books, Griff is full of career, business and life advice for any creative person. In this fantastic interview, Jamie talks to Griff about: - How inspiration rewards the prepared - How Griff gamifies his workflow in order to be more productive - Working with your family - Griff's writing process - Why attenti...

In this episode, Jamie shares a mind hack to help you push through the pressure of 'making it' so you can actually make it. Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea tikihorea.com @tikiproducer --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min Jamie's Instagram : @jamiekarlcoupe Jamie's Website : jamiekarlcoupe.com Get your song reviewed:...