The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message from neo-soul, r&b artist, meadowhip. Cara also shares that having a stroke changed the course of her career and gave her a new outlook on life. This is an empowering conversation for any emerging artist who lacks the confidence and drive to back themselves and follow through on their ne...

With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? In this podcast episode we look at the benefits of a clear artist brand and release plan, plus answer the questions - who am I as an artist, how can I make the most of my music release, and how do I build an audience? Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to...

We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and playing festivals. Want the mentorship and guidance that Isabel had to help you get similar results? Find out more about Level Up Club here.  Timestamp: 4.22 - The transformation of an artist's role in the onlin...

In this episode, we answer commonly asked questions emerging artists have including: What is the best way for me to go about recording my songs? How do I choose the best songs for the album? How do I get clear on my artistic sound? What are the steps involved in the recording process?  Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out mo...

Explore commonly asked music industry questions that emerging artists have and best practices to level up your music business and take your songs from the bedroom to the stage, and beyond. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here.  Contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get...

French-Canadian songwriter and artist Émilie Landry shares how taking simple practical steps each morning helped her to write her second album in both French and English language. This is a conversation about not relying on talent alone, but building confidence and skill through the courage to take action.  Timestamp: 5:00 - Co-writing and collaborating with other musicians online  10:00 - A discu...

Receiving feedback on your songs can feel really scary, yet it’s been proven time and again that success doesn’t happen in isolation. Let us guide you through the process of giving and receiving relevant and helpful feedback on your songs so that you can create your best work yet.  Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativity, confidence, an...

Many musicians know that it takes years of practice to become proficient on their instrument. But with songwriters, that can all go out the window and they can get stuck for months on one song. This brings up the old quality over quantity argument and which approach is more likely to result in great songs. In this Club Conversation with bilingual Emmy-Award winning voice actor Kari Loya, we discus...

One of our listeners requested we write a song live on the podcast, and so we did! Take a listen to the creative process behind Francesca de Valence’s song “Houseboat”. Listen to how her melodic themes were created around harmonic progressions, and witness the surprise development from an exercise that resulted in this unique song. Song Credit: “Houseboat" - Written by Francesca de Valence. Perfor...

An open conversation with Australian songwriter Lisa Richards about her triumphant journey from addiction and abuse, to listening to and following her fierce and bright voice; a voice that pulled her out of the darkness to learn how to sing, play guitar, write songs and record, all the way to releasing her 8th studio album.    Timestamp: 4:20 - How music overtook Lisa’s old substance abuse pattern...

If you knew what it took to create a masterpiece, would you do it? In this podcast episode, master artist Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece. Find out how you can write your best songs and an album every year! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass .  Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativity, confide...

If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. Be inspired by the journey from folk songwriter to gospel artist with Hannah Acfield. Timestamp: 3:49 – How the pandemic created some positive circumstances for artists to write and record work 8:00 – A journey from folk songwriter to soul artist 12:27 – How...

Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. T...

Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting.  In Season Three of the podcast, we unveil more of the mystery of songwriting and what this magic can look and feel like, and that when you start to tap into this magic, you can rely on it to take your songwriting somewhere really special. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativ...

Join us live at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival where Francesca talks co-writing with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant). Whether you’re a seasoned co-writer or a first timer, this conversation is sure to offer up new ideas and inspiration to take your co-writing to the next level. Timestamp:  2:30 - Tia Gostelow 15:26 - Bryce Sainty  ...

A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their family folk band. Be treated to an intimate performance by Karen and her daughter Hazel Law.  Timestamp:  3:45 - Limitations songwriters put on their songwriting  8:17 - How weekly writing for 3 years has d...

There is no one path to live a creative life as a songwriter. There is no creative ladder to climb, or clear structure to operate within. We can only really sense if we’re on track or off track. And we all know that staying on track is going to result in growth and opportunities. As life constantly presents opportunities to get pulled off track, what’s your plan to stay on track and achieve everyt...

In this Club Conversation with Bobby Alu, we follow a thread of an idea very much like the songwriting process and touch on some beautiful moments - energy, instinct and intuition, and how listening to our inner feelings can guide us to new experiences and realms.  Bobby shares how he transformed feelings of nervousness as a songwriter to feeling more playful, purposeful and free. Also, be the fir...

Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience.  If you’re in any doubt about your songwriting, may this episode be your reality check, nourishing inspiration and a kick in the butt to move forward and see mammoth results.  Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativity, c...

Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. In this enlightening Club Conversation, Sam Buckingham shares how she persistently and consistently showed up to realise her creative potential, culminating in her latest album “Dear John”. A conversation jam-packed with wisdom, insight and learning opportunities. Timestamp:  9:45 - Developme...

When things get hard in the songwriting room, feel supported with this step by step guide. Plus discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! This is all about helping you to reclaim your songwriting power so that you write your best songs yet.  Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence . Get your creativity, confidence, an...

Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. The album was remotely produced between Perth, Australia and Nashville, USA, which leads to a conversation about developing trust in collaborative partnerships and how you can empower yourself in the recording studio. Plus, receive step by...

An insight into sound frequency and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness. Songwriters talk about how life-changing it feels to write songs. What is it about songwriting that is so life-changing? We offer up some next level insight into sound frequency and journalling and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness....

All the tips, inspiration and guidance to help you develop your songwriting skills and write your best songs yet. In Season Two of The Magic of Songwriting, we want to help you take your songwriting to the next level no matter where you are in your journey. We will share tips to help you keep going when sometimes it feels hard, ways that you can develop your skills to become a better songwriter, a...

Learn to build creative and professional networks in an effective and authentic way. In this Club Conversation with Roz Pappalardo, we discuss building necessary business skills for your career whilst staying open to the magic of creative collaboration. And whilst we’re in that empowering space, there are no guarantees in the music industry. So why not just please yourself and create what you want...