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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
Ducks Ltd.
Harm's Way
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Lyrics Writing
Mali Obomsawin
Music Composition

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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Nate Ruess's songwriting catalog includes his Grammy winning band Fun; his co-write and co-performance with P!nk on "Just Give Me a Reason"; and songs for Hayley Williams, Kesha, and Young Thug. After feeling no urge to write for ten years, he's back... more

Procrastinators unite! Thank you, Tyler Ballgame, you are a kindred spirit. Finally someone who admits that procrastination is a great tool for writing. So much has been written on the evils of procrastination, yet some people achieve peak efficiency... more

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“When I go to the grocery store, that’s part of the songwriting process. When I work on my truck, that’s part of my songwriting process. Every aspect of our life feeds into our creativity. The more present I can be, the better the songs,” says Buck M... more

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Jade Long and Jessica Thompson of Athens, Georgia based Hotel Fiction have a simple routine for their songwriting sessions: make some brownies, pour some wine. And they like to be outside. It's not complicated. 

But while food, drink, and the outdoo... more

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Tyler Ballgame
Singer-songwriter discussed as guest in this episode
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Episode: Tyler Ballgame
Buck Meek
Songwriter and member of the band Big Thief
Big Thief
Episode: Buck Meek (Big Thief)
Jade Long
Member of Hotel Fiction
Hotel Fiction
Episode: Hotel Fiction
Jessica Thompson
Member of Hotel Fiction
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Episode: Hotel Fiction
Nat Wolff
Musician and actor known for his work as part of the Wolff Brothers and a diverse acting career.
Self
Episode: Nat and Alex Wolff
Alex Wolff
Musician and actor, known for his work alongside Nat, involved in various musical projects and acting.
Self
Episode: Nat and Alex Wolff
Patton Magee
Songwriter and member of Nude Party
Nude Party
Episode: Patton Magee (The Nude Party)
Courtney Marie Andrews
A non-stop creator, published poet, and songwriter.
30 Tiger's Records
Episode: Courtney Marie Andrews
Melody Prochet
Musician and songwriter, known as Melody's Echo Chamber
Melody's Echo Chamber
Episode: Melody's Echo Chamber

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Ben Opipari
Host of Songwriters on Process

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Hello Thank You

    I enjoy the process of your interviews and how your provide insight with other answers. It seems to interest all involved. Thank you! The Blood Orange episode was quite intriguing. I feel so much closer to his music relating to parts of process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmchu
    United States2 months ago
  • Hilarious

    Some nobody who mentions his phd too much trying to school Conor Oberst. Give me a break.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tombot82
    Australia3 months ago
  • 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 States10 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
    Canadaa year ago

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A few episodes occasionally veer into overly technical or guest-specific chatter, but overall the interviewing quality is high.
Strong focus on craft and discipline, with insightful connections to literature.
Thoughtful, interview questions help artists articulate their process.

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Tyler Ballgame
Q: How do you organize voice memos and ideas?
The guest prefers a scattered, unorganized approach, believing organization can stifle creativity, and uses voice memos as a reservoir to be tapped when inspiration strikes.
Tyler Ballgame
Q: What mood is most conducive to starting a new piece?
The guest explains that the trigger is often a small melodic spark or an exciting chord change, sometimes sparked by a dream, and emphasizes entering a state of mindlessness to let ideas flow.
Tyler Ballgame
Q: Is it important to create or write in some fashion every day?
The guest describes a flexible approach, occasionally going stretches without creating but staying open to ideas, and notes that daily sessions in LA with other writers helped unlock momentum even if not a strict regimen.
Hotel Fiction
Q: When you're writing by yourself, is there an ideal room, chair, thing you have to have?
Jade prefers writing alone at a grand piano ideally with candlelight and nature sounds, while Jessica enjoys writing on a comfortable chair or the floor.
Hotel Fiction
Q: So do you journal at all?
Both Jade and Jessica journal, mentioning that it helps articulate their thoughts and feelings into something tangible.

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What is Songwriters on Process about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A listener-friendly series that centers on the craft of songwriting through in-depth interviews with a rotating roster of contemporary songwriters. Episodes commonly explore creative routines, writing rituals, the influence of daily life and environment on composition, and how personal experiences shape lyrics and structure. The host leans into literary comparison and thoughtful reflection, often connecting songwriting to poetry, narrative craft, and conscious versus unconscious processes. Noteworthy is the consistently writer-focused lens, the emphasis on discipline and practice, and the way guests reveal practical habits—like journaling, scheduling, and space design—that fuel creativity. This show is likely to appeal to aspiring songwrite... more

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Recent guests on Songwriters on Process include:

1. Tyler Ballgame
2. Buck Meek
3. Jade Long
4. Jessica Thompson
5. Nat Wolff
6. Alex Wolff
7. Patton Magee
8. Courtney Marie Andrews

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