It’s not unusual for songwriters to get a song started quickly, and then have everything slow down. You might start with a flurry of ideas that all come together with ease, and it can be exciting. But then you’ll notice the excitement fading a bit as you struggle to put things together – to make a final […]
We tend to think of dissatisfaction as being a negative trait. That word conjures up notions of being unhappy and defeatist. Certainly to be dissatisfied comes hand-in-hand with being a bit unhappy. But I would make the point that unless you’re dissatisfied, it’s hard to improve as a songwriter. We might be tempted to use […]
There is an important difference between being dissatisfied with your songwriting, and being frustrated. ____________ Take your songwriting further than you’ve ever taken it before. Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10 eBook Deluxe Bundle, and get this special deal. ____________ As a songwriter, what do you do when frustration sets in? If you find […]
Take a look at “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages, available at the online store. You may think that burnout is a simple matter of being busy, but that’s not usually true. Most people in the arts suffer from burnout from time to time, and describing it as being overly busy doesn’t really come […]
It’s time to get serious about your songwriting. Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle, written by Gary Ewer. Time to become the best songwriter you can be! Read more.. ______________ One of the most common causes of moderate or severe writer’s block is the fear of failure. It usually begins this way: you start creating song ideas (bits […]
If you’re struggling with songwriter’s block, it’s important to do whatever gets you feeling positive about music in general. Most people have had mild writer’s block — a day or two of frustration. And most have dealt with a longer bout of moderate writer’s block, when the few days stretches into a week or two. If you’re […]
