The Biggest Issues Facing Songwriters and Artists in the Music Industry – Nov 2024
The Biggest Issues Facing Songwriters and Artists in the Music Industry - Nov 2024 Thank you to all the songwriters and artists who participated in our first public survey. Our intention was to better understand what lights you up as a creator, what supports you to thrive, what your biggest challenges are, and what you think the biggest problems with the music industry are right now. We have summarised your responses and also shed a
10 Years of I Heart Songwriting Club – Part 3
10 years of I Heart Songwriting Club - Part 3 This is the final series in a 3-part blog. We began this blog series here. During the pandemic years, every musician lost their work. Whilst songwriters struggled to make ends meet, we found that members continued to lean into I Heart Songwriting Club, firstly because it’s affordable, but also because of the deep need for a supportive community especially during this prolonged period of isolation.
How I Heart Songwriting Club Grew – Part 2
How I Heart Songwriting Club Grew - Part 2 We began this blog series here. In this Part 2 blog, Founder, Francesca de Valence continues her story: For 2 years, I Heart Songwriting Club was an email club. 10 songwriters at a time, all writing songs and sharing with each via email. But we had a growing waiting list of people who had heard about the club and wanted to join. We would put on
How I Heart Songwriting Club was Created – Part 1
How I Heart Songwriting Club was Created Based on the content of Bonus Episode of The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence For 10 years I Heart Songwriting Club has been helping songwriters around the world to write their best songs yet. With over 30,000 songs written by over 1500 songwriters from 30 countries around the world, it's no wonder entire albums have been written, ARIA awards have been nominated, film soundtracks have
What Do Songwriters Need to Feel Confident?
What Do Songwriters Need to Feel Confident? Next month, September 2024, we celebrate 10 years of I Heart Songwriting Club. 10 years of helping people become better songwriters through regular practice, skill building, and a beautiful feedback cycle within a meaningful peer community space. Thousands of songwriters and tens of thousands of songs later, we think we have a pretty good handle on understanding the needs of songwriters. In a recent workshop I ran
Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris
Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris Based on the Podcast Episode: "Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris" - Episode 48, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Living in Nashville as a songwriter is like being in the heart of the music industry. Just ask Sally Barris, a Nashville-based performing songwriter whose tracks have been covered by Martina McBride,
Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall
Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall Based on the Podcast Episode: "Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall" - Episode 47, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Lots of creatives dream of being a star in a film and a famous singer. Jackie Marshall is precisely that—a shining light in the independent music and film scene. Jackie, a unique and magical creative soul, is an independent songwriter, performer, and
Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know
Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know Based on the Podcast Episode: "Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know" - Episode 46, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of that copyright. One of the ways to exploit your copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV
Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth
Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth Based on the Podcast Episode: "Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth" - Episode 45, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Ever wondered how the music behind your favourite films, TV shows, or ads is created? Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters
Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs’ Road to Creative Triumph
Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph Based on the Podcast Episode: "Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph " - Episode 44, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Toni Childs, the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin'," isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation is a testament to the transformative
