85. 35 Things I’ve Learned That Have Helped My Career as an Artist/Songwriter (Part 2)

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 is a 2-parter, finishing out on 19-35, so be sure to listen to last week's episode to catch the rest!

19 - If someone is doing something for you, for free, don’t be surprised if it takes longer than if you were to pay someone to do the same thing

20 - Guitar Center and Walmart have very flexible Return policies

21 - Don’t be afraid to ask your friends for help. They may actually be stoked to get involved

22 - You can absolutely write an entire song on just four chords

23 - It may be neccessary for songwriting to feel like work if you’re trying to consistently write and release your music. And that’s OK

24 - If you don’t make mistakes publicly, you may never learn from them

25 - No one else needs to understand why you want to do this, except for you

26 - A Chorus will only feel like a Chorus if it contrasts with the verse

27 - Bring your best to every show on tour, regardless of crowd size. It’s someone’s first time seeing you play

28 - If your lyrics are good, people will listen to them

29 - You have as much of a right as anyone to express yourself through your songs

30 - Songs are meant to be shared. Art is meant to be shared

31 - Iced Coffee is a year-round beverage