Write A Song Podcast

This weeks podcast is about functional harmony. This is a common approach to creating chord progressions which move logically. Watch the related YouTube video : https://youtu.be/mV3YUXopehQ FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com One Hour Song Course : onehoursong.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

This weeks podcast is about using the circle of fifths to find a really simple major key chord progression. This is a common and powerful progression that you will be able to feel when you hear it! Watch the related YouTube video : https://youtu.be/TdZmjoRNSFw Learn more about the circle of fifths : https://youtu.be/RTq6MaS4s2w FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com One Hour Song Course :...

This weeks podcast is about something that is hidden in every chord and progression. Understanding this can help you to transform the way you approach writing chord progressions. Watch the related YouTube Video : FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com One Hour Song Course : onehoursong.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss how to inject some emotion into your songwriting. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments, available at writeasongpodcast.com . Thanks for listen...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss what a riff is and a few ways to go about writing riffs. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments, available at writeasongpodcast.com . Thanks for...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I ask the question : Why does everyone hate writing lyrics?! Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments, available at writeasongpodcast.com . Thanks for liste...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss what chord progressions are, why they are popular and also why they can be a limitation on your songwriting. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comme...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss what melody is, why people struggle with them and two broad approaches to writing melodies. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments, available at...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss a simple framework for writing a song. This was inspired by my new course “How to write your first song in one hour”. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I discuss the role of technology in shaping songwriting. This was inspired by a conversation on the Write A Song YouTube channel. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them i...

FREE Major Key Chord Guide : majorkeychords.com Write Your First Song In One Hour : onehoursong.com In this weeks podcast I answer a question from the YouTube community. What is a song? Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments, available at writeasongpodcast.com . Thanks for li...

In this weeks podcast I answer a question from the YouTube community. How can you link your verses to the chorus? Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this weeks podcast I take inspiration from my upcoming course, How to write your first song in one hour, and look at how to start your song with chord progressions. Click on transcript if you would like to read this podcast! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comments. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to...

In this weeks podcast I discuss how to get started with your songwriting. I talk about lyrical themes, sharing your work and copying your favourite songs amongst other ideas. The home of the podcast is now writeasongpodcast.com . This will take you to the Substack page to listen to episodes, leave comments and get the transcript. The podcast will continue to be available on Apple Podcasts and Spot...

In this weeks podcast I discuss how to express yourself through songwriting. I look at expressing strong, personal emotions in your songs by using several different techniques. Substack have rolled out a new transcript feature, so if you would like to read this podcast that is also available to you! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes then leave them in the comme...

In this weeks podcast I discuss Choruses. What they are, why they are important and how to make the most of them in your own songwriting. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions then leave them in the comments. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.writeasongpodcast.com

In this weeks podcast I discuss the basics of rhythm and the importance it has in songwriting. If you want to learn about time signatures in detail then check out this video 👇 If you have any questions, comments or suggestions then please leave them under this post. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

In this weeks podcast I discuss 3 popular song forms. Song forms are also known as song structures. They show you how the different parts of a song work together and where they repeat. It is like an overview or map of your song. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions then leave them under this post. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

In this weeks podcast I respond to a single comment from the community. I feel like I have a lot of information, but don’t know where to start This was in response to a community post you can see here. I discuss an approach to get started, and briefly talk about the different parts that make up a song. If you want to explore these further then here are some YouTube playlists for you : Lyrics - htt...

Welcome to the first episode of the Write A Song Podcast! I discuss a question from a YouTube viewer about not being able to finish off songs. You can see the community post here. I listen to a song for the first time, listen for yourself below. Suggested by a viewer on this video. And I provide a quick songwriting tip for you to try out. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions then lea...