Songwriting: Behind-The-Scenes

What Dreamers Do

Dec 16 2021 • 37 mins

In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on songwriting and why I have a bit of impostor syndrome when it comes to calling myself a songwriter.
I also share tons of information that I normally give in my songwriting workshops, including information about: song forms and structures, rhyme schemes, formats, story songs, and ballads.
I also share some actionable tips for songwriters (and perhaps other creative souls) who might need a jog of creative inspiration!
Lastly, I share some "behind-the-song" details about one of my more popular songs from the back-catalog.
Even if you're not a songwriter, I hope you'll enjoy hearing about the process, with a bit of music along the way!

Links:
I Was an Oak Tree by Jonathan Byrd
Polaroids by Shawn Colvin
Summerflight by Carla Gover and Zoe Speaks
Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts song by Bob Dylan
Barbry Ellen by Carla Gover and Zoe Speaks

Learn a little about one of my "cheats" for serving my family healthy meals, even when I'm strapped for time!

Post-Roll with information about the Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy

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