I Wish I Knew THAT About Songwriting – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Jamie had the unique privilege of receiving a very special message from a client and collaborator. And this simply set of messages gave way to a stream of emotions and inspiration that has led to this very episode. 

I take you through one man’s journey into the dark uncertain place that is creative burnout, ultimately culminating in lessons that we could all do well to learn and uphold in challenging times. 

A gift from him to all of us, enjoy! 

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• Writing Better Lyrics https://amzn.to/45NxOWy
• Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting https://amzn.to/44xTWmK
• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

In this charged-up mish-mash of an episode, Jamie dives into his reflections and predictions for AI technologies in the industry as well as a practical example of how YOU can turn one single line of lyric into an entire song. 

This insight was taken from a client session with the wonderful Yoel Weiss, I could keep telling you about exactly how it was done but why not just listen to the episode?

And as promised here is a gift from Alex Geringas to you!

You can check out ‘Complainy’ right here; 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/79q7xxbM3chsCPYnLW6RDD?si=bXIBVW6SSXmz9MZUsdTiJw

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Or you can use our affiliate links to these SONG CHANGING resources. We would all love you even more and every little helps.

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• Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting https://amzn.to/44xTWmK
• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

It’s not every day that songs fall out of us like divine gifts, but today was one of them. I’ve been working with Acuna, from Brazil for a number of years now. He’s a fantastic underground Drum and Bass DJ/Producer. 

We’ve been trying to find time to work on more projects together and he sent me a track just before I made my way out to LA at the start of this year. 

We often talk about setting aside time in order to write songs, so that’s just what I did. I didn’t plan to write the song this quickly but when given strict boundaries it’s funny how our creative brains can work. 

In this episode I take you behind the scenes of what happens when I write top lines and I dive into the details of how I like to go about the creative process. We talk lyrics, structure, imagery, melodies and I stumble across something pretty cool regarding how I like to write melody. 

Sending love from Mexico as I post this! 

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• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

Today, Callum and Jamie discuss Melodic Contrasting and why you need to get your head around this beautifully simple tool if you want to craft better songs. 

In this episode you'll discover: 

• How melodic contrasting works, why it works, and some examples to help you get started.
• Why you should be putting this tool into practice if you want to start crafting better songs today.  
• How you are already very familiar with this tool as you have been listening to it for as long as you've been listening to popular music. 
• How you can use melodic contrasting to take your ‘shower songs’ and turn them into effective, emotive bangers! 
• And finally... why it’s NOT all about going big, it’s just about providing the listener with enough contrast!

Show Links: 

• Pharrell Williams Masterclass (Maggie Rogers)
• Song of the Day Playlist on Spotify
• The Songwriter's Toolkit 'Free-DF'

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Today, Callum and Jamie continue their chat with Jantine Annika Heij. Jantine is a songwriter from the Netherlands who has worked with Skrillex, Hardwell, Exo, NCT 127, Rock Mafia, and released songs on Spinnin' Records, Universal Music Group, SM Entertainment and more. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How even published writers have days when they think about throwing in the songwriting towel and why self doubt is NO EXCUSE not to write. 
• Why it's a good idea to learn at least some music theory if you want to empower yourself as a songwriter. 
• What to expect from a music publisher, how to nurture relationships, as well as building a team of people you LOVE working with. 
• Why it's important to know when you can't contribute anything more to a writing session and it's time to say "goodbye" and leave. 
• Why it's important to have a side hustle as it will be a 'slow burn' for most songwriters, and you must be prepared to NOT make a living off songwriting alone.

Check out Jantine's playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nEhXdts9QbgztdkeH5rP7

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• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

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Today, Callum and Jamie chat with Jantine Annika Heij. Jantine is a songwriter from the Netherlands who has worked with Skrillex, Hardwell, Exo, NCT 127, Rock Mafia, and released songs on Spinnin' Records, Universal Music Group, SM Entertainment and more. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What kind of schedule you might have to keep up with, should you choose to write full time like this heroine. 
• Why collaboration is the only way to make meaningful progress with your craft. 
• How to work with artists and approach various songwriting briefs.
• Why mental health and self care are key to a sustainable career in songwriting, even if you can’t always avoid the dark depths. 
• Why clarity is KEY to great choruses!
• What makes a bad songwriting session, how you can avoid the pitfalls and the holy trinity of writing.  
• Why having the concept or title of your song first will open you up to more ideas.
• Accepting the inevitable struggle of being a songwriter and standing up to labels and publishers. 

Check out Jantine's playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nEhXdts9QbgztdkeH5rP7

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• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

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Today, Callum and Jamie discuss lyrical deep diving. A tool that is going to help you take your 'surface' or 1st layer lyrics deeper and grab the emotions of your listener. 

In this episode you'll discover; 

• Why lyrical deep diving is going to change your world of songwriting 
• Why SHOWING not telling is how we take our lyrics to an emotive place 
• The 5 levels that will unlock your ability to deep dive 
• How you can take something from cliche to 'no way', and how to get your head around writing better lyrics 
• The difference between hearing a lyric and FEELING it, and the power of empathy
• The 'set up science' of lyrics and why eliciting questions is the key! 

Be sure to check out the following for more on lyrical deep diving.

IMRO Songwriting Seminar with Pat Pattison

John Mayer Berklee Clinic

Pat Pattison - Writing Better Lyrics

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Today Callum and Jamie chat to singer-songwriter and busking king, Josh Gleaves. 

This week you'll discover; 

• How Josh uses live music and open mics to get instant and honest feedback on his original songs, allowing him to rewrite his ideas in a way most of us can't even understand. 
• How Josh managed to make two trips to Nashville, arrange songwriting sessions and meet some colourful characters, all before the age of 20 and on his own dime.
• What really makes a song emotive, particularly how Josh tries to maintain honesty throughout the writing process.  
• Why Josh thinks that real connection and emotional hooks beat manufactured ones every single day of the week. 
• Why Josh thinks Country Music is the most heartfelt and honest genre out there. 
• What it takes to make a living off music on the streets in the UK.

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Today, Callum and Jamie discuss who the creative and the critic are and why separating the two is going to help you create in a more focussed way. 

In this episode you'll discover:

• How to preserve your creative space and work in tandem with your critical mind.
• What happens when we put the creative and the critic in the same room?
• Why self-regulation and avoiding distractions is key.
• How we can use pressure to aid our creative process. 
• Ellis Paul’s Editing Wheel for Songwriters.

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If you feel like supporting the show, use our affiliate links to these SONG CHANGING resources. We would all love you even more and every little helps.

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• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

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In this episode, Callum and Jamie chat to ex-CCO for SoundVault and influencer marketing company SyncVault, Nathan Graves. 

A digital music pioneer, Nathan specialises in developing new artists, PR, Marketing, Music Licensing, Supervision, Sync and Streaming Models. He has enjoyed roles as the Head of Marketing at Universal NZ, Head of Jazz at Universal Music UK, as well as A&R Consultancy at Decca Records. 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How determination and a keen ear led to signing OMC's chart-topping single, ‘How Bizarre’.
• The difference between a good song and a GREAT song. 
• Why knowing what you’re looking for, what you’re good at, and where you sit in the market is so important if your goal is to be understood. 
• Why not every song has to be a hit. 
• Why there is sometimes no room for new songs on the radio and why you shouldn’t be discouraged. 
• Tips to help you get noticed in a noisy marketplace. 
• How SyncVault can help your songs cut through and find a platform online. 
• Why it’s important to find your people and be a good person… If you can’t help someone, maybe you know somebody who can?

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If you feel like supporting the show, use our affiliate links to these SONG CHANGING resources. We would all love you even more and every little helps.

• Writing Better Lyrics https://amzn.to/45NxOWy
• Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting https://amzn.to/44xTWmK
• The War of Art https://amzn.to/45tHLbW
• The Go-Giver https://amzn.to/3EigbST

Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea
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