Dan Miller On Songwriting, Part II
Dan Miller is the founder and publisher of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, a bi-monthly print and online-based periodical (and companion audio CD) dedicated to presenting all aspects of the art of flatpicking the acoustic guitar. The following conversation concludes my interview with Dan that began with the previous post on March 22. Rick: Excellent insights, Dan. I totally resemble the part about getting excited about writing a new song only to do next to nothing to promote it beyond the people who already enjoy listening to my music. So what are some of the other changes you’re seeing...
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While each artist may have a different process, I found that the most prominent common thread amongst the songwriters I’ve interviewed is “Don’t try to write a hit. Don’t try to keep up with trends. Write from your heart.”
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Have you ever written a song that sounded too good to be true? Not in an ego-centric expression of “C’est moi, what an amazing songwriter am I!” but in the genuine sense of “This song sounds pretty good. It must already exist — I just can’t remember where I originally heard it.”
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Kathy Kallick has been leading bands and writing songs since 1975. Over the years, she has grown and evolved into an outstanding composer with over 100 of her original songs recorded and enjoyed by fans and listeners in Northern California, around the country and throughout the world. Rick: With so many songs already written and published, what inspires you to keep writing? Kathy: I can’t help but write songs. I have a very aggressive Muse who will not be denied! When I’ve tried to intentionally take a break from writing, it never works. Neither will it work for me to sit down...
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