88. How and Why I’m Shaking Up My Songwriting Process

Podcast Show Notes:

Dear Songwriter,

Is your songwriting process starting to feel a little bit stale?

Like you’re starting the same way, continuing the same way, and finishing the same way?

I was feeling this recently, and it brought me to recording this episode on: why shaking things up can be so powerful and how YOU can apply it to your own songwriting.

Why Shake Things Up:

  1. Grow as a Songwriter and Musician:

    • Breaking free from creative constraints

    • Embracing evolution in musical style and expression

  2. Break Habits:

    • Identifying and challenging repetitive chord progressions

    • Overcoming the comfort of routine for fresh inspiration

  3. Force Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone:

    • The importance of discomfort in fostering creativity

    • Encouraging exploration in songwriting

  4. Try New Styles or Genres:

    • Experimenting with diverse musical landscapes

    • Broadening your artistic horizons

How You Can Shake Things Up:

  1. Set Your Own Limitations:

    • Imposing rules to challenge your creative process

    • Experimenting with limitations to unlock innovative ideas

  2. Pick a New Starting Point:

    • Breaking away from your usual instrument at first

    • Exploring alternative sections to kick off the writing process

  3. Complete Melody and Lyrics Sooner:

    • Locking into the fundamental elements

    • Avoiding getting bogged down by the many pathways in the songwriting process

Let's dive into the episode to break down these points and expand your songwriting palette!

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