Songwriter Theory

Latest Episodes:

Are You Growing As A Songwriter? Oct 25, 2023

Show notes

Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/

Are you growing as a songwriter?

We don't grow by default, we stagnate and wither away by default. But, as songwriters, we want to keep becoming BETTER songwriters every year. We should look back at our music from 10 years ago and say "wow, I'm a MUCH better songwriter now" and look back even a year ago or a couple years ago and also see significant growth.

So let's figure out 2 different ways to know if we are growing as songwriters. Then we're going to break down a bunch of different directions we can challenge ourselves to grow as songwriters to ensure we ARE growing and CONTINUE to grow in our songwriting skills.

Have you ever wondered: - How do I grow as a songwriter? - How do I know if I am getting better at songwriting? - How can I make sure I keep becoming a better songwriter? - How can I make sure my songs are getting better? - How do I get better at songwriting? Then this episode is for you!

Let's talk about it!

The Untold Truth About Why We Aren’t Finishing Songs Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

Start Writing Songs Now + Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/

Unlock Your Songwriting Potential with these 3 Principles Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

Start Writing Songs Now + Kick Writer's Block To The Curb For Good ►► Download the NEW 20 Ways To Start Writing A Song Cheat Sheet here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/

►► Download the NEW 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/

0:00 Intro

1:50 Be a Jack of Many Trades, Master of One

11:37 Write Your Song In Baby Steps

20:11 Deeper Is Almost Always Better In Songwriting

In This Episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better songs. Sometimes it's helpful to take a high-level view of songwriting and ask what the central concepts, ideas, and principles are that get us the most results for writing better songs more consistently. What principles will make us better songwriters a year from now than we are today? What principles will help us write songs we're proud of more efficiently? What principles will help us become the songwriters we're capable of being? It's time to unlock your songwriting potential with these 3 principles!

3 Principles For Writing Better Lyrics Sep 20, 2023

Show notes

►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/

In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better lyrics. These principles for lyric writing will help you learn how to write lyrics better and end up with lyrics that you can be proud of.

If you've ever wondered:

- How to write lyrics for a song

- How to write better lyrics

- How do I fix my lyrics

- What is wrong with my lyrics

- Is Lyric writing hard?

Then this is the episode for you!

Let's talk about how to write better lyrics with 3 simple principles.

3 Principles For Writing Better Melodies Sep 13, 2023

Show notes

►► Download the 10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/

In this video, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better melodies. We'll talk through how to write a melody utilizing 3 core principles to get the best songwriting results. Writing melodies can be simple. Writing GOOD melodies is not so easy.

That's why we need to talk about principles that will help us write better melodies. Melody is almost certainly the most important part of any song, so we need to make sure we write a great melody!

If you've ever wondered:

- How to get better at writing melodies

- How to write an interesting melody

- How to write a melody

- How to write a good melody

- How to get better at melody writing

Then this is the episode for you!

Let's talk about how to write better melodies by talking about 3 principles for writing better melodies.

3 Principles For Writing Better Chord Progressions Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

►► Download the 4 Pillars of Music Theory For Songwriters Guide here: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/

In this episode, we're talking about 3 principles for writing better chord progressions. Chord progressions are often a part of the songwriting process that people are confused by, so they just keep using the same 5 overused chord progressions. Let's remove some of the confusion and talk about 3 principles you can apply to your chord progressions so that they go from forgettable to exactly what you want them to be.

If you've ever wondered:

- How can I write better chord progressions

- How to make chord progressions

- How chord progressions work

- The music theory of chord progressions

This is the episode for you!

Produce Pro Quality Music At Home with Reagan Ramm Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

Check out Reagan's Mixing Checklist Here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist

In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we're having our first guest: Reagan Ramm of Orpheus Audio Academy. We're talking about how we all CAN produce pro-sounding music from the comfort of our homes using budget equipment. Knowledge is what is standing in the way of making great sounding recordings, not expensive gear or even our recording location (with its lack of sound treatment and all!). So let's talk about how to produce pro quality music at home with Reagan Ramm of Orpheus Audio Academy!

How To Write Songs The Best Way Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/

In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we talk about what I think is the single best way to write songs. Talking about how to write songs the best way is always going to be a bit loaded as we all have our preferences, but this is the method I've found to be the most effective way to reduce the friction towards writing great songs consistently. So, let's talk about how to write songs the best way!

How To Keep Your Lyrics On Topic Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist: https://www.songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/

Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala

Joseph talks about how to keep your lyrics on topic.

The Inherent Difficulties of Songwriting and How To Best Deal With Them: Part 2 Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

10 Ways To Start Writing A Song Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/freeguide/

Music Theory Free Guide Link: http://songwritertheory.com/musictheoryguide/

Love the content and want to support Songwriter Theory? Feel free to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephvadala

Joseph continues the conversation about some of the inherent difficulties of songwriting and how to best deal with them.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected