Systems for Songwriters
10 systems from master songsmiths to fuel your songwriting journey.
Step One: Choose to Become a Songwriter
Step Two: Work Extremely Hard
Step Three: Work Early in the Morning
Step Four: Apply Form and Structure
Step Five: Transform Memories Into Verses
Step Six: Transform Verses Into Songs
Step Seven: Never Stop Creating
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Step One: Turn Your Weakness Into Your Strength
Step Two: Write the Song You Need
Step Three: Write The Score For the Movie
Step Four: Find Inspiration But Don’t Copy
Step Five: Write Honestly
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Step One: Follow Trends Before Breaking Them
Step Two: Never Have a Dry Session
Step Three: Use Placeholder Lyrics
Step Four: Keep Experimenting
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Step 1: Write 150 “Terrible” Songs
Step 2: Write Everyday
Step 3: Take a Break
Step 4: Play Other People’s Songs
Step 5: Come Back Home
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