Mentioned in this episode: Hitting pause on a project. “52 Weeks in 2021: A Songwriting Journey” "The Art of Hit-Making: Ryan Tedder's Proven Songwriting & Production System" This is a public episode.…
Today there’s so much emphasis placed on “going viral,” and it may feel discouraging if you feel like your work isn’t making the impact that you had hoped it would make. But sometimes things take time…
Mentioned in this episode: “The Fourth Grade Project”, an exhibit by artist Judy Gelles at the Chandler Museum. Mingle + Graze cheese shop and restaurant in Chandler, AZ "Living on the Exhale: Finding…
As we get close to the end-of-the-school-year, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on how fast time flies. This week, my youngest son is graduating eighth grade, which is our third and final…
Hello! Today’s the day! My book “52 Weeks in 2021: A Songwriting Journey” is now available on Amazon! This episode features an excerpt from the book and the song "Take a Step" from 2020. "52 Weeks in…
A post for Mother's Day Also in this episode: A new book announcement! Atticus (book publishing) asongwritingjourney.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other…
After a rough week of more disturbing headlines, I just wanted to provide a reminder that it’s OK to take a break from the news and spend time working on things that make you happy. A Songwriting…
In this week's episode: Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” and her amazing career. A song for Earth Day A lesson for working with a producer - get your vocals right before sending…
Mentioned in this episode: Spotify's New Music Friday Playlist A Songwiting Journey Playlist on Spotify New Music Business podcast: How Spotify's Algorithm Works (From Its Creator) Release Music Like…
This week's episode is about the "The Greatest Night in Pop," a new documentary about the making of the 1985 "We are the World" song that raised funds for humanitarian aid in Africa - and the power of…
