On Songwriting

Derek Sivers On Songwriting

CD Baby founder Derek Sivers asks “What could we create that would be SO noteworthy, SO remarkable, that there’s no way it could be ignored?”

Kathy Kallick On Songwriting

All the musicians I’ve played with over the years have had their influence on me, on my singing, playing, and songwriting.
I definitely write to the strengths of the folks I’m playing with.

Jim Hurst On Songwriting

I tend to enjoy things I can musically and lyrically understand more than the overly cerebral or complex things.

Tim Stafford & Bobby Starnes On Songwriting

Once we have the pay-off line (sometimes the hook but not always) then we simply figure out how best to get from
point A to point B.

Caren Armstrong On Songwriting

How do I feel about what I’m expressing? Is it true? Is it worth listening to? I’m still discovering the song as it takes on it’s own life in public.

Whom Do You Inspire?

I saw a light in his eyes that I recognized and remembered from my own childhood, when a fancy guitar lick could make me spontaneously laugh out loud.

Dave Richardson On Songwriting

The songs that I have written come from real life experiences. I am really prolific when things are not going well!

Hints & Tips for Writing an Original Song

The memorability test: Is the melody one that you can hum or whistle? And like any other worthwhile pursuit—don’t give up, be persistent, be prolific.