Podcast Show Notes:
Dear Songwriter,
In honor of recently turning 35, I'll be sharing the 35 of the most important lessons I learned throughout my career, which have paved the way for touring, international recognition, features in major publications, music video production in iconic cities, and the establishment of my dream songwriting mentoring business.
This will be a 2-parter, starting with 1-18, so be sure to stick around until next week to hear the rest!
1 - A show is a live rehearsal
2 - Melody is King
3 - Car dealerships often have free coffee
4 - Write before you edit
5 - The ability to not give a f*** about what other people think may be the X factor
6 - Instead of trying to figure out how your songs can reach more people, focus on learning how to use your songs to connect with people
7 - You are not above any menial task
8 - Your rebellion against, and refusal to use any aspect of song structure may be rooted in ego
9 - No one owes you anything
10 - Focus > time
11 - Understanding the differences between the songwriting and production processes, as well as where they can overlap, could make your journey with songwriting a lot more fun
12 - If a motel provides a continental breakfast, get to that breakfast
13 - Don’t let someone else’s definition of "success" in the music industry keep you from writing songs
14 - DIY does not mean "do it (all by) yourself"
15 - It’s much harder for a melody to be memorable if it doesn’t repeat
16 - Your 9-5 job can be an asset to your music career, if you use it, and frame it that way
17 - A PB&J sandwich is a snack, NOT a meal. And that’s OK
18 - Your vocals should blend with the mix, not sit on top of it
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