Archive for June, 2008
Songwriting Tool – Oblique Strategies
Oblique Strategies (with the subtitle “over one hundred worthwhile dilemmas”) is a set of published cards first created in 1975 by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt.
It was designed to break creative deadlock by generating thought, discussion and inspiration from randomly chosen phrases or a cryptic remarks written on seperate cards. Oblique Strategies is now in its fifth edition.
I’ve mentioned Brian Eno before in my blog post “Favourite Songs – “By This River” By Brian Eno”.
In the post I mentioned that the song “… shows that Eno is a songwriter of extreme confidence”. Why wouldn’t he be confident with a songwriting tool like Oblique Strategies at his disposal.
A number of songwriters have used the concept of randomness as a songwriting idea generator.
Most notable of these writers is David Bowie who used the technique of cutting up words, throwing them up in the air and creating lyrics from the end result.
If my general knowledge is correct the songs that were written in this way are featured in his albums “Low” (1977), “Lodger” (1979) and “Scary Monsters” (1980).
I have been facinated by the Oblique Strategies concept for a long time and even though I’ve never used it as yet, I can see how they would be very helpful in my own songwriting process.
Like everyone else, I have songwriting ideas in my archive that I can’t seem to progress any further because I’ve set the idea in concrete. Every time I revisit the idea I find myself playing the same things over and over again.
It’s in these types of situations that I’d find the Oblique Strategies concept useful.
If you have taken my advice in my blog post “Brainstorming Possible Song Titles” and “Expanding On Your Possible Song Titles” you’d have a very large collection of lines, phrases and semi completed songs at your disposal.
Look at this list as your own personal set of Oblique Strategies.
Even if one line from your list sparks an idea that finishes a song that you’ve been agonising over for ages, it would’ve been well worth the effort.
Personally, I have a huge list that I add to every week. Pages and pages of random lines and phrases that I get from all sorts of places. I wonder if there’s a way I can share them with you.
Maybe we can create our own collective list of strategies and work on them together. What do you think?
In the meantime, here are some other Oblique Strategies links for you to look at:
Oblique Strategies Widget For MAC
Oblique Strategies – Web Version 1
Oblique Strategies – Web Version 2
Oblique Strategies – Web Version 3
Oblique Strategies – Web Version 4
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: david bowie, brian eno, oblique strategies, songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting tool, songwriting help, songwriting idea, songwriting blog, corey stewart
How To Make The Most Out Of Open Mics
As a performing songwriter almost any opportunity to perform is valuable however when you’re just starting out and you don’t have much performance experience you instantly get caught up in a vicious catch-22 situation.
How can you get the experience needed to secure the gigs you want unless you actually perform gigs to get the experience?
This is where the open mics come into play.
Open mics are just that, an open performance forum, an opportunity to play and to get your songs out there and they’re not just for beginners either.
Established songwriters (me included) use open mics to showcase their best stuff or, to road-test brand new stuff to an appreciative and performer-friendly audience.
Even though the audience is generally comprised of the other performers and their friends and fans, the atmosphere is one of encouragement and for anyone who’s just starting out that’s so important.
Most songwriting organizations have their own showcase night that members can perform their songs to an attentive audience. That’s how I got started on my performing songwriter journey, playing at SCALA showcases.
Good songwriting organizations should also have information on where and on what nights open mics are on in your area. My suggestions for getting the most out of open mics are this:
1. Decide that you are going to go and DO IT!
I know how it feels to build up the courage to do something like this. You say you’re ready but then your inner critic tells you that you can’t.
Physically going to an open mic session can be seen as a major win in the first place. Just do it!!
2. Don’t put yourself under any pressure to perform. Go and check it out first.
Take your instrument if you like but if you don’t want to perform that night, don’t do it. Before I played my first ever solo gig at SCALA I went and just checked it out.
I soaked up the scene and met some really nice people. It was those people that encouraged me to get up and perform. Even though my first gig was truly terrible, it was a start.
3. Make sure you’re prepared
If you are going to perform make sure that you know the songs beforehand. If you need to use a music stand so you can read the lyrics then bring one. It’s ok to do that.
If you’re musically prepared then that becomes one less thing to worry about.
4. Make yourself known to the MC
Open mics have an MC that introduces the acts and keeps the night running smoothly. This MC is usually the person who runs the open mic night as well. Get to know them.
The more they know you the better your experience will be.
The MC is someone who cares about nurturing new talent and in this music industry that seems to be running on instant gratification it’s a rare thing to find people who are willing to help out and develop talent.
These are the people you want to have on your side when you’re starting out and learning the ropes.
5. Allow yourself to be nervous
Nerves are not a bad thing. It means that you care about what you do. Even though I’ve been performing for over twenty years, I’m still in the toilet 10 minutes before going on stage.
If I ever stopped being nervous before a gig then that’s the time for me to quit as it means that I have stopped caring about myself, my art and my audience.
In time you will learn how to channel your nerves in a positive way however, deep breathing and trying to relax before you go on is still the best thing to do.
Don’t start comparing yourself to the other performers and don’t overthink about what you’re going to do. Just focus on the here and now and perform.
6. Enjoy yourself
You have waited for this moment for a while and now you’re doing it so enjoy and remember, the audience is there for the music not because they have to be there, they want to be there. They want you to do well, play to them.
Find out where the open mics are in your area and go to all of them, check them out, get to know people and have fun. You never know where the experience might take you.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: scala, songwriter, songwriting, songwriting tip, songwriting help, songwriting organization, songwriting idea, songwriting blog, corey stewart
Aleve® “MOVEMENT” Jingle Writing Contest
I received an email today about a jingle writing contest called “ALEVE® Good Moves Worth Singing About!”
Now being an Australian I had no idea what ALEVE® was, however from looking at their website I found out that it’s pain relief medication from the USA and the makers of ALEVE® want you to write a jingle for it.
Cool!
I had a look at the terms and conditions and found out that it’s only open to US citizens which counts me out but there’s no reason why I shouldn’t share it with everybody else.
Here are the official rules for the “ALEVE® Good Moves Worth Singing About!” jingle contest.
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No Purchase Necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. To enter visit www.aleve.com. Please see website for details. Entries must be submitted by 06/30/2008.
Contest ends 06/30/2008.
Prizes: 1 Grand Prize – Winner may receive the opportunity to receive on air radio play of their jingle and a $2500 cash prize. (ARV is between $2,500 and $7,500).
Odds depend on number of eligible entries received.
Open to legal U.S. residents 21 years of age or older. Void where prohibited, restricted, or taxed by law.
For complete rules, go to www.aleve.com.
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If you want to enter go to the website and check it out. Remember, the contest ends at the end of this month so get started.
Good luck!
Until next time, happy writing
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting zen, songwriting idea, songwriting help, songwriting blog, corey stewart
Corey Stewart – “Seeing Stars”
I’d like to share with you one of my favourite songs. It’s called “Seeing Stars” and it’s all about how you feel when you love (or are in love with) something so much it physically hurts.
The version of “Seeing Stars” you’re about to hear was recorded at a couple of years ago. It’s been downloaded from my MySpace page. You can get to it here.
I love playing this song live. It gets a great reaction everytime.
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Seeing Stars
© C. Stewart 2008
Dmaj7 Bm Dmaj7 Bm
Dmaj7 Bm
Hold the phones and stop the press
Dmaj7 Am
This will be better than the rest
Gmaj7
Coz my head is spinning
Em
And I am seeing stars
You gave me life from a single breath
No truer words have now been said
Coz my head is spinning
And I am seeing stars
Em F#m
I feel so dizzy I need to rest
Gmaj7 F#m
With this feeling I got in my chest
Em
Oh, I see the world now
Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Bm
Through the eyes of love
Am Gmaj7
Oh, my head is spinning
Em Dmaj7 Bm Dmaj7 Bm
And I am seeing stars
I build a world in which you can live
And give you all the space to move within
But I’m hardly breathing
As my eyes well up with tears
I want to hold you in my arms
And drown in your presence
Your light and your love
Coz my head is spinning
And I am seeing stars
I feel so dizzy I need to rest
With this feeling I got in my chest
Oh, I see the world now
Through the eyes of love
Oh, my head is spinning
And I am seeing stars
Oh, my head is spinning
And I am seeing stars
My head is spinning
And I am seeing stars
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As you can probably tell I’m a real sucker for the Major 7th chord. Burt Bacharach has a lot to answer for 
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting idea, songwriting help, songwriting blog, corey stewart
The Benefits Of Asking Lots Of Questions In Your Songwriting
I came across a really good songwriting article today called “Here’s A Songwriting How To – Ask Questions” by John Cowell.
In this article he outlines some benefits of asking questions in your songs and cites Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ In The Wind” as an excellent example of the effectiveness of “showing, not telling” the listener through your songs.
Here is the article “Here’s A Songwriting How To – Ask Questions” for your enjoyment…
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Here’s A Songwriting How To – Ask Questions
By John Cowell
Here’s a songwriting how to. Ask questions and improve your songwriting.
This is an amazing songwriting tool that will help make your songs stand out above others. It’s simple and effective. You can learn to write a song by using questions.
Asking questions is a great tool to improve your rock songwriting, country songwriting, gospel or any other kind of songwriting. People are more interested in content that gets them involved actively in the song. Asking questions is a simple way to do this.
Try this, just change your lines of lyrics and pose them as questions.
For example, “You look worried that we’re over.” into “Are you worried that we’re over?” Questions get the listener involved in your song and that’s very good for your song.
In this example not only does it get the listener involved it changes the whole context of the interaction.
You are reaching out to the listener not telling them something. You’re showing you’re concerned about them. It’s a small change but it makes a huge difference in emotionally connecting with the listener.
There are many ways to pose a question. It can turn the weak words in a lyric like “are, is, how, can, etc. into much more powerful action words. Questions put your line of lyric into action and give it extra life.
There are examples everywhere of great songwriters that use this technique all the time. Look at the lyrics to some of your favorite songs and see how many of them use questions. You will be surprised how many do.
Another advantage of asking questions is that you can ask a series of questions and it will give your lyric parallel structure. This is also a good thing as it is repetition.
Look at songs like Bob Dylan’s “Blowing In The Wind” or songs like “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”
What I like about Blowing In The Wind” is Dylan asked a series of very serious questions about society in the verses. But he is very careful to let the listener decide what the answers are.
In the chorus he just says the answers are out there somewhere. The song doesn’t come across as moralizing but he skillfully makes social comment anyway.
Your songs don’t have to change the world (you might decide you want them to) but they do have to change the emotions of one listener at a time.
Asking will help you do that.
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John Cowell is self proclaimed songwriting addict. His fresh approach to songwriting tips and advice will have you saying “Ah-Ha” over and over again. To get simple and terrific ideas on how to write great songs visit his website http://www.greatsongwriting.com
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Reading this article got me thinking about how I use questions in my own songs and I realised that there are a number of benefits of using questions in my songwriting process and the finished songs themselves.
Songwriting Process
When writing lyrics, asking myself “why” becomes a powerful tool in getting the most out of a songwriting idea, a line or a series of lines in a song that I’m working on.
For me this is especially true when I’m working with a collaborator. I always try to encourage an environment of asking questions as a way of getting my collaborator and I to really think about what ideas we’re both contributing to the work in progress.
For instance, if I was presented with “You looked at me with sad eyes” as the first line of the song, the first questions I’d ask would be:
“Why is this person sad?” or “What has been done to make this person sad?”
By asking these two questions we’re then able to start brainstorming some answers as to “why”. Theoretically, the answers we come up with will become the basis of the new song.
The Song Itself
As mentioned in John Cowell’s article, asking questions is a wonderful way to get your listener actively involved in your songs.
This is because questions are resolved by answers and allowing the listener to answer the questions posed in your songs empowers them to discover a deeper understanding to your lyrics.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting idea, songwriting help, songwriting process, songwriting blog, corey stewart
Songwriting Exercise – Using Peak Hour Traffic To Your Advantage
How about this for a songwriting exercise.
The next time you find yourself stuck in peak hour traffic, instead of feeling frustrated, stressed and angry about it, use the time to manifest songwriting ideas in your head.
I caught myself doing this on the way to work this morning and I can tell you, doing this is a better use of your time and energy than stressing out over an event you have no control over.
I used the scenery around me as reference points to get my creative juices flowing. I was focussing on things such as:
- The weather – How does it make me feel?
- People in cars – What were they thinking?
- Buildings – Any landmarks nearby?
- How am I feeling right now?
- What am I doing this weekend?
- What did I do last weekend?
In theory, once I’ve developed something I’m happy to record, I just phone my home or office number and put the songwriting idea on the answering machine for future reference.
This morning I didn’t snare any songwriting ideas however, it did inspire me to write this blog post so all is not lost.
I’ll try it again tonight and any other time I find myself stuck in traffic.
In fact, you could use this concept in any situation where you find yourself waiting for something. Examples that come to mind would include:
- Bank queues
- Doctors surgery
- Waiting for public transport
Any other suggestions? I’d love to hear them.
Imagine what would happen if all songwriters used these times to their advantage rather than to their detriment?
There would be no road rage, less stress, we’d be more tolerant, patient and actually looking forward to waiting for something just so we can give ourselves some time to court the muse.
We all have time to write. We just have to be creative with how we find it.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting help, songwriting idea, songwriting exercise, songwriting blog, corey stewart
The 10 + 1 Commandments Of Open Mics – An Open Letter To All Performers
I have been running an open mic at the Daniel O’Connell Hotel for over 18 months now and the experience for me has been a wonderful and very educational one.
Wonderful, because I get to watch and listen to a whole range of songwriters and performers at varying levels of experience and confidence.
Plus, at the same time I’m helping to develop a growing community of folks who love live music and songwriting so much that we want to support it with much passion and gusto.
Educational, because for me, it’s been a first-hand look at human behaviour in groups and stressful situations.
Facinating!
The Open Mic @ The Dan is my first open mic as a host. I had no idea how to run one before that. I’ve participated in a few but let me tell you, running an open mic is a very, very different kettle of fish.
I’ve essentially been making it up as I went along.
One of the things I’m learning very fast with running the Open Mic @ The Dan is how to manage groups. In my day gigs of old, I’ve been in sales, marketing and call centre management positions so the concept of managment is not a foreign concept.
However, managing groups of musicians of different skill and confidence levels is.
IMHO, the role of an an open mic host is to ensure that the open mic runs as smoothly and efficiantly as possible without compromising the performer-friendly space and support mechanisms created for the performers.
Sometimes this is easy to do and sometimes it’s not.
In light of this, I’ve devised a list of things performers can do to make any open mic experience a positive, inclusive and enjoyable one for all.
The following commandments are sometimes sharp and direct to the point but I think by the end of it you’ll understand where I (as an open mic host) am coming from.
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The 10 + 1 Commandments Of Open Mic Performance
By Corey Stewart
www.songwritingzen.com
1. Thou shalt be on time
If an open mic starts at say, 8pm then turn up a little earlier to make sure your name is down on the running sheet.
If you’re doing something else beforehand and you need to turn up later that’s fine, just don’t complain if your time to perform is later than you anticipated.
2. Thou shalt make yourself known to the host
If you want to put your name down on the running sheet, don’t expect the host to come to you. Go to the host. Make yourself known and make the hosts job a little easier.
3. Thou shalt be prepared before performance
Knowing where you are on the running sheet is very, very important. Nothing holds up an open mic more than performers who tune up their guitars and prepare their music at the very last minute.
A successful open mic is determined by how short the changeover time between performers is.
Here are some other ways that performer changeover times can be minimized:
- Be ready before you go on
- Be close by when your turn comes around
- Know what songs you’re doing beforehand
4. Thou shalt not get drunk before performing
I know it can be very nerve racking waiting to go on stage and having a drink to get the dutch courage going is fair enough but, try not to drink too much. You really don’t sound good drunk, no matter what you think.
Trust me on this one 
5. Thou shalt not overstay ones welcome
Open Mic’s are designed to showcase multiple performers not just you.
If the requirement is a maximum of three songs, do your three songs but balance that with the fact that there’s other performers wanting a go as well.
Keep unnecessary chat to a minimum and don’t do the extended version of “Stairway To Heaven”, “American Pie” and your favourite folk tune with 24 verses in it all in the same sitting.
As a host I go by this simple equation: 3 x songs + chat = 15 minutes.
Any longer than that your overstaying your welcome.
Oh, and BTW. When you finished your songs don’t ask the audience whether they want to hear more. That’s the hosts job (time permitting).
6. Thou shalt invite others to play but only up to a point.
In my own experience I’ve noticed a tactic that some performers use to overtly maximise their time on stage. Invite another guitarist up and give them extended solos to stretch out the songs.
Don’t do it. I’m onto you
7. Thou shalt adapt ones performance to the open mic.
Some open mics cater for bands however, (in my open mic performing experience) most open mics operate in venues with limited stage space and because of this, are designed for solos or duo performers only.
If you play in a band and you want to perform at an open mic that operates in this way, do your homework and learn your songs either solo or with one extra person.
So what if the only way you’ve done your songs in the past is with a band. Get over it!
8. Thou shalt obey host at all times
I think this point is self explanatory. If a host cuts the maximum amount of songs from 3 to 2 halfway through the night and you havn’t performed as yet, don’t be offended. It’s no reflection on you. They’re just trying to fit everyone in on a very busy night.
Always remember that if the night is quiet an extra song or two may be added to a performers slot without notice, and who gets those? The performers who don’t complain when times are busy.
9. Thou shalt be encouraging and supportive of other performers.
For some people the possibility of playing in front of an audience at an open mic is much scarier than death itself. It maybe thier first time ever on a stage.
Therefore, it’s so important that the environment created at an open mic is a supporting, inclusive, performer-friendly, positive and encouraging one.
The host, sound engineer and venue staff can only do so much in this department. The main responsibility rests with the other performers. Ways in which this optimum open mic environment can maintained are:
- Clap when a song is completed. At least make some acknowledgement.
- Give credit where credit is due.
- If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything.
- If you really like the performance, say so
- Stay for as long as you can after you’ve finished your performance.
10. Thou shalt be courteous to open mic and venue staff
Be nice to the host and you’ll get some breaks
Be nice to the sound engineer and your sound won’t suck
Be nice to the venue staff and you’ll be served quicker
End of story!
11. Thou shalt have FUN!
Leave your troubles at the door and have the time of your life.
Fellow open mic’ers become friends in a very short space of time. If something is on your mind either chat to your new found friends or talk to the host.
Remember, we’re all in this together. Let’s make it easy on everyone and have the best possible open mic experience ALL THE TIME!
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I really, truly believe that the humble open mic is the cornerstone of grass roots musical development in any community especially when it comes to showcasing songwriters. It’s up to everyone to ensure that this is the case.
I’d also love to know what positive and negative open mic experiences you’ve had and why. Any other feedback is most welcome too.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: open mic, songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting idea, songwriting help, songwriting blog, corey stewart
Songwriting Zen V2.0 – The First 30 (+2) Days
Hello and welcome to my songwriting blog.
If you’ve been here before then you already know that Songwriting Zen is a place where songwriting and all things musically creative is the paramount topic of discussion.
If this is your first time here then please take some time out and explore and enjoy.
It’s been just over a month since I switched over Songwriting Zen from a WordPress.com subdomain to its own URL and just over three months since I started the whole Songwriting Zen concept from scratch.
I’m normally the type of person that overplans things. You know, I make great lists of things to do and put down onto paper my step by step goals but, in the past I never seemed to get anything happening.
I’m so glad I eventually got the courage to take the first step, to actually get Songwriting Zen going. It seems that once you start the ball rolling the momentum it generates make things a little easier to cope with.
I use this blog to put down my thoughts, communicate with other songwriters and establish some sort of global songwriting network so I don’t feel so alone in my own personal songwriting endeavours.
Putting up my work recently was a very confronting experience but the feedback I’ve been getting has been wonderful.
I suppose most importantly for me, Songwriting Zen has been an exercise in getting out of my comfort zone and upping the ante in my ongoing battle with my own inner voice.
Now that I have got that out of the way here is what I wanted to say to you all.
If you haven’t introduced yourself to me through contacting me or commenting on this blog, let me know who you are and how you’re going.
If you have any questions, thoughts, feelings, feedback, answers or you just want to say hello, contact me or go to the Songwriting Zen Forum and let it all hang out.
What type of articles do you want me to write about? What are some of your writing experiences?
I want to develop a community of people who love to express themselves through the craft of writing. Whether it be songs, prose or poetry, whether you do what you do for a living or to save money seeing a therapist it doesn’t matter.
In the coming weeks and months I have many plans for this blog but in the meantime I want to be able to create a songwriting resource that is up to date, easy to understand and most of all educational without being too serious and stuffy.
It’s a known fact that songwriters make this global music industry go around so lets share the knowledge because we’re all in this together.
Now that you’re here we might as well get to know each other.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting idea, songwriting blog, songwriting help, songwriting resource, corey stewart
How Keeping A Journal Helps Me With My Songwriting
Do you keep a journal? If not, you should.
For me, keeping a journal is one of the best ways to keep my songwriting process in check and flowing with creativity. It’s also one of the best ways to play with the muse.
Keeping a journal can mean many things to many people.
It can be a detailed snapshot of life as portrayed in the film “Bridget Jones’ Diary” or, it can be more of a ‘stream of consciousness’ concept as mentioned in Julia Cameron’s groundbreaking book on the creative process “The Artist’s Way”.
Personally, I think the stream of consciousness idea is a much more effective way of gathering songwriting ideas. Being able to empty my brain of all its information accumulated throughout the day is for me, really beneficial.
I look at my journal as a loyal friend who’s always there to listen to my problems and share in my hopes, dreams, questions, thoughts, feelings and aspirations.
Personally I find the physical act of writing down whatever’s on my mind very cathartic. It’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. The more I clear my mind of trivial clutter the more room I have for the good stuff.
Writing in my journal every day has enabled me to get to know myself a whole lot better.
There’s no hiding from the truth when I do this, it always comes out in the end and because of this, my journal writing has a therapeutic quality to it.
Now here’s where I’ve found the real benefits to my songwriting come into play.
After about four to six weeks of writing consistantly I noticed the volume of information I wrote and was amazed by it. I can’t use that old ‘I havent got anything to write about’ excuse anymore now can I?
Once I started re-reading my journal entries I started getting some flashes of inspiration here and there. It was from these flashes that potential new songs were born.
I noticed I was reading some juicy stuff in my journal and it made me realise that what I think, feel and how I see myself and the world around me is worth writing about and sharing with the world.
As I was re-reading my journal entries I would look for anything that popped up and grabbed me by the scruff of my neck.
Anything that made me say ‘wow, that would make a great song title’ or ‘wow, I really like that line’ I’d grab a highlighting pen and mark it.
I’ve been a regular journal writer for many years but my re-reading process has always been the same. Every few weeks I still read over my entries and highlight all of the good stuff.
I’m constantly amazed at how easily a song manifests itself to me by doing this technique. I’m also equally amazed by the insights and flashes of raw honesty I find while reading my past entries.
It’s really wonderful what you come up with when you just allow yourself to write.
If you’re already writing a journal then keep at it but if you are just starting then start it today. You’ll not regret it one little bit.
Until next time, happy writing,
Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician
Keywords: songwriting, songwriter, songwriting tip, songwriting help, songwriting idea, songwriting blog, songwriting resource, corey stewart
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