Songwriter's Toolbox
Michael ShorrWant to learn the tools professional songwriters use? The Songwriter's Toolbox is a music appreciation class and songwriting training session in one. This podcast is based on my experience as a professor at Berklee College of Music as well as a student (Songwriting, '02). My goal is to help you tap into your full potential as a songwriter. Please subscribe and comment. I'd love to hear what you th... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicEducation | ||||
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How does a great writer layer meanings in their lyrics? In "Into the Fire", Bruce Springsteen gives us a fantastic example. Also, today is the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, DC. I'm sharing this amazing... more
The concept of "modes" perplexes many folks who love writing or listening to music. But the concept is actually very accessible. By examining a Persian mode used by Iranian-American songwriter Ali Eskandarian, I'll give you a quick and, hopefully, ve... more
Who wants an easy way to get new ideas for their songs? Who wants a good way to add power to their songs? Every songwriter I know, including me! Today we're going to talk about a tool called Chord Power Progressions that's used in the Kelly Clarkson ... more
I always knew that a song title was important. I just didn't realize how massively important! In this podcast, I share one of the most astonishing things I've learned about songwriting ever.
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- Great set of tools and tips.
Thank you. Very useful.
Apple Podcasts5Rosegrrrrrrrrrr
Australia5 years ago - Some good insights
I thought the episode on phrasing was useful. Simple songwriting technique I never would have thought of. On a similar topic I always wonder about how artists pick their moments to NOT use lyrics, putting in ahhhs, yeahs or nah nahs etc. lady Gaga, Charlie Puth, Billy Joel, Springsteen, all use these fillers often. Newer songs like Sweet But Psycho, Havana, Girl Like You use it a lot too. Would be interesting to understand why and how they use this technique. Or even holding notes for measur... more
Apple Podcasts4daveinla
United States7 years ago - Talking over his own head
I only listened to the episode on modes, but he doesn't seem to know his music theory well enough to be taking about it. I like what he's trying to do, but it comes across more as a guy trying to impress you at a party than someone who knows what they're talking about.
Apple Podcasts2Nashville NicknameUnited States9 years ago - Incredible Resource!
Please bring this back!
Apple Podcasts5JohnElbertUnited States9 years ago - More Please!
This is the best podcast on Songwriting available! I would be willing to PAY for more! Please please please! More!
Apple Podcasts5Houseofg74United States15 years ago
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