Tag: songwriter
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There’s room for everyone in the music industry
There’s space for everyone in the music industry—you don’t have to be at the top to belong. Success isn’t just about being part of the small percentage of artists getting millions of streams. At the core of it, we make music because we love it. If that passion wasn’t there, we wouldn’t be doing it.…
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Creativity and the negative dream squashers
If you’re a creative person with big dreams and an exciting future, be selective about who you share your plans with. Not everyone will understand, and some might try to discourage you, focusing only on potential problems and even trying to sabotage your efforts. Some people are content with a life of passive entertainment and…
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Songwriting in nature
I went up north and found a cabin in the woods that was for rent. It was basically in the middle of nowhere surrounded by trees. It was perfect. I checked into the cabin and unpacked. I had all my recording equipment with me, including an acoustic guitar and electric guitar and a portable midi …
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Would you check out my band? I’m an independent songwriter
I currently have 25 followers on Spotify and I would love it if you gave my music a listen and support me with a Spotify follow if you like it. Or a like and follow on the music service you use most. Thank you for your support! Thank you for checking it out and supporting…
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The Def Leppard influence on my songwriting and guitar
The summer night I first heard Def Leppard, blasting from a boombox during a game of ‘Kick the Can,’ remains etched in my memory. It was Pyromania on cassette, and the sheer energy of it all blew my young mind. That experience ignited a lifelong passion for rock music. Years later, armed with a guitar…
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Inspired to write
Be inspired by nature to write music. There is beauty everywhere you look—in the plants, trees, rivers, and the sky. There’s nothing that needs to be done; just leave the to-do list for now and focus on what inspires you to write a song. Take inspiration from what you see; it doesn’t have to make…
Coffee & a Playlist 