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Songwriters on Process

Ben Opipari
Songwriting Process
Songwriting
Deerlady
Creativity
Real Estate
Covid-19 Pandemic
Greatest Hits
Bonny Light Horseman
New England Conservatory
Keep Me On Your Mind, See You Free
Agatha Christie
Mental Health
Children’s Literature
Daniel
Harm's Way
Ducks Ltd.
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Lyrics Writing
Music Composition
Mali Obomsawin

In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating songwriters as writers, plain and simple. By Ben Opipari, English Lit Ph.D.

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"I allow myself to miss the guitar. And the guitar comes calling when I start to feel bored," says William Prince. A multiple JUNO award-winner, Prince is also a member of Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, Canada, writing often about his experience as... more

"It's important to separate my sense of self-worth from my creations. If I was so self-aware of my output, I don't think I'd be having fun," Melina Duterte, who goes by the performing name Jay Som, told me. She says that output is proportional to her... more

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It's the return of Hayes Carll! I first interviewed him in 2013 and again in 2016. A recurring theme of those early interviews was Carll's admitted lack of discipline in the writing process. "I'm always looking for something else to do other than wri... more

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"The decision has been made, and now it's time to f**k off," Mitch Rowland told me. To be clear, Rowland wasn't saying this to me; instead, it's Rowland ruthlessly killing his darlings in the editing process. 

Rowland is a solo artist, but he's also... more

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Jay Som
Musician and songwriters known for her introspective lyrics and sound.
Episode: Jay Som
Hayes Carll
An acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and storytelling in music
Independent artist
Episode: Hayes Carll
Mitch Rowland
Guitarist in Harry Styles' band and solo artist
Episode: Mitch Rowland
Paul Muldoon
Renowned poet and songwriter, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
Episode: Paul Muldoon
Patrick Hetherington
Keyboard player from the band Parcels
Parcels
Episode: Patrick Hetherington (Parcels)
Molly Tuttle
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician and songwriter
Nonesuch Records
Episode: Molly Tuttle
Scott McCaughey
Songwriter and founding member of The Minus Five and The Baseball Project
The Minus Five
Episode: Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5)
Meg Duffy
Musician known as Hand Habits, exploring the songwriting process
Hand Habits
Episode: Meg Duffy (Hand Habits)
Hannah Cohen
Songwriter and artist known for her album Earthstar Mountain.
Episode: Hannah Cohen

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Ben Opipari
Host of the podcast, an English Literature Ph.D. who focuses on the songwriting process.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great pod & Suggestion

    Hey, just listened to the Mag Bay ep and loved it. One suggestion I would make is maybe providing a little less info about what other writers do / what studies you’ve read on process as you interview them and instead fully focus on finding out and asking what the guests do themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    trevkay_
    United States5 months ago
  • THE best.

    My new favourite podcast!! I love the interviewer’s questions and wow what fantastic artists he interviews. Learning a lot as a musician and writer - thank you :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carli Lepp
    Canada6 months ago

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There's positive feedback on the focus being solely on songwriting, distinguishing it from other music podcasts that often delve into personal drama or background stories.
Listeners appreciate the depth and quality of the interviews, noting how insightful the questions are and how they allow artists to share their true creative processes.

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Hayes Carll
Q: What lessons did you take away from Anne Lamott when it comes to songwriting?
Hayes highlights the idea that he can't write a record in a day; he has to take it one song or line at a time, integrating both inspiration and sustained effort into his process.
Hayes Carll
Q: Are we seeing any more discipline involved in the process?
Hayes admits he still isn't diligent in a strict sense, but he's recognizing the need for better systems and routines in his writing.
Jay Som
Q: Do you struggle with writer's block ever?
Oh, that's definitely a struggle...I think that kind of shows why I had some writer's block.
Jay Som
Q: Do you still journal?
I don't. And that's something I'd like to get back into.
Jay Som
Q: Are you an everyday type of writer? Is it important to create every day?
I'm definitely not an everyday writer. I don't like to force things.

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This podcast features in-depth interviews focused exclusively on the songwriting process, where songwriters of various backgrounds discuss their craft in detail. Each episode emphasizes the art of songwriting, delving into individual creative processes, the influences that shape their music, and the unique rituals and challenges they face. The emphasis is on understanding songwriters not just as performers but as literary creators, allowing listeners to gain insights into the nuanced art of writing songs across genres.

What sets this podcast apart is its laser focus on the mechanics of songwriting without straying into discussions about band dynamics, personal lives, or other distractions. This distinctive approach attracts listeners who a... more

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1. Jay Som
2. Hayes Carll
3. Mitch Rowland
4. Paul Muldoon
5. Patrick Hetherington
6. Molly Tuttle
7. Scott McCaughey
8. Meg Duffy

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