https://simplecast.com The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she'll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you'll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you're a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality. 2022 en Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b2ba13dc-774e-46b6-ac40-674bda755c99/02ece7fb-2410-47fe-b11d-19082441e10c/3000x3000/the-magic-of-songwriting-podcast-with-francesca-de-valence.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ episodic Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she'll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you'll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you're a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality. I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence false https://feeds.simplecast.com/2eGrUL1E community, songwriting community, songwriting feedback, music career, personal development, music industry, personal growth, hit songwriter, songwriting template, songwriting website, songwriting show, songwriting lyrics, steps to songwriting, songwriting tools, songwriting prompts, songwriting journal, podcasts for songwriters, hit songs, songwriting help, songwriting ideas, about songwriting, australian music, songwriting tips, ballads, learn songwriting, best music podcast, best songwriting podcast, songwriting, country music, songwriting challenge, creativity, folk music, rock music, francesca de valance, francesca de valence, hit songwriting, tips to songwriting, how hard is it to be a songwriter, song writers, why is songwriting so hard, how to become a songwriter, song writing, how to improve my songwriting, how to start songwriting, how to write a song, how to write songs, i heart songwriting, i heart songwriting club, indie music, interviews with songwriters, learn how to write songs, magic, music podcast, pop music, relaxing music, songwriting club, singer songwriter, tips for songwriting, songwriter, songwriting courses, songwriting insights, berklee college of music, in the round, songwriting course, songwriting book, songwriting app, live performance, live music, songwriter rounds, pat pattison, writing better lyrics, songwriting techniques, songwriting online, writing lyrics, songwriting workshop, andrea stolpe, big magic, brene brown, songwriting coach, liz gilbert, songwriting mentor, songwriting teacher, songwriting gurus, learn songwriting online, writing great songs I Heart Songwriting Club enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com c9dbc934-4507-435d-b5c3-cbae981a242c Live from the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: Brad Butcher Recorded beside the turquoise waters of Airlie Beach at the 2025 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Francesca sits down with two-time Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher to talk about songwriting, collaboration, and learning music by listening deeply growing up in regional Queensland.

About Brad: Brad Butcher is a Central Queensland born independent singer-songwriter and musician. A two time Golden Guitar Award winner for New Talent * (2018) & Alt Country Album of the year ** (2020). He was the 2018 Q Music Award Winner for Best Country Song and an APRA Professional Development Award Finalist (2013). He has release 4 studio albums ~ Travelling Salesman ** (2019), From the Bottom of a Well * (2017), Jamestown (2015) and the debut self titled release (2012). Butcher has earned himself critical acclaim and recognition nationally as an independent artist and has crafted a career and unique style of songwriter that mixes the working class grit of Springsteen and the tender expression of Ray LaMontagne. Touring Australia extensively and the United States multiple times. Butcher has showcased at Nashville's premier Americana Fest, Toronto's NXNE Festival, performed at our own iconic Country Music Awards of Australia multiple times and myriad of national festivals and venues.
Contact Brad: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Join our 2026 Festival
If you want to be part of the 2026 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and be mentored by our team of acclaimed songwriters, join us in Airlie Beach, Queensland on June 6 https://www.whitsundaysartsfestival.org/songwriterfestival 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Brad Butcher, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Recorded beside the turquoise waters of Airlie Beach at the 2025 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Francesca sits down with two-time Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher to talk about songwriting, collaboration, and learning music by listening deeply growing up in regional Queensland.

About Brad: Brad Butcher is a Central Queensland born independent singer-songwriter and musician. A two time Golden Guitar Award winner for New Talent * (2018) & Alt Country Album of the year ** (2020). He was the 2018 Q Music Award Winner for Best Country Song and an APRA Professional Development Award Finalist (2013). He has release 4 studio albums ~ Travelling Salesman ** (2019), From the Bottom of a Well * (2017), Jamestown (2015) and the debut self titled release (2012). Butcher has earned himself critical acclaim and recognition nationally as an independent artist and has crafted a career and unique style of songwriter that mixes the working class grit of Springsteen and the tender expression of Ray LaMontagne. Touring Australia extensively and the United States multiple times. Butcher has showcased at Nashville's premier Americana Fest, Toronto's NXNE Festival, performed at our own iconic Country Music Awards of Australia multiple times and myriad of national festivals and venues.
Contact Brad: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Join our 2026 Festival
If you want to be part of the 2026 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and be mentored by our team of acclaimed songwriters, join us in Airlie Beach, Queensland on June 6 https://www.whitsundaysartsfestival.org/songwriterfestival 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Live from the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: Brad Butcher Brad Butcher, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:24:30 Francesca sits down with two-time Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher to talk about songwriting, collaboration, and learning music by listening deeply growing up in regional Queensland. Francesca sits down with two-time Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher to talk about songwriting, collaboration, and learning music by listening deeply growing up in regional Queensland. songwriter, golden guitar, music festival, singer-songwriter, whitsundays, nashville, the voice false bonus 8 963a7b80-8b4a-4d19-96bb-bd677d13169d Mumble and Peg: Songwriting Beyond Singing with Summer in the Attic Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic, have been making music together since their college days in the 90s. Now based in Boston and Nashville, they collaborate online through I Heart Songwriting Club, challenging themselves and each other in inventive ways. In this episode, we explore their songwriting process—from Josh’s unconventional singing style and Adam’s intuitive understanding of his partner’s musical intentions, to the crucial role of production and recording in bringing a song to life. They share how songwriting transcends technical singing ability and how their creative energy thrives both in quick demos and polished tracks. Listen in as we dive deep into the making of the track ‘Mumble and Peg’ off their latest album, and the lessons it holds for every songwriter.

About Summer in the Attic: Indie rock duo out of Boston/Nashville.  No idea what we are doing but trying to enjoy it along the way. 
Contact Summer in the Attic : Spotify / Instagram

Song Credit: ‘Mumble and Peg" - Written by Josh Gunnels and Adam Kidd. Performed by Summer in the Attic 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Josh Gunnels, Adam Kidd, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic, have been making music together since their college days in the 90s. Now based in Boston and Nashville, they collaborate online through I Heart Songwriting Club, challenging themselves and each other in inventive ways. In this episode, we explore their songwriting process—from Josh’s unconventional singing style and Adam’s intuitive understanding of his partner’s musical intentions, to the crucial role of production and recording in bringing a song to life. They share how songwriting transcends technical singing ability and how their creative energy thrives both in quick demos and polished tracks. Listen in as we dive deep into the making of the track ‘Mumble and Peg’ off their latest album, and the lessons it holds for every songwriter.

About Summer in the Attic: Indie rock duo out of Boston/Nashville.  No idea what we are doing but trying to enjoy it along the way. 
Contact Summer in the Attic : Spotify / Instagram

Song Credit: ‘Mumble and Peg" - Written by Josh Gunnels and Adam Kidd. Performed by Summer in the Attic 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Mumble and Peg: Songwriting Beyond Singing with Summer in the Attic Josh Gunnels, Adam Kidd, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:21:49 In this episode, Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic unpack their songwriting process, the role of voice, demos and production, and dive into the making of their track ‘Mumble and Peg’ — with insights every songwriter can take something from. In this episode, Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic unpack their songwriting process, the role of voice, demos and production, and dive into the making of their track ‘Mumble and Peg’ — with insights every songwriter can take something from. creative process, finding your voice, music & technology, music creation, indie songwriting, music industry, songwriters podcast, songwriting, artist development false full 70 8 6535d643-edb7-4e4b-9990-69b124d99e04 An Album A Year for Four Years - Creating Sonic Worlds with First Born Sun First Born Sun, the musical project of Canberra songwriter and producer Dave Cina, is a true unsung hero of the music world. Over four years, he’s crafted four albums in the Club, each one a fully realised sonic world. In this episode, we explore his latest release, Monkey Paw, a Spaghetti Western-inspired album that’s both lighthearted and dark. Dave opens up about his love of producing over performing, and the challenge of hearing his own singing voice in recordings. Tune in for a conversation celebrating the quiet brilliance of an underrated artist and the worlds he creates through music. 

Song Credit: “Dimming Light" - Written by David Cina. Performed by First Born Sun. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (First Born Sun, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ First Born Sun, the musical project of Canberra songwriter and producer Dave Cina, is a true unsung hero of the music world. Over four years, he’s crafted four albums in the Club, each one a fully realised sonic world. In this episode, we explore his latest release, Monkey Paw, a Spaghetti Western-inspired album that’s both lighthearted and dark. Dave opens up about his love of producing over performing, and the challenge of hearing his own singing voice in recordings. Tune in for a conversation celebrating the quiet brilliance of an underrated artist and the worlds he creates through music. 

Song Credit: “Dimming Light" - Written by David Cina. Performed by First Born Sun. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> An Album A Year for Four Years - Creating Sonic Worlds with First Born Sun First Born Sun, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:58:08 First Born Sun opens up about his preference for producing over performing and the discomfort of hearing his singing voice in recordings. First Born Sun opens up about his preference for producing over performing and the discomfort of hearing his singing voice in recordings. sonic world, artistic vulnerability, i heart songwriting club, music production, midlife creativity, indie songwriter, album, creative consistency, spaghetti western sound, songwriting process false full 69 8 983d06ad-72fa-4049-a768-e108ac87ce17 Love is an Amplifier: Abbie Cardwell on Turning Heartbreak into Self-Love In this luminous conversation, Francesca de Valence speaks with acclaimed songwriter Abbie Cardwell about her newest album Love is an Amplifier. From van-life touring days to a creative rebirth through I Heart Songwriting Club, Abbie shares how her perfectionism softened, how love and loss shaped the sound of her album, and how she and her partner-producer Matthew Engelbrecht found their way back to each other through music. For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love.

About Abbie: Abbie Cardwell, award-winning songwriter and performer, returns with Love Is An Amplifier, a heartfelt album exploring love’s transformative power. Blending electronic textures, dreamy pedal steel, and rock influences, Abbie’s music is shaped by personal loss, introspection, and resilience. She’s performed at WOMAD, Splendour in the Grass, and shared stages with legends. 

Contact Abbie: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Just What You Love" - Written by Abbie Cardwell. Performed by Abbie Cardwell. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Abbie Cardwell, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this luminous conversation, Francesca de Valence speaks with acclaimed songwriter Abbie Cardwell about her newest album Love is an Amplifier. From van-life touring days to a creative rebirth through I Heart Songwriting Club, Abbie shares how her perfectionism softened, how love and loss shaped the sound of her album, and how she and her partner-producer Matthew Engelbrecht found their way back to each other through music. For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love.

About Abbie: Abbie Cardwell, award-winning songwriter and performer, returns with Love Is An Amplifier, a heartfelt album exploring love’s transformative power. Blending electronic textures, dreamy pedal steel, and rock influences, Abbie’s music is shaped by personal loss, introspection, and resilience. She’s performed at WOMAD, Splendour in the Grass, and shared stages with legends. 

Contact Abbie: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Just What You Love" - Written by Abbie Cardwell. Performed by Abbie Cardwell. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Love is an Amplifier: Abbie Cardwell on Turning Heartbreak into Self-Love Abbie Cardwell, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:13:19 For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love. For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love. songwriter, intuition, womad, garageband, creative practice, splendour in the grass, creativity, songwriting process false full 68 8 7b59c89b-ce03-4f86-b9e8-af0532ffe47f Lone Wolf: Songs Born of Place and the Significance of Time In this episode, WA artist Tanya Ransom shares the stories behind songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys. Her third album, The Significance of Time, captures the landscapes between Broome and the South West of Western Australia, and explores how place, patience, and timing shape her music.

About Tanya: Tanya Ransom brings together the raw emotion of folk, blues, and alt-country, crafting rich narratives within delicate yet powerful melodies. Her vocals, balancing both strength and vulnerability, draw listeners in, while her laid-back rhythm guitar provides a solid yet understated foundation to her sound, creating a deeply resonant musical experience.
Contact Tanya: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Lone Wolf” - Written by Tanya Ransom. Performed by Tanya Ransom: Acoustic guitar, vocals. James Newhouse: Drums, Electric guitar. Dave Mann: Pedal steel, electric guitar, vocals. Sam Liddon: Bass. Tone Bourke: Piano, harmonium, Wurlitzer. Tilly Kelleher: Vocals. Co-produced by James Newhouse, Dave Mann and Tanya Ransom. Mixed and Mastered by James Newhouse

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Tanya Ransom, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this episode, WA artist Tanya Ransom shares the stories behind songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys. Her third album, The Significance of Time, captures the landscapes between Broome and the South West of Western Australia, and explores how place, patience, and timing shape her music.

About Tanya: Tanya Ransom brings together the raw emotion of folk, blues, and alt-country, crafting rich narratives within delicate yet powerful melodies. Her vocals, balancing both strength and vulnerability, draw listeners in, while her laid-back rhythm guitar provides a solid yet understated foundation to her sound, creating a deeply resonant musical experience.
Contact Tanya: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Lone Wolf” - Written by Tanya Ransom. Performed by Tanya Ransom: Acoustic guitar, vocals. James Newhouse: Drums, Electric guitar. Dave Mann: Pedal steel, electric guitar, vocals. Sam Liddon: Bass. Tone Bourke: Piano, harmonium, Wurlitzer. Tilly Kelleher: Vocals. Co-produced by James Newhouse, Dave Mann and Tanya Ransom. Mixed and Mastered by James Newhouse

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Lone Wolf: Songs Born of Place and the Significance of Time Tanya Ransom, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:03:09 WA artist Tanya Ransom speaks about songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys, and unpacks the making of her third album, The Significance of Time, and the powerful story behind her haunting track “Lone Wolf.” WA artist Tanya Ransom speaks about songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys, and unpacks the making of her third album, The Significance of Time, and the powerful story behind her haunting track “Lone Wolf.” creative inspiration, songwriting tips and stories, music and landscape, writing from place, creative patience, west australian music, tanya ransom, the significance of time, lone wolf, songwriting process false full 67 8 8419a206-2f22-4d38-911e-572ea7b168f0 Slow Walking Back to Songwriting with Katie Harder When life becomes full and creativity starts to slip through the cracks, it can feel hard to find your way back to songwriting. But as songwriter and artist Katie Harder reminds us, returning to your creative flow doesn’t require perfect conditions — it simply asks for presence, trust, and a bit of structure.

About Katie: Katie Harder, a singer-songwriter based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and mother of four, is known for her heartfelt, authentic, and soulful music. With a 20-year career that spans folk, roots, and alt-country, her sound resonates deeply, combining raw vulnerability with strength and humor. Her music explores life’s complexities—love, motherhood, and the quest for balance—set against the vivid backdrop of Australia’s red centre and lush southern landscapes. Her songs are deeply personal yet widely relatable, drawing listeners in with her disarming honesty and warm, intimate sound.

Contact Katie: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Birth Day" - Written by Katie Harder. Performed by Katie Harder: Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals, Billy Black: Electric Guitar and Jared Hascheck: Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Katie Harder, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ When life becomes full and creativity starts to slip through the cracks, it can feel hard to find your way back to songwriting. But as songwriter and artist Katie Harder reminds us, returning to your creative flow doesn’t require perfect conditions — it simply asks for presence, trust, and a bit of structure.

About Katie: Katie Harder, a singer-songwriter based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and mother of four, is known for her heartfelt, authentic, and soulful music. With a 20-year career that spans folk, roots, and alt-country, her sound resonates deeply, combining raw vulnerability with strength and humor. Her music explores life’s complexities—love, motherhood, and the quest for balance—set against the vivid backdrop of Australia’s red centre and lush southern landscapes. Her songs are deeply personal yet widely relatable, drawing listeners in with her disarming honesty and warm, intimate sound.

Contact Katie: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Birth Day" - Written by Katie Harder. Performed by Katie Harder: Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals, Billy Black: Electric Guitar and Jared Hascheck: Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Slow Walking Back to Songwriting with Katie Harder Katie Harder, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:06:33 Katie Harder on writing her new album after a long break away from songwriting Katie Harder on writing her new album after a long break away from songwriting music and mindfulness, creative process, songwriting tips, creative routine, artistic growth, self-expression, creative blocks, songwriting inspiration, finding creative flow false full 66 8 8784a207-b404-4238-a912-788b6866bee0 From Writer’s Block to The Greatest of All Time with Findlay Napier Even the most seasoned songwriters hit creative walls and Scottish singer-songwriter Findlay Napier knows that feeling all too well. In this candid and funny conversation, Findlay opens up about how perfectionism once stalled his songwriting and how leaning into play, co-writing, and community helped him rediscover the joy of creating.

We talk about everything from songwriting retreats and the power of consistency to goats, spreadsheets, and writing songs that make you laugh just for the sake of it. Findlay shares how joining I Heart Songwriting Club shifted his process and even led to one of the standout tracks on his latest album Outsider The Greatest of All Time.

About Findlay: 
From the Main Stage of Cambridge Folk Festival with folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc to an intimate acoustic show in the back room of a pub. Findlay Napier is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene. This fact was further highlighted when Napier was the first solo act ever to be nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scot’s Trad Music awards in 2018. Tirelessly creative he has been touring and releasing music since the early naughties. First with groundbreaking trad folk band Back of the Moon, then with Nu-Folk pioneers Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers and most recently as a solo act working under the guidance of legendary songwriter Boo Hewerdine.

Contact Findlay: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “The Greatest Of All Time" - Written by Findlay Napier. Performed by Findlay Napier. 

Listen to Findlay’s Playlist

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Findlay Napier, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Even the most seasoned songwriters hit creative walls and Scottish singer-songwriter Findlay Napier knows that feeling all too well. In this candid and funny conversation, Findlay opens up about how perfectionism once stalled his songwriting and how leaning into play, co-writing, and community helped him rediscover the joy of creating.

We talk about everything from songwriting retreats and the power of consistency to goats, spreadsheets, and writing songs that make you laugh just for the sake of it. Findlay shares how joining I Heart Songwriting Club shifted his process and even led to one of the standout tracks on his latest album Outsider The Greatest of All Time.

About Findlay: 
From the Main Stage of Cambridge Folk Festival with folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc to an intimate acoustic show in the back room of a pub. Findlay Napier is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene. This fact was further highlighted when Napier was the first solo act ever to be nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scot’s Trad Music awards in 2018. Tirelessly creative he has been touring and releasing music since the early naughties. First with groundbreaking trad folk band Back of the Moon, then with Nu-Folk pioneers Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers and most recently as a solo act working under the guidance of legendary songwriter Boo Hewerdine.

Contact Findlay: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “The Greatest Of All Time" - Written by Findlay Napier. Performed by Findlay Napier. 

Listen to Findlay’s Playlist

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> From Writer’s Block to The Greatest of All Time with Findlay Napier Findlay Napier, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:24:20 What happens when a seasoned songwriter rediscovers the joy of writing through play, not pressure? In this episode, we chat with Findlay Napier about overcoming writer’s block, co-writing breakthroughs, and how a song about goats became The Greatest of All Time. What happens when a seasoned songwriter rediscovers the joy of writing through play, not pressure? In this episode, we chat with Findlay Napier about overcoming writer’s block, co-writing breakthroughs, and how a song about goats became The Greatest of All Time. creative process, overcoming writer’s block, folk music, i heart songwriting club, co-writing, music inspiration, music community, findlay napier, songwriting, creativity false full 65 8 e392989b-51f3-4ac5-97ee-ff5580ac7a6f Win the Day - Turning Tiny Victories into Timeless Songs with Donna Lynn Caskey Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. In this episode, she and Francesca dig into how writing fast and often helped shape her album Tiny Victories—and how “Win the Day” rose from a rough voice memo to a defining track.

About Donna: Donna Lynn Caskey, the youngest of ten children from the US Virginia coast, fell in love with the banjo while attending college in the Blue Ridge. She studied at the John C. Campbell Folk School before moving to Southern California in 2001, where she began writing songs and performing. Known for her deft clawhammer-style banjo, pure folk vocals, and evocative songwriting, Donna Lynn blends humor, storytelling, and heart in every song. Her three albums—Tiny Victories (2025), The Love Still Shows (2017), and Nameless Heart (2014)—have received wide acclaim. She lives in Ventura, California, where she combines music, arts, and community service. Contact Donna here. 

Song Credit: “Win The Day" - Written by Donna Lynn Caskey. Performed by Donna Lynn Caskey. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Donna Lynn Caskey, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. In this episode, she and Francesca dig into how writing fast and often helped shape her album Tiny Victories—and how “Win the Day” rose from a rough voice memo to a defining track.

About Donna: Donna Lynn Caskey, the youngest of ten children from the US Virginia coast, fell in love with the banjo while attending college in the Blue Ridge. She studied at the John C. Campbell Folk School before moving to Southern California in 2001, where she began writing songs and performing. Known for her deft clawhammer-style banjo, pure folk vocals, and evocative songwriting, Donna Lynn blends humor, storytelling, and heart in every song. Her three albums—Tiny Victories (2025), The Love Still Shows (2017), and Nameless Heart (2014)—have received wide acclaim. She lives in Ventura, California, where she combines music, arts, and community service. Contact Donna here. 

Song Credit: “Win The Day" - Written by Donna Lynn Caskey. Performed by Donna Lynn Caskey. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Win the Day - Turning Tiny Victories into Timeless Songs with Donna Lynn Caskey Donna Lynn Caskey, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:01:15 Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. folk music, banjo, durango, song club, durango songwriters expo, donna lynn, clawhammer, banjo gal false full 64 8 19a23fc9-fe3e-43fa-a3e2-3b92bef6c81e Life Insurance, Goldilocks & Indie Rock: The Imaginative World of Songwriter Joel Riley What happens when you commit to writing one song a week for 100 weeks? For songwriter and producer Joel Riley, it led to his debut album The Fruits of Labour. In this episode, Joel takes us inside his imaginative practice. He shares how consistency built his confidence, how feedback helped him hear his songs differently and how living in Dubbo inspired him to embrace creative limitations as opportunities. Joel’s journey is a reminder that songwriting doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs you to show up.

About Joel: Joel Riley is an artist, songwriter and producer making music in Dubbo, Australia. He writes songs  about things he cares about, things he worries about, and the occasional dinosaur. He loves to take adventures into genres he loves, like electronic music (with The Synthesizer Wizards of Dubbo), ambient jazz (with The DM) and indie rock (with Tomorrow Forever). His first album The Fruits of Labour was released in early 2025 to great acclaim in the family group chat. He is always keeping his eyes open for the next musical adventure!

Song Credit: “Bets Against Myself" - Written by Joel Riley. Performed by Joel Riley. 

Listen to Joel's playlist

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Joel Riley, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ What happens when you commit to writing one song a week for 100 weeks? For songwriter and producer Joel Riley, it led to his debut album The Fruits of Labour. In this episode, Joel takes us inside his imaginative practice. He shares how consistency built his confidence, how feedback helped him hear his songs differently and how living in Dubbo inspired him to embrace creative limitations as opportunities. Joel’s journey is a reminder that songwriting doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs you to show up.

About Joel: Joel Riley is an artist, songwriter and producer making music in Dubbo, Australia. He writes songs  about things he cares about, things he worries about, and the occasional dinosaur. He loves to take adventures into genres he loves, like electronic music (with The Synthesizer Wizards of Dubbo), ambient jazz (with The DM) and indie rock (with Tomorrow Forever). His first album The Fruits of Labour was released in early 2025 to great acclaim in the family group chat. He is always keeping his eyes open for the next musical adventure!

Song Credit: “Bets Against Myself" - Written by Joel Riley. Performed by Joel Riley. 

Listen to Joel's playlist

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Life Insurance, Goldilocks & Indie Rock: The Imaginative World of Songwriter Joel Riley Joel Riley, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:06:57 Joel Riley never planned on making an album, until writing one song a week turned into over 100. In this episode, he shares how consistency, play, feedback and embracing limitations shaped his debut record The Fruits of Labour. Joel Riley never planned on making an album, until writing one song a week turned into over 100. In this episode, he shares how consistency, play, feedback and embracing limitations shaped his debut record The Fruits of Labour. songwriting habits, indie rock songwriter, creative inspiration, making a debut album, creative process tips, finding your artistic voice, consistent creativity, how to write songs, songwriting feedback false full 63 8 f20ced70-07dd-4d41-8826-df2253322f48 Cephalopods, Songwriting, and the Beauty in the Mess: A Conversation with Elana Stone Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone shares the joyful chaos of a creative life. A double ARIA Award-winner, Stone blends folk, electronica, indie pop and balladry with lyrical vulnerability and melodic flair. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, in this episode she reflects on how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time.

About Elana: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone is a double ARIA Award-winning musician whose style combines instrumental invention with quirk, and inclines to write pop that is by turns exultant or introspective. Elana Stone encompasses folk, modern electronica, indie pop and balladry, underpinned by Stone’s signature lyrical vulnerability and ear for melody.

Contact Elana : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Song Credit: “Cephalopods" - Written by Elana Stone. Performed by Elana Stone.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Elana Stone, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone shares the joyful chaos of a creative life. A double ARIA Award-winner, Stone blends folk, electronica, indie pop and balladry with lyrical vulnerability and melodic flair. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, in this episode she reflects on how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time.

About Elana: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone is a double ARIA Award-winning musician whose style combines instrumental invention with quirk, and inclines to write pop that is by turns exultant or introspective. Elana Stone encompasses folk, modern electronica, indie pop and balladry, underpinned by Stone’s signature lyrical vulnerability and ear for melody.

Contact Elana : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Song Credit: “Cephalopods" - Written by Elana Stone. Performed by Elana Stone.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Cephalopods, Songwriting, and the Beauty in the Mess: A Conversation with Elana Stone Elana Stone, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:08:10 Elana Stone talks about the joyful chaos of a creative life. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, she shares how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time. Elana Stone talks about the joyful chaos of a creative life. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, she shares how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time. creative process, missy higgins, folk electronica, music inspiration, creative life, artistic values, balancing motherhood & music, songwriting, indie pop false full 62 8 d14abc0f-14d4-45d4-8ace-f0849861e195 Under the Streetlights: Andrew McCrorie-Shand on Writing from Image, Emotion and Imagination Award-nominated composer Andrew McCrorie-Shand joins Francesca de Valence to share a songwriting journey shaped by curiosity, cinematic vision, and emotional depth. From hit TV themes like Teletubbies to reflective solo work, Andy’s decades-spanning career reveals the power of imagination and storytelling in music.

About Andrew: Andy is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer and composer. As a teen he was greatly influenced by the American rock musician, composer and filmmaker Frank Zappa and British rock musician Keith Emerson. In 1974 Andy joined the progressive rock band Druid, with whom he co-composed and recorded 2 albums for EMI: Toward the Sun (1975) and Fluid Druid (1976). He went on to play with Curved Air, which included a pre-Police Stewart Copeland on drums.


Contact Andrew: Website

Song Credit: “Streetlights" - Written by Andrew McCrorie-Shand. Performed by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Andrew McCrorie-Shand, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Award-nominated composer Andrew McCrorie-Shand joins Francesca de Valence to share a songwriting journey shaped by curiosity, cinematic vision, and emotional depth. From hit TV themes like Teletubbies to reflective solo work, Andy’s decades-spanning career reveals the power of imagination and storytelling in music.

About Andrew: Andy is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer and composer. As a teen he was greatly influenced by the American rock musician, composer and filmmaker Frank Zappa and British rock musician Keith Emerson. In 1974 Andy joined the progressive rock band Druid, with whom he co-composed and recorded 2 albums for EMI: Toward the Sun (1975) and Fluid Druid (1976). He went on to play with Curved Air, which included a pre-Police Stewart Copeland on drums.


Contact Andrew: Website

Song Credit: “Streetlights" - Written by Andrew McCrorie-Shand. Performed by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Under the Streetlights: Andrew McCrorie-Shand on Writing from Image, Emotion and Imagination Andrew McCrorie-Shand, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:12:06 From composing hit TV themes to crafting gentle, reflective solo songs, Andy McCrorie-Shand shares how his creative process is grounded in imagination and storytelling. A process that shines through in his evocative song Streetlights. From composing hit TV themes to crafting gentle, reflective solo songs, Andy McCrorie-Shand shares how his creative process is grounded in imagination and storytelling. A process that shines through in his evocative song Streetlights. creative process, folk music, composer, progressive rock, film scoring, music storytelling, songwriting false full 61 8 b6f6008f-09e9-4022-ad1c-26f175c3a882 From the Top End to the Studio: Crystal Robins on the Journey of Songwriting and Resilience Darwin-based songwriter and music therapist Crystal Robins shares how her connection to place and her work in music therapy shaped her debut album Moonflower, and explains how a weekly songwriting prompt led her to the powerful, fully produced track “Where This Heart’s Been”. 

About Crystal: Crystal Robins is a songwriter living on Larrakia country (Darwin NT) in the tropical north of Australia. With stunning vocals and intricate guitar playing, Crystal’s songs weave a dreamy mix of indie-folk with a twist of alt-country and Americana, layering lush harmonies to accompany her heartfelt lyrics.

Contact Crystal: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Where This Heart's Been" - Written by Crystal Robins. Performed by Crystal Robins. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Crystal Robins, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Darwin-based songwriter and music therapist Crystal Robins shares how her connection to place and her work in music therapy shaped her debut album Moonflower, and explains how a weekly songwriting prompt led her to the powerful, fully produced track “Where This Heart’s Been”. 

About Crystal: Crystal Robins is a songwriter living on Larrakia country (Darwin NT) in the tropical north of Australia. With stunning vocals and intricate guitar playing, Crystal’s songs weave a dreamy mix of indie-folk with a twist of alt-country and Americana, layering lush harmonies to accompany her heartfelt lyrics.

Contact Crystal: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Where This Heart's Been" - Written by Crystal Robins. Performed by Crystal Robins. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> From the Top End to the Studio: Crystal Robins on the Journey of Songwriting and Resilience Crystal Robins, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:50:59 Take a deep dive with Crystal Robins as she traces the journey of her song “Where This Heart’s Been”, from a weekly songwriting prompt to a powerful, fully produced track. Take a deep dive with Crystal Robins as she traces the journey of her song “Where This Heart’s Been”, from a weekly songwriting prompt to a powerful, fully produced track. creative process, indie folk, i heart songwriting club, women in music, australian music, debut album, music therapy, singer-songwriter, storytelling false full 60 8 4da97909-a960-44ca-b3a8-c2f38938db6f If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of Reinvention Genre-fluid pop artist Jaime Jackett shares the creative journey behind her debut album Reinvention, and how a single songwriting prompt led to the playful, percussive track Lemonade. From beatboxing and found sounds to multiple live arrangements, Jaime reveals how reinvention is both her process and her power. 

About Jaime: Jaime Jackett is a powerful and evocative performer based in Broome, Western Australia. Jackett’s music delicately treads the contrast between light and dark, deliberately juxtaposing them, and playing with the patterns and shadows they create.

Contact Jaime: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Lemonade" - Written by Jaime Jackett. Performed by Jaime Jackett and James Newhouse. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Jaime Jackett, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Genre-fluid pop artist Jaime Jackett shares the creative journey behind her debut album Reinvention, and how a single songwriting prompt led to the playful, percussive track Lemonade. From beatboxing and found sounds to multiple live arrangements, Jaime reveals how reinvention is both her process and her power. 

About Jaime: Jaime Jackett is a powerful and evocative performer based in Broome, Western Australia. Jackett’s music delicately treads the contrast between light and dark, deliberately juxtaposing them, and playing with the patterns and shadows they create.

Contact Jaime: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Lemonade" - Written by Jaime Jackett. Performed by Jaime Jackett and James Newhouse. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of Reinvention Jaime Jackett, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:54:33 Jaime Jackett reveals how she turned found sounds and a songwriting prompt into her genre-bending track Lemonade. Jaime Jackett reveals how she turned found sounds and a songwriting prompt into her genre-bending track Lemonade. west australian, found sounds, women in music, genre fluid, songwriter, reinvention, beatboxing, album, pop music, songwriting false full 59 8 1cb2d585-8313-4734-9cc5-ad62bda9eb07 Golden Lover, Silver Song: Pat Tierney on Writing with Heart Roots troubadour Pat Tierney joins Francesca to reflect on a decade of songwriting, the power of creative community, and the process behind his latest album Lost in the Haze. From songwriting as self-expression to turning a weekly challenge into a lead single, this episode explores the beauty of showing up and staying true to your voice.

About Pat: Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful fusion of blues and folk draws on influences like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale. Since his 2015 debut, he has toured extensively, performed at major Australian festivals, and shared stages with artists including The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu and Harry Manx. His acclaimed albums Red Moon and Lost in the Haze showcase his poetic songwriting and have earned national radio play, millions of streams, and multiple Queensland Music Award nominations. Tierney’s heartfelt performances and socially conscious lyrics mark him as a standout voice in modern folk and roots music.

Contact Pat: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Golden Lover, Silver Song" - Written by Pat Tierney. Performed by Pat Tierney. With thanks to Yama-Nui Records. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Pat Tierney, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Roots troubadour Pat Tierney joins Francesca to reflect on a decade of songwriting, the power of creative community, and the process behind his latest album Lost in the Haze. From songwriting as self-expression to turning a weekly challenge into a lead single, this episode explores the beauty of showing up and staying true to your voice.

About Pat: Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful fusion of blues and folk draws on influences like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale. Since his 2015 debut, he has toured extensively, performed at major Australian festivals, and shared stages with artists including The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu and Harry Manx. His acclaimed albums Red Moon and Lost in the Haze showcase his poetic songwriting and have earned national radio play, millions of streams, and multiple Queensland Music Award nominations. Tierney’s heartfelt performances and socially conscious lyrics mark him as a standout voice in modern folk and roots music.

Contact Pat: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Golden Lover, Silver Song" - Written by Pat Tierney. Performed by Pat Tierney. With thanks to Yama-Nui Records. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Golden Lover, Silver Song: Pat Tierney on Writing with Heart Pat Tierney, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:57:20 From songwriting as self-expression to turning a weekly challenge into a lead single, in this episode we chat to Pat Tierney about exploring the beauty of showing up and staying true to your voice. From songwriting as self-expression to turning a weekly challenge into a lead single, in this episode we chat to Pat Tierney about exploring the beauty of showing up and staying true to your voice. independent music, creative process, artist journey, lap slide guitar, i heart songwriting club, pat tierney, folk blues, behind the music, music inspiration, songwriting false full 58 8 bc2f11a2-4b18-495d-865d-d388526f2093 How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby Slept - Mardi Lumsden on Making Slow Emotion Award-winning Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden has long been known for her ethereal songwriting and shimmering sonic landscapes. But her sophomore album Slow Emotion came to life in a way that was as delicate and intimate as its title suggests—written asynchronously and collaboratively with her husband and producer, Pennay, in the quiet hours while their baby slept.

This episode of The Magic of Songwriting podcast explores the creative journey behind Slow Emotion, and in particular the evolution of its standout track, “nineteen.”

About Mardi and Andrew: 

Mardi Lumsden is an award-winning synth-pop charmer from Brisbane. Mardi spent 2020 writing happy music resulting in her sophomore album "Slow Emotion", an 8-track delight written in IHSC that transverses disco, indie pop and stargazer anthems. The title track was added to Double J and was called "another stellar success" by Obscure Sound.

Andrew Pennay has spent his days teaching music in schools, lecturing in music education, and slowly working through a PhD in (not surprisingly) songwriting education. 

Contact Mardi : Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: ‘nineteen’ Written by Mardi Lumsden and Andrew Pennay and Performed by Mardi Lumsden. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song:  “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Mardi Lumsden, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Award-winning Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden has long been known for her ethereal songwriting and shimmering sonic landscapes. But her sophomore album Slow Emotion came to life in a way that was as delicate and intimate as its title suggests—written asynchronously and collaboratively with her husband and producer, Pennay, in the quiet hours while their baby slept.

This episode of The Magic of Songwriting podcast explores the creative journey behind Slow Emotion, and in particular the evolution of its standout track, “nineteen.”

About Mardi and Andrew: 

Mardi Lumsden is an award-winning synth-pop charmer from Brisbane. Mardi spent 2020 writing happy music resulting in her sophomore album "Slow Emotion", an 8-track delight written in IHSC that transverses disco, indie pop and stargazer anthems. The title track was added to Double J and was called "another stellar success" by Obscure Sound.

Andrew Pennay has spent his days teaching music in schools, lecturing in music education, and slowly working through a PhD in (not surprisingly) songwriting education. 

Contact Mardi : Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: ‘nineteen’ Written by Mardi Lumsden and Andrew Pennay and Performed by Mardi Lumsden. 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song:  “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby Slept - Mardi Lumsden on Making Slow Emotion Mardi Lumsden, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:00:15 In this episode we chat to Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden about the creative journey behind her sophomore album from ‘Slow Emotion’ In this episode we chat to Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden about the creative journey behind her sophomore album from ‘Slow Emotion’ collaborative songwriting, home recording, synth-pop, parents, i heart songwriting club, album, songwriting process false full 57 8 69cfac5c-90a3-4b36-b57f-6ded2e11fa5e The Magic of Songwriting Season 8 Francesca introduces the podcast theme for Season 8: turning consistent creative practice into a powerful body of work. She shares how members of I Heart Songwriting Club—from remote communities to bustling cities—have written full albums inside the Club. Each episode this season includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, sharing a song from demo to final production.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Francesca introduces the podcast theme for Season 8: turning consistent creative practice into a powerful body of work. She shares how members of I Heart Songwriting Club—from remote communities to bustling cities—have written full albums inside the Club. Each episode this season includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, sharing a song from demo to final production.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 8 I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:01:30 How a weekly songwriting commitment can grow into full-length albums How a weekly songwriting commitment can grow into full-length albums musicians, i heart songwriting club, songwriter, songwriting false trailer 8 bdcccfce-a915-4dc6-b62e-ae6ad2fc65dd Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth Collaboration in the musical realm often focuses on the process of writing a song together. But as Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth shared during the recent co-production of their songwriting retreat, collaboration can extend far beyond just crafting songs  - it can foster professional partnerships, exchange a diversity of skill sets, and create innovative growth opportunities for both people and their communities. 


Join our next Songwriting Retreat here and find out more about our online co-writing course here.
 

About Emma Bosworth:  
Emma is a singer-songwriter, founder of Wild Mountains Songs and National Project Manager of Green Music Australia. Emma is a long time friend of Wild Mountains Trust. In her teenage years, she attended multiple earth education camps managed by the Trust, and she says it was a major turning point in her life. In 2016, Emma had a yearning to create time and space to create new music; she knew Wild Mountains could provide a space with big creative impact. Using her collaborative heart, she asked some friends to join her on a weekend away amongst the trees to co-write and take some deep breaths. It was the start of something really special.


Find out more about Wild Mountains Songs 
Find out more about Wild Mountains Trust 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Emma Bosworth, Wild Mountains Songs, Wild Mountains Trust, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Collaboration in the musical realm often focuses on the process of writing a song together. But as Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth shared during the recent co-production of their songwriting retreat, collaboration can extend far beyond just crafting songs  - it can foster professional partnerships, exchange a diversity of skill sets, and create innovative growth opportunities for both people and their communities. 


Join our next Songwriting Retreat here and find out more about our online co-writing course here.
 

About Emma Bosworth:  
Emma is a singer-songwriter, founder of Wild Mountains Songs and National Project Manager of Green Music Australia. Emma is a long time friend of Wild Mountains Trust. In her teenage years, she attended multiple earth education camps managed by the Trust, and she says it was a major turning point in her life. In 2016, Emma had a yearning to create time and space to create new music; she knew Wild Mountains could provide a space with big creative impact. Using her collaborative heart, she asked some friends to join her on a weekend away amongst the trees to co-write and take some deep breaths. It was the start of something really special.


Find out more about Wild Mountains Songs 
Find out more about Wild Mountains Trust 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth Emma Bosworth, Wild Mountains Songs, Wild Mountains Trust, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:36:50 Other magical ways songwriters can collaborate beyond writing songs Other magical ways songwriters can collaborate beyond writing songs songwriting retreat, nature retreat, wild mountains false full 56 7 d48dcbf8-955a-4a70-b12f-5c99fcb0bf8b The Chaos and Order of Nature and Finding Connection across Generations We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Maddison Kate and Amanda Thomas for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We explore the chaos and order of nature, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how collaboration across generations can highlight our universal connection. 


Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Madison Kate, Amanda Thomas, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Maddison Kate and Amanda Thomas for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We explore the chaos and order of nature, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how collaboration across generations can highlight our universal connection. 


Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> The Chaos and Order of Nature and Finding Connection across Generations Madison Kate, Amanda Thomas, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:17:58 We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. songwriters, songwriting retreat, cowriting, retreat, collaborating, collaboration, songwriting, creativity false full 55 7 7570cd27-7659-4808-9a8c-a12104928ac8 Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Kate Battersby and Halimah Perez-Torres (Finlonsen) for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. The conversation was a reminder of the magic that happens when songwriters come together, share their stories, and allow the creative process to unfold in unexpected ways. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Kate Battersby, Halimah Perez-Torres, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Kate Battersby and Halimah Perez-Torres (Finlonsen) for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. The conversation was a reminder of the magic that happens when songwriters come together, share their stories, and allow the creative process to unfold in unexpected ways. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing Kate Battersby, Halimah Perez-Torres, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:16:32 We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. songwriters, songwriting retreat, cowriting, retreat, songwriting, creativity false full 54 7 a076e411-be13-4a3f-901e-d9b7aa65e5d8 Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across Distance and Difference We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Cath Russell and Mona Verdour for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. This episode is a reminder that songwriting is more than just creating melodies and lyrics. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Cath Russell, Mona Verdour, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Cath Russell and Mona Verdour for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. This episode is a reminder that songwriting is more than just creating melodies and lyrics. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across Distance and Difference Cath Russell, Mona Verdour, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:16:53 We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. songwriters, songwriting retreat, cowriting, retreat, songwriting, creativity false full 53 7 23e20708-1bd0-49e3-ad4a-6cf815bb4b30 Songs in the Wild: A Journey of Collaboration and Creativity We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters, Shauna Tohill, Kerrie Gamley and Stella Di Santa for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We also discuss the value of revisiting and refining your creative ideas. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, Shauna Tohill, Kerrie Gamley, Stella Di Santa) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters, Shauna Tohill, Kerrie Gamley and Stella Di Santa for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We also discuss the value of revisiting and refining your creative ideas. 

Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Songs in the Wild: A Journey of Collaboration and Creativity I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, Shauna Tohill, Kerrie Gamley, Stella Di Santa 00:13:30 We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. songwriters, songwriting retreat, cowriting, retreat, songwriting, creativity false full 52 7 924244ca-e3f3-4165-8788-babc3d55fc26 From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon - A Conversation with Wendy Matthews In this episode, Francesca de Valence chats with legendary Australian artist Wendy Matthews at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. Wendy shares insights into her songwriting journey, from her early days busking across Canada and the USA to creating multi-platinum albums. Known for her timeless hits including The Day You Went Away, Wendy discusses her approach to crafting songs that resonate deeply, her commitment to beauty in music, and how storytelling shapes her artistry. With stories of collaboration and creative evolution, this conversation offers an intimate look at the process behind one of Australia’s most expressive artists. A must-listen for music lovers and creators alike.

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. 
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

About Wendy Matthews:
An Australian musical treasure, Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip, and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear, her music now in more than 1 million homes in Australia with all her albums having multi-platinum status.

Her solo debut album Émigré (Double Platinum) earned Wendy Best Female Artist and Best Debut Single (for Token Angels) at the 1990 ARIA Awards. In 1992 Wendy received the ARIA for Best Female Artist and Best Single and in 1993, Best Female Artist. Wendy was also voted Best Female Singer in the 1990 Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll. The Day You Went Away was the ‘highest selling single’ of 1993 and the ‘single of the year’. Contact Wendy Matthews: Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 1 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Wendy Matthews, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this episode, Francesca de Valence chats with legendary Australian artist Wendy Matthews at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. Wendy shares insights into her songwriting journey, from her early days busking across Canada and the USA to creating multi-platinum albums. Known for her timeless hits including The Day You Went Away, Wendy discusses her approach to crafting songs that resonate deeply, her commitment to beauty in music, and how storytelling shapes her artistry. With stories of collaboration and creative evolution, this conversation offers an intimate look at the process behind one of Australia’s most expressive artists. A must-listen for music lovers and creators alike.

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. 
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

About Wendy Matthews:
An Australian musical treasure, Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip, and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear, her music now in more than 1 million homes in Australia with all her albums having multi-platinum status.

Her solo debut album Émigré (Double Platinum) earned Wendy Best Female Artist and Best Debut Single (for Token Angels) at the 1990 ARIA Awards. In 1992 Wendy received the ARIA for Best Female Artist and Best Single and in 1993, Best Female Artist. Wendy was also voted Best Female Singer in the 1990 Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll. The Day You Went Away was the ‘highest selling single’ of 1993 and the ‘single of the year’. Contact Wendy Matthews: Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon - A Conversation with Wendy Matthews Wendy Matthews, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:22:36 An intimate look at the process behind one of Australia’s most expressive artists. An intimate look at the process behind one of Australia’s most expressive artists. female australian singer, australian singers, famous australian musicians, female singer false full 51 7 71c9a1f8-c371-463c-a4aa-d21373251d6a Beyond The Voice - A Conversation about Songwriting with Johnny Manuel Johnny Manuel’s astronomical career has been shaped by his vocal talent. His appearances on shows like America’s Got Talent and The Voice have created a global audience that sees him as “just a vocalist,” not recognizing the depth of his creative vision. But what this global audience most likely doesn’t know is that Johnny started out as a songwriter. In this episode, we chatted with the US artist and songwriter at the 2024 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. 
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

About Johnny Manuel: 
From a four chair turn and final of The Voice Australia to America’s Got Talent to performing at Eurovision, Johnny Manuel thrills audiences with his artistry. Discovering the joy of performance and musicianship in the church choir in Flint Michigan, at the age of ten he had recorded his first demo; a cover of Run DMC’s ‘It’s Like That’ and had a recording contract at 14 with Warner Records, touring with NSync and Jessica Simpson along the way. Recently honored to perform for United States President Joe Biden in New York City, Johnny continues to build an international fan base from his new home in Australia. A fan favourite of Queensland’s Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols for the past several years, 

Realizing his creative vision across multiple projects with creative collaborators ARIA-winning artist/producer Nick Littlemore (PNAU and Empire of the Sun) and rising artist/producer Aidan Laprete he has released two EP’s independently; “Younger Skin” and “Blue”. Johnny’s new sound finally allows him to be his authentic self. Contact Johnny: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Johnny Manuel, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Johnny Manuel’s astronomical career has been shaped by his vocal talent. His appearances on shows like America’s Got Talent and The Voice have created a global audience that sees him as “just a vocalist,” not recognizing the depth of his creative vision. But what this global audience most likely doesn’t know is that Johnny started out as a songwriter. In this episode, we chatted with the US artist and songwriter at the 2024 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. 
Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

About Johnny Manuel: 
From a four chair turn and final of The Voice Australia to America’s Got Talent to performing at Eurovision, Johnny Manuel thrills audiences with his artistry. Discovering the joy of performance and musicianship in the church choir in Flint Michigan, at the age of ten he had recorded his first demo; a cover of Run DMC’s ‘It’s Like That’ and had a recording contract at 14 with Warner Records, touring with NSync and Jessica Simpson along the way. Recently honored to perform for United States President Joe Biden in New York City, Johnny continues to build an international fan base from his new home in Australia. A fan favourite of Queensland’s Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols for the past several years, 

Realizing his creative vision across multiple projects with creative collaborators ARIA-winning artist/producer Nick Littlemore (PNAU and Empire of the Sun) and rising artist/producer Aidan Laprete he has released two EP’s independently; “Younger Skin” and “Blue”. Johnny’s new sound finally allows him to be his authentic self. Contact Johnny: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Beyond The Voice - A Conversation about Songwriting with Johnny Manuel Johnny Manuel, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club Francesca de Valence 00:22:28 We chat with one of the biggest voices from America’s Got Talent and The Voice about songwriting and finding his artistic sound. We chat with one of the biggest voices from America’s Got Talent and The Voice about songwriting and finding his artistic sound. r&b, johnny manuel, motown, hit songwriter, gospel, adele, america’s got talent, aretha franklin, writing better lyrics, the voice, mariah carey, soul, famous voices, whitney houston false full 50 7 f91b94e3-08c1-4de9-b26f-99a93e24ebec Co-writing Viral Hits with Jude York In the next few episodes we take you to the serene blue waters of Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. This year, Jude York joined the festival as one of the professional songwriters. Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Join us as we chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more.

About Jude: Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Growing up rurally with an opera-singer mother and jingle-writer father, there was little else for Jude to do but create his own musical world. In 2022, Jude debuted with a unique cult-favourite performance in Australia’s national round for Eurovision, before releasing hits, ‘Mr Porcelain’ and ‘Cashew.’ With breathtaking vulnerability, Jude quickly garnered a fanbase of like minded misfits, a community solidified by seeing him live on tour throughout Europe supporting Dean Lewis and later on his own headline tour of Australia.

With 6 million streams on his first mixtape, a Queensland Music Award under his belt and Jude’s latest sensation, ‘Monaco’ climbing the international charts and amassing a staggering 1 million streams in its first week, a new era is on the horizon for the pop star-in-the-making.
Contact Jude York : Website / Facebook / Instagram

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.
Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Jude York, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In the next few episodes we take you to the serene blue waters of Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. This year, Jude York joined the festival as one of the professional songwriters. Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Join us as we chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more.

About Jude: Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Growing up rurally with an opera-singer mother and jingle-writer father, there was little else for Jude to do but create his own musical world. In 2022, Jude debuted with a unique cult-favourite performance in Australia’s national round for Eurovision, before releasing hits, ‘Mr Porcelain’ and ‘Cashew.’ With breathtaking vulnerability, Jude quickly garnered a fanbase of like minded misfits, a community solidified by seeing him live on tour throughout Europe supporting Dean Lewis and later on his own headline tour of Australia.

With 6 million streams on his first mixtape, a Queensland Music Award under his belt and Jude’s latest sensation, ‘Monaco’ climbing the international charts and amassing a staggering 1 million streams in its first week, a new era is on the horizon for the pop star-in-the-making.
Contact Jude York : Website / Facebook / Instagram

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.
Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Co-writing Viral Hits with Jude York Jude York, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:23:06 Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. We chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more. Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. We chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more. self-produced, pop, music production, co-writing, whitsundays songwriter festival, collaboration, jude york false full 49 7 7a151fdc-7f39-453e-aa9c-3c2b621fc652 The Magic of Songwriting Season 7 Welcome to Season 7 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about collaboration and co-writing. Collaboration is an inherent part of being a musician, but is often a behind the scenes thing. To help shed light on this, I interview songwriters and artists of all experience levels about their co-writing - from multiple-ARIA winning artist, Wendy Matthews, to first-time co-writers. And I do all of this, from the most beautiful places in Queensland, Australia - on location at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024, and in situ at our 10th Anniversary Songwriting Retreat near the Border Ranges National Park.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:YouTube / Facebook / Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Welcome to Season 7 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about collaboration and co-writing. Collaboration is an inherent part of being a musician, but is often a behind the scenes thing. To help shed light on this, I interview songwriters and artists of all experience levels about their co-writing - from multiple-ARIA winning artist, Wendy Matthews, to first-time co-writers. And I do all of this, from the most beautiful places in Queensland, Australia - on location at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024, and in situ at our 10th Anniversary Songwriting Retreat near the Border Ranges National Park.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:YouTube / Facebook / Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 7 I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:01:30 This season is all about collaboration and co-writing. This season is all about collaboration and co-writing. songwriters, songwriting retreat, i heart songwriting club, co-writing, whitsundays songwriter festival, collaboration, songwriting false bonus 7 c2146d83-9adf-4b12-ad39-4d8791b3d25a Celebrating 10 Years of I Heart Songwriting Club 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 been created, and many careers have been launched from this simple writing club.

I Heart Songwriting Club is a place for all songwriters, created by songwriters. We have songwriting courses, professional development programs, mentorship, workshops, and our signature songwriting club.

Whether you’re a songwriter in our global online songwriting club, or a songwriting fan who’s been enjoying our concerts, workshops or even this podcast for the past few years - we want to thank you for being part of our community.

Thank you to our members who sent in a happy birthday message:

- Audra Santa (Toronto, Canada)

- Danielle Caruana - Mama Kin (Perth, Australia)

- Kaiyah Mercedes (Mornington Peninsula, Australia)

- Karen Jacobsen (Airlie Beach, Australia)

- Leah Jett - Kissing the Flint (Newton Stewart, Scotland)

- Winston (Perth, Australia)

- Ed Robins (Melbourne, Australia)

- Sally Barris (Nashville, USA)

- Ken Davis (Koonawarra, Australia)

- Findlay Napier (Isle of Arran, Scotland)

- Alan Atkinson - Protis (Brisbane, Australia)

- Katie Harder (Alice Springs, Australia)

- Kim Imber (Tasmania, Australia)

- Kara Spradbury (Perth, Australia)

- Soph Sav (Sydney, Australia)

- Matt Cal (Perth, Australia)

- Kerrie Gambley - Haystack Mountain Hermits (Mount Tamborine, Australia)

- David Hethorn (Brisbane, Australia)

- Gitika Partington (Newport, Wales)

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Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ 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 been created, and many careers have been launched from this simple writing club.

I Heart Songwriting Club is a place for all songwriters, created by songwriters. We have songwriting courses, professional development programs, mentorship, workshops, and our signature songwriting club.

Whether you’re a songwriter in our global online songwriting club, or a songwriting fan who’s been enjoying our concerts, workshops or even this podcast for the past few years - we want to thank you for being part of our community.

Thank you to our members who sent in a happy birthday message:

- Audra Santa (Toronto, Canada)

- Danielle Caruana - Mama Kin (Perth, Australia)

- Kaiyah Mercedes (Mornington Peninsula, Australia)

- Karen Jacobsen (Airlie Beach, Australia)

- Leah Jett - Kissing the Flint (Newton Stewart, Scotland)

- Winston (Perth, Australia)

- Ed Robins (Melbourne, Australia)

- Sally Barris (Nashville, USA)

- Ken Davis (Koonawarra, Australia)

- Findlay Napier (Isle of Arran, Scotland)

- Alan Atkinson - Protis (Brisbane, Australia)

- Katie Harder (Alice Springs, Australia)

- Kim Imber (Tasmania, Australia)

- Kara Spradbury (Perth, Australia)

- Soph Sav (Sydney, Australia)

- Matt Cal (Perth, Australia)

- Kerrie Gambley - Haystack Mountain Hermits (Mount Tamborine, Australia)

- David Hethorn (Brisbane, Australia)

- Gitika Partington (Newport, Wales)

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Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Celebrating 10 Years of I Heart Songwriting Club I Heart Songwriting Club 00:31:44 Find out how the Club came to exist Find out how the Club came to exist i heart songwriting club, anniversary false bonus 6 b7dc977c-2eba-4a72-9609-661084ddcf51 Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris 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, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally’s journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville’s music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter.

Timestamp:
6:20 - Sally discusses joining the I Heart Songwriting Club and its impact
8:03 - Sally shares her journey to Nashville
26:37 - The Grammy nomination
33:19 - Reflecting on the feedback and categorisation of songs by the publisher
37:19 - The universal appeal of honest songwriting and the importance 
40:59 - Writing regularly with a group
51:48 - The learnings from touring
1:01:45 - Creating songwriting themes, including challenging prompts
1:07:30 - Performance of "Magnify" 

About Sally: Sally Barris is a Nashville based performing songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. While her writing credits mightily impress, fans and peers are most captivated by her bright spirit and expressive mountain soprano.  Dirty Linen says “Barris knows how to write lyrics that are as forthright as a stream of clear water and how to support them with melodies that share that quality”. The Minnesota native has performed Mountain Stage,  New Bedford Summer Fest, Wildflower Arts & Music Festival and The Kerrville Folk Festival. In 2021, Sally released her new cd “Grasshopper Mile”. Contact Sally: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credits:
"Grasshopper Mile" - Written by Sally Barris, Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson and Performed by Sally Barris.
"Magnify" - Written and Performed by Sally Barris.


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Check out more incredible music from our members:
Listen to Helen Perris on BANDCAMP
Follow Amanda Thomas via her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM

Sign up for our Co-writing Course to improve your writing skills with others.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Sally Barris, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ 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, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally’s journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville’s music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter.

Timestamp:
6:20 - Sally discusses joining the I Heart Songwriting Club and its impact
8:03 - Sally shares her journey to Nashville
26:37 - The Grammy nomination
33:19 - Reflecting on the feedback and categorisation of songs by the publisher
37:19 - The universal appeal of honest songwriting and the importance 
40:59 - Writing regularly with a group
51:48 - The learnings from touring
1:01:45 - Creating songwriting themes, including challenging prompts
1:07:30 - Performance of "Magnify" 

About Sally: Sally Barris is a Nashville based performing songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. While her writing credits mightily impress, fans and peers are most captivated by her bright spirit and expressive mountain soprano.  Dirty Linen says “Barris knows how to write lyrics that are as forthright as a stream of clear water and how to support them with melodies that share that quality”. The Minnesota native has performed Mountain Stage,  New Bedford Summer Fest, Wildflower Arts & Music Festival and The Kerrville Folk Festival. In 2021, Sally released her new cd “Grasshopper Mile”. Contact Sally: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credits:
"Grasshopper Mile" - Written by Sally Barris, Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson and Performed by Sally Barris.
"Magnify" - Written and Performed by Sally Barris.


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Check out more incredible music from our members:
Listen to Helen Perris on BANDCAMP
Follow Amanda Thomas via her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM

Sign up for our Co-writing Course to improve your writing skills with others.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris Sally Barris, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:17:25 Sally Barris' journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville’s music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter. Sally Barris' journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville’s music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter. grammy, singer songwriter, nashville, sally barris, nashville songwriter false full 48 6 a03e215d-312e-4010-818e-965a72bf0124 Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places. 

Timestamp:
3:23 - Jackie's Background and Approach to Songwriting
5:29 - Philosophy of Creativity and Handling Resistance
16:49 - Living in the Mystery and Career Opportunities
31:26 - Holding Space and PTSD 
32:33 - Watching Oneself on Screen
34:49 - Songwriting and Film Integration
39:27 - Recording and Collaborations
45:48 - Performing Old Songs
1:01:08 - Reflection on Life's Journeys
1:04:34 - Performance of the Song 'Lake Saint George'

About Jackie: 
Jackie Marshall is a fully independent songwriter, performer and recording artist who creates music in alternative contemporary genres, glancing across folk, country, rock, improvised and art music realms. Jackie most recently starred in and wrote the music for independent full-length feature film Three Chords And The Truth, which debuted at the Brisbane International Film Festival. TCATT also featured in the Sydney Film Festival and its Traveling Film Festival program, as well as Cinefest OZ and Vision Splendid film festivals. The film subsequently had a successful cinema run in Australia and is now available to watch on various streaming services.

Jackie has released three critically acclaimed full-length LPs, including the alt-country "Lilith Shrugs", the Brisbane all-star supported "Ladies' Luck", and her head-turning Australian Music Prize shortlisted “Fight n’ Flight” debut featuring alt-country musician Chris Pickering and Trinkets’ Savannah-Jo Lack and Ben Tolliday. She also has numerous recording collaborations under her belt with artists such as CODA, The Boat People’s Robin Waters, legendary Brisbane musician and journalist Sean Sennett, cult Australian country rock’n’roll band the Re-Mains’ Leigh Ivin and Slovenia’s Imer Traja Brizani and his Romani music ensemble Amala to name just a few. Her new album “You Are Not Too Much and You Are Enough” is out now. Contact Jackie:  Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Lake Saint George" - Written by Jackie Marshall. Performed live by Jackie Marshall at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Jackie Marshall, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places. 

Timestamp:
3:23 - Jackie's Background and Approach to Songwriting
5:29 - Philosophy of Creativity and Handling Resistance
16:49 - Living in the Mystery and Career Opportunities
31:26 - Holding Space and PTSD 
32:33 - Watching Oneself on Screen
34:49 - Songwriting and Film Integration
39:27 - Recording and Collaborations
45:48 - Performing Old Songs
1:01:08 - Reflection on Life's Journeys
1:04:34 - Performance of the Song 'Lake Saint George'

About Jackie: 
Jackie Marshall is a fully independent songwriter, performer and recording artist who creates music in alternative contemporary genres, glancing across folk, country, rock, improvised and art music realms. Jackie most recently starred in and wrote the music for independent full-length feature film Three Chords And The Truth, which debuted at the Brisbane International Film Festival. TCATT also featured in the Sydney Film Festival and its Traveling Film Festival program, as well as Cinefest OZ and Vision Splendid film festivals. The film subsequently had a successful cinema run in Australia and is now available to watch on various streaming services.

Jackie has released three critically acclaimed full-length LPs, including the alt-country "Lilith Shrugs", the Brisbane all-star supported "Ladies' Luck", and her head-turning Australian Music Prize shortlisted “Fight n’ Flight” debut featuring alt-country musician Chris Pickering and Trinkets’ Savannah-Jo Lack and Ben Tolliday. She also has numerous recording collaborations under her belt with artists such as CODA, The Boat People’s Robin Waters, legendary Brisbane musician and journalist Sean Sennett, cult Australian country rock’n’roll band the Re-Mains’ Leigh Ivin and Slovenia’s Imer Traja Brizani and his Romani music ensemble Amala to name just a few. Her new album “You Are Not Too Much and You Are Enough” is out now. Contact Jackie:  Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Lake Saint George" - Written by Jackie Marshall. Performed live by Jackie Marshall at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall Jackie Marshall, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:13:58 Follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to a golden opportunity and how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places. Follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to a golden opportunity and how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places. clare paslovsky, jacqueline marshall, three chords and the truth, singer songwriter, independent film, steve paslovsky, brisbane artist, jackie marshall, music sync, film composer false full 47 6 3dc88548-48d9-47b0-a661-4228ffcc94a9 Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of your copyright. One of the ways to exploit that copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV shows and ads. In this conversation with Music Supervisor, Tyler McLoughlan, we break down the key concepts of music copyright, sync, and how songwriters can make the most of this space.

Timestamp:

3:51 - Explaining Copyright and Its Importance
8:26 - The Role and Function of Sync Agents and Supervisors
16:00 - Practical Advice for Songwriters and Artists in Sync
30:52 - Discussion on Lyrics and Visuals
32:44 - Genre and Sync Opportunities
35:45 - Common Themes in Advertising and Sync Opportunities
44:46 - Pitching Strategies
1:00:38 -Sync and Money Discussion
1:01:05 - Advertising Revenue
1:01:34 -Sync Money and Ownership Rights
1:03:21 - Information Sources for Ownership
1:04:12 - Sync Agents and Copyright Understanding

About Tyler: On her return from London as a music license broker with Ricall, Tyler McLoughlan founded The Sound Pound in 2011, a Brisbane business specialising in music supervision, clearances and composition across advertising, film and TV. She has worked on projects including music supervision for Billabong, Lunatics (Netflix), Robbie Hood, Bananas (SBS), Retrograde, Content (ABC), and advertising campaigns for Telfast, TAFE, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination Gold Coast, RACQ and The Natural Confectionary Company. As an artist manager, Tyler looks after the international career of tropical roots artist Bobby Alu. Contact Tyler : Website

Song Credit (excerpt): “Holiday Home” written by Francesca de Valence.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Tyler McLoughlan, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of your copyright. One of the ways to exploit that copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV shows and ads. In this conversation with Music Supervisor, Tyler McLoughlan, we break down the key concepts of music copyright, sync, and how songwriters can make the most of this space.

Timestamp:

3:51 - Explaining Copyright and Its Importance
8:26 - The Role and Function of Sync Agents and Supervisors
16:00 - Practical Advice for Songwriters and Artists in Sync
30:52 - Discussion on Lyrics and Visuals
32:44 - Genre and Sync Opportunities
35:45 - Common Themes in Advertising and Sync Opportunities
44:46 - Pitching Strategies
1:00:38 -Sync and Money Discussion
1:01:05 - Advertising Revenue
1:01:34 -Sync Money and Ownership Rights
1:03:21 - Information Sources for Ownership
1:04:12 - Sync Agents and Copyright Understanding

About Tyler: On her return from London as a music license broker with Ricall, Tyler McLoughlan founded The Sound Pound in 2011, a Brisbane business specialising in music supervision, clearances and composition across advertising, film and TV. She has worked on projects including music supervision for Billabong, Lunatics (Netflix), Robbie Hood, Bananas (SBS), Retrograde, Content (ABC), and advertising campaigns for Telfast, TAFE, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination Gold Coast, RACQ and The Natural Confectionary Company. As an artist manager, Tyler looks after the international career of tropical roots artist Bobby Alu. Contact Tyler : Website

Song Credit (excerpt): “Holiday Home” written by Francesca de Valence.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know Tyler McLoughlan, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:23:52 The key concepts of music copyright and how songwriters can make the most of the sync space The key concepts of music copyright and how songwriters can make the most of the sync space songwriter, music copyright, sync, syncing, songwriting false full 46 6 05f6bdb0-75b3-499a-9626-d7b20ce6c7bf Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters like 'The Wishmas Tree' to lending his talents to beloved shows like 'Bluey'. In this episode we discuss the interesting journey of a composer. We hope the light this conversation sheds will help songwriters bridge the gap between songwriting and composition for different visual media.

Timestamp:

  • 0:00: Introduction to the World of Composition
  • 2:23: Delving into Different Creative Spheres
  • 4:49: The Diverse Landscape of Media Composition
  • 6:28: Composer vs. Songwriter: Understanding the Difference
  • 7:24: The Sesame Street Breakthrough
  • 10:15: From Songwriting to Placement
  • 12:23: The Power of Sync: Amplifying Artists
  • 14:31: Beyond Songwriting: The Composer's Skill Set
  • 18:16: Crafting Music for Iconic Shows
  • 19:48 Understanding Director's Intentions
  • 31:22 - Challenges and Rewrites
  • 34:51 - Importance of Non-Musician Feedback
  • 40:05 - Final Mixing and Dub Stage
  • 47:04 - Key Traits for Success
  • 49:21 - Importance of Networking and People Skills
  • 57:24 - Managing Business Aspects and Finances
  • 58:30 - Earning Royalties and Copyright Management

About Ack:  Ack Kinmonth is a Brisbane-based composer scoring for films, TV shows, and games. His credits include "Sesame Street," "Bluey," and "Scarygirl," which earned a 2023 Screen Music award nomination. Ack's diverse skills bring stories to life through music. Contact Ack: Website / Facebook

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

 

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Ack Kinmonth, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters like 'The Wishmas Tree' to lending his talents to beloved shows like 'Bluey'. In this episode we discuss the interesting journey of a composer. We hope the light this conversation sheds will help songwriters bridge the gap between songwriting and composition for different visual media.

Timestamp:

  • 0:00: Introduction to the World of Composition
  • 2:23: Delving into Different Creative Spheres
  • 4:49: The Diverse Landscape of Media Composition
  • 6:28: Composer vs. Songwriter: Understanding the Difference
  • 7:24: The Sesame Street Breakthrough
  • 10:15: From Songwriting to Placement
  • 12:23: The Power of Sync: Amplifying Artists
  • 14:31: Beyond Songwriting: The Composer's Skill Set
  • 18:16: Crafting Music for Iconic Shows
  • 19:48 Understanding Director's Intentions
  • 31:22 - Challenges and Rewrites
  • 34:51 - Importance of Non-Musician Feedback
  • 40:05 - Final Mixing and Dub Stage
  • 47:04 - Key Traits for Success
  • 49:21 - Importance of Networking and People Skills
  • 57:24 - Managing Business Aspects and Finances
  • 58:30 - Earning Royalties and Copyright Management

About Ack:  Ack Kinmonth is a Brisbane-based composer scoring for films, TV shows, and games. His credits include "Sesame Street," "Bluey," and "Scarygirl," which earned a 2023 Screen Music award nomination. Ack's diverse skills bring stories to life through music. Contact Ack: Website / Facebook

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

 

]]> Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth Ack Kinmonth, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:07:54 Ever wondered how the music behind your favourite films, TV shows, or ads is created? Ever wondered how the music behind your favourite films, TV shows, or ads is created? composition, media, composer, bluey, sesame street false full 45 6 57932856-e9e4-4396-88b7-cae92db4f792 Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music.

Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival for bringing us this episode today. 

Timestamp:
2:42 - Exploitation is ok  
6:32 - The Open Mic Moment  
10:03 - The Evolution of Creativity  
13:20 - The London Interlude  
20:12 - A Meeting of Minds  
22:26 - Shamanic Sonic Journeys  
26:58 - The Publishing Puzzle 
29:26 - Defiance and Destiny  

About Toni Childs: 
Toni Childs is an Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated American recording artist. The celebrated singer-songwriter is known for her powerful voice, inspiring independent spirit and crafted storytelling. With fans in over 50 countries around the world, Toni has produced a list of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, Walk and Talk Like Angels, Many Rivers to Cross, to name a few. Over Toni’s illustrious career she has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel. She has toured the world over gaining a much loved fan base. 

In 1997, Toni was diagnosed with Graves Disease, a hyper-thyroid condition that pulled her away from touring and music making. It was 19 years in between albums and by then the industry and the world had changed. Living on Kauai in Hawaii, it became crystal clear to Toni that she wanted to create innovative new works with more engagement and play that supports life and shines a light on environmental solutions in ways that inspire action. 

Adding environmental activist, artistic director and installation artist to her bow, Toni has been bringing together the disciplines of music, film, 3D mapping, animation, lighting, set design and interactive components to three new works including an underwater concert, Reef 360. 

Contact Toni: Website / Facebook / Instagram 


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Toni Childs, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music.

Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival for bringing us this episode today. 

Timestamp:
2:42 - Exploitation is ok  
6:32 - The Open Mic Moment  
10:03 - The Evolution of Creativity  
13:20 - The London Interlude  
20:12 - A Meeting of Minds  
22:26 - Shamanic Sonic Journeys  
26:58 - The Publishing Puzzle 
29:26 - Defiance and Destiny  

About Toni Childs: 
Toni Childs is an Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated American recording artist. The celebrated singer-songwriter is known for her powerful voice, inspiring independent spirit and crafted storytelling. With fans in over 50 countries around the world, Toni has produced a list of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, Walk and Talk Like Angels, Many Rivers to Cross, to name a few. Over Toni’s illustrious career she has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel. She has toured the world over gaining a much loved fan base. 

In 1997, Toni was diagnosed with Graves Disease, a hyper-thyroid condition that pulled her away from touring and music making. It was 19 years in between albums and by then the industry and the world had changed. Living on Kauai in Hawaii, it became crystal clear to Toni that she wanted to create innovative new works with more engagement and play that supports life and shines a light on environmental solutions in ways that inspire action. 

Adding environmental activist, artistic director and installation artist to her bow, Toni has been bringing together the disciplines of music, film, 3D mapping, animation, lighting, set design and interactive components to three new works including an underwater concert, Reef 360. 

Contact Toni: Website / Facebook / Instagram 


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph Toni Childs, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:37:14 Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. open mics, music publishing, music exploitation, record labels false full 44 6 4a63d44d-6dbb-43fb-ae49-ea95d92ee2ac Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda We chat with Vika & Linda at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, to shine a light on their journey as artists and songwriters - from singing with The Black Sorrows, to discovering their artistic sound as a duo, finding the songs to record for their first album, and how they started writing songs as established artists. 

Timestamp:
2:27 - Exploring Song Selection for Albums
4:47 - The Evolution of Choosing Songs
6:59 - Diverse Sounds and Genre Experimentation
9:08 - The Gospel Album Journey
12:07 - Refining Song Choices Over the Decades
12:40 - Entering the World of Songwriting
15:27 - The Rolodex and Collaborations
15:54 - Listening to Demos and Musical Intuition
18:05 - Authenticity Over Spit and Polish

About Vika & Linda: Vika & Linda have enjoyed a remarkable musical journey over the past 3 decades. After three classic albums with The Black Sorrows, Melbourne’s Bull sisters, Vika & Linda released eight studio albums, two live albums and a chart-topping anthology. They have also sung on number one albums by Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and John Farnham, done gigs for the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and the King of Tonga, and been nominated for six ARIA Awards. Contact Vika & Linda: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

This episode was recorded at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Vika and Linda, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We chat with Vika & Linda at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, to shine a light on their journey as artists and songwriters - from singing with The Black Sorrows, to discovering their artistic sound as a duo, finding the songs to record for their first album, and how they started writing songs as established artists. 

Timestamp:
2:27 - Exploring Song Selection for Albums
4:47 - The Evolution of Choosing Songs
6:59 - Diverse Sounds and Genre Experimentation
9:08 - The Gospel Album Journey
12:07 - Refining Song Choices Over the Decades
12:40 - Entering the World of Songwriting
15:27 - The Rolodex and Collaborations
15:54 - Listening to Demos and Musical Intuition
18:05 - Authenticity Over Spit and Polish

About Vika & Linda: Vika & Linda have enjoyed a remarkable musical journey over the past 3 decades. After three classic albums with The Black Sorrows, Melbourne’s Bull sisters, Vika & Linda released eight studio albums, two live albums and a chart-topping anthology. They have also sung on number one albums by Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and John Farnham, done gigs for the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and the King of Tonga, and been nominated for six ARIA Awards. Contact Vika & Linda: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

This episode was recorded at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda Vika and Linda, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:20:49 An inside view of what an artist's process of choosing songs for an album can look like. An inside view of what an artist's process of choosing songs for an album can look like. sisters, harmonies, musical duo, tonga, duo, family band false full 43 6 7fe40dea-ed03-4ef4-a3b2-fc2549364655 Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music Publishing Deal? with Mark Sholtez Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal, so we pose some questions to Mark Sholtez that may help songwriters understand how they can succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal.  Having had success both as a published and self-published songwriter, Mark offers invaluable insights to this question.

Timestamp:
3:00 - What is an essential element of being a songwriter?
5:25 - Tips for getting in a room with other artists
8:06 - What does having a publisher mean for a songwriter and is it still necessary to have a publisher?
10:40 - How can you make the most of your publishing deal if you’re not an artist?
12:25 - What quality of demos do you need for pitching your songs to artists?
13:39 - Mark shares the key steps that enabled him to get his publishing deal 

About Mark Sholtez: 

Mark Sholtez is an ARIA nominated and APRA award-winning songwriter and recording artist currently signed to EMI Music Publishing Australia. He was the first Australian artist to record for the legendary Verve record label in New York, and his career to date has included collaborations with music industry icons including Tommy LiPuma (Barbra Streisand, George Benson, Miles Davis), Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient and noted veteran engineer Al Schmitt (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson), multiple Grammy winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman), as well as internationally renowned artists and songwriters including Don Walker (Cold Chisel), The Veronicas, Iain Archer (Snow Patrol), Troy Cassar-Daley, and Wendy Mathews. Contact Mark Sholtez: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

This episode was recorded at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (mark sholtez, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal, so we pose some questions to Mark Sholtez that may help songwriters understand how they can succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal.  Having had success both as a published and self-published songwriter, Mark offers invaluable insights to this question.

Timestamp:
3:00 - What is an essential element of being a songwriter?
5:25 - Tips for getting in a room with other artists
8:06 - What does having a publisher mean for a songwriter and is it still necessary to have a publisher?
10:40 - How can you make the most of your publishing deal if you’re not an artist?
12:25 - What quality of demos do you need for pitching your songs to artists?
13:39 - Mark shares the key steps that enabled him to get his publishing deal 

About Mark Sholtez: 

Mark Sholtez is an ARIA nominated and APRA award-winning songwriter and recording artist currently signed to EMI Music Publishing Australia. He was the first Australian artist to record for the legendary Verve record label in New York, and his career to date has included collaborations with music industry icons including Tommy LiPuma (Barbra Streisand, George Benson, Miles Davis), Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient and noted veteran engineer Al Schmitt (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson), multiple Grammy winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman), as well as internationally renowned artists and songwriters including Don Walker (Cold Chisel), The Veronicas, Iain Archer (Snow Patrol), Troy Cassar-Daley, and Wendy Mathews. Contact Mark Sholtez: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

This episode was recorded at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music Publishing Deal? with Mark Sholtez mark sholtez, Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:20:51 Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal so can you succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal? Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal so can you succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal? music publishing, songwriter success false full 42 6 497b1ac6-d147-468b-a16d-df768f983c0b What is Music Publishing and How Can It Help Songwriters? Music publishing is an area of the music industry that is complex and hard to get a handle on so we ask publisher and 2019 Billboard International Power Player, Rachel Kelly all the hard questions: What is a music publisher? How do they support songwriters? And do you really need a publishing deal? This episode is a solid overview of music publishing and how they can support songwriters.

Timestamp: 
4:45 - What does a publisher do?
8:50 - How do publishers pitch songs to artists?
15:00 - We talk selling songs vs selling catalogues
19:35 - Pitching for Sync vs Pitching for A&R Cuts 
26:00 - Examples of publishing deals 
33.50 - How to get a publishing deal?

About Rachel: 
With over 20 years’ experience in music publishing, Rachel Kelly has held executive roles at both major and independent publishers including Downtown, BMG Rights Management, J Albert & Son (Alberts) and Warner/Chappell.  In 2019 Rachel was named as a Billboard International Power Player. She served for two years as a board member for the Australasian Music Publishers Association (AMPAL) and mentor for Women in Music. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Rachel Kelly, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Music publishing is an area of the music industry that is complex and hard to get a handle on so we ask publisher and 2019 Billboard International Power Player, Rachel Kelly all the hard questions: What is a music publisher? How do they support songwriters? And do you really need a publishing deal? This episode is a solid overview of music publishing and how they can support songwriters.

Timestamp: 
4:45 - What does a publisher do?
8:50 - How do publishers pitch songs to artists?
15:00 - We talk selling songs vs selling catalogues
19:35 - Pitching for Sync vs Pitching for A&R Cuts 
26:00 - Examples of publishing deals 
33.50 - How to get a publishing deal?

About Rachel: 
With over 20 years’ experience in music publishing, Rachel Kelly has held executive roles at both major and independent publishers including Downtown, BMG Rights Management, J Albert & Son (Alberts) and Warner/Chappell.  In 2019 Rachel was named as a Billboard International Power Player. She served for two years as a board member for the Australasian Music Publishers Association (AMPAL) and mentor for Women in Music. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> What is Music Publishing and How Can It Help Songwriters? Rachel Kelly, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:41:06 An overview of music publishing and how they can support songwriters. An overview of music publishing and how they can support songwriters. music publishing, music publishing deals, music industry, downtown publishing, publishing deals false full 41 6 d4f0f599-9048-4bc5-834a-90031855a962 The Magic of Songwriting Season 6 Welcome to Season 6 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about songwriting opportunities - from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. By the end of this season, our hope is that you will have a greater understanding of how songwriters can grow their careers, networks, and opportunities. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Welcome to Season 6 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about songwriting opportunities - from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. By the end of this season, our hope is that you will have a greater understanding of how songwriters can grow their careers, networks, and opportunities. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 6 Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:01:14 Songwriting opportunities from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. Songwriting opportunities from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. false trailer 6 09a0dc14-9ebb-4a46-8eb8-852c2a2fc55a How To Make the Most of Showcasing at a Music Industry Event The idea of playing your music on a stage at a key industry event somewhere in the world can sound alluring, but showcasing can be a big financial investment and should be part of a much bigger picture growth strategy for you as an artist. How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved?

 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ The idea of playing your music on a stage at a key industry event somewhere in the world can sound alluring, but showcasing can be a big financial investment and should be part of a much bigger picture growth strategy for you as an artist. How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved?

 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How To Make the Most of Showcasing at a Music Industry Event I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:11:33 How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved? How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved? showcase, indie con, wamfest, sxsw, music industry, bigsound, music festival, music conference false full 40 5 5d5451e1-aa78-48da-a321-1436730c2a94 Navigating the PR Dilemma: Insights from Super Duper Founder, Genna Alexopoulos To shed light on the intricacies of the PR landscape, the potential impact of publicity on your release, and what you can realistically anticipate, we spoke with a PR expert, Genna Alexopoulos. This episode offers valuable insights for artists navigating the complex PR decision-making process and the impact of the multifaceted PR world on the artistic journey.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Genna Alexopoulos: 
Genna Alexopoulos is the founder of Super Duper, a Melbourne-based music publicity and consulting company. Genna has led PR strategy for artists including Alex the Astronaut, Camp Cope, Jaguar Jonze and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, and programs with Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall, National Geographic, Zoos Victoria, Taronga Zoo and more. Contact Genna here.

Timestamp:
4:45 - What is a publicist and what is PR?
7:40 - The importance of correctly positioning the pitch
12:10 - Telling people what is happening is not bragging
13:54 - How do artists and PR teams connect?
21:18 - Is PR worth the money it costs?
29:03 - What can an artist do to be their own PR agent?

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Genna Alexopoulos, Super Duper, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ To shed light on the intricacies of the PR landscape, the potential impact of publicity on your release, and what you can realistically anticipate, we spoke with a PR expert, Genna Alexopoulos. This episode offers valuable insights for artists navigating the complex PR decision-making process and the impact of the multifaceted PR world on the artistic journey.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Genna Alexopoulos: 
Genna Alexopoulos is the founder of Super Duper, a Melbourne-based music publicity and consulting company. Genna has led PR strategy for artists including Alex the Astronaut, Camp Cope, Jaguar Jonze and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, and programs with Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall, National Geographic, Zoos Victoria, Taronga Zoo and more. Contact Genna here.

Timestamp:
4:45 - What is a publicist and what is PR?
7:40 - The importance of correctly positioning the pitch
12:10 - Telling people what is happening is not bragging
13:54 - How do artists and PR teams connect?
21:18 - Is PR worth the money it costs?
29:03 - What can an artist do to be their own PR agent?

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Navigating the PR Dilemma: Insights from Super Duper Founder, Genna Alexopoulos Genna Alexopoulos, Super Duper, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:34:45 The impact publicity can have on your release and what you can realistically anticipate from PR. The impact publicity can have on your release and what you can realistically anticipate from PR. teen jesus and the jean teasers, camp cope, publicity, pr, alex the astronaut, jaguar jonze, marketing false full 39 5 be6a0e1d-9461-4118-80bc-f2eec2cb6a48 Power Up Your Digital Marketing and Make the Most of Release Day with Viv Mellish Viv Mellish, founding partner from GYROstream, shares how independent artists can best use their digital distribution service and power up their digital marketing game to make the most of release day and reach as many people as possible.

Viv mentions Every Noise At Once as a tool to help you get clear on your genre. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Viv Mellish: 
Viv Mellish is a founding partner and CMO at independent, Queensland-based digital music distribution and artist services companies, GYROstream and DistroDirect. Viv oversees GYROstream and DistroDirect's global marketing and A&R strategy as well as the wider artist promotions team across DSPs, PR and Digital Marketing. Viv has previously held marketing, communications and PR roles in a range of sectors including music, the Commonwealth Games, politics, theatre and film. She is also on the board of QMusic, Queensland’s peak music industry body which also oversees events such as the QMAs and BIGSOUND. Contact Gyrostream here.

Timestamp:
2.00 - What a music distribution company does and how to get your music onto streaming sites 
9.00 - Metadata, DSP backends and choosing your genre
13:30 - Your release checklist 
18:00 - How a pre-save campaign can impact release day 
26.25 - Paid digital advertising - when and when not to use it 
29:50 - Release day and post release campaign insights
 

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

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]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Gyrostream, Viv Mellish, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Viv Mellish, founding partner from GYROstream, shares how independent artists can best use their digital distribution service and power up their digital marketing game to make the most of release day and reach as many people as possible.

Viv mentions Every Noise At Once as a tool to help you get clear on your genre. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Viv Mellish: 
Viv Mellish is a founding partner and CMO at independent, Queensland-based digital music distribution and artist services companies, GYROstream and DistroDirect. Viv oversees GYROstream and DistroDirect's global marketing and A&R strategy as well as the wider artist promotions team across DSPs, PR and Digital Marketing. Viv has previously held marketing, communications and PR roles in a range of sectors including music, the Commonwealth Games, politics, theatre and film. She is also on the board of QMusic, Queensland’s peak music industry body which also oversees events such as the QMAs and BIGSOUND. Contact Gyrostream here.

Timestamp:
2.00 - What a music distribution company does and how to get your music onto streaming sites 
9.00 - Metadata, DSP backends and choosing your genre
13:30 - Your release checklist 
18:00 - How a pre-save campaign can impact release day 
26.25 - Paid digital advertising - when and when not to use it 
29:50 - Release day and post release campaign insights
 

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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]]> Power Up Your Digital Marketing and Make the Most of Release Day with Viv Mellish Gyrostream, Viv Mellish, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:39:26 Everyone wants their music to reach as many people as possible so we unpack some of the practical ways you can use digital marketing to help you do that. Everyone wants their music to reach as many people as possible so we unpack some of the practical ways you can use digital marketing to help you do that. digital marketing, single release, ditto music, gyrostream, how to market my music, digital distributor, how to promote my music, distrokid false full 38 5 615505b9-5215-4b52-a235-004f423d3e96 How Australia Singer Celia Pavey Became Pop Sensation 'Vera Blue' - An A&R Conversation with Michael Parisi In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. If you’re still developing your artistic sound and look, or evolving it to the next level, check out this conversation for some practical and inspiring tips to create your unique artist brand. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Michael Parisi: 
Michael Parisi is one of Australia's most renowned A&R people: an acknowledged master of finding and nurturing raw talent and connecting it to successful outcomes. In more than 30 years in all facets of the global music business, the artists he has signed have accounted for sixteen #1 albums and 15 million album sales. From REM and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Muse, Kylie Minogue, and the Whitlams, Michael has helped to forge the musical landscape of the last 30 years. Today, his management, music publishing, and recording and consultancy connections span from The Voice in Australia to the world's largest music conglomerate, Universal Music. Check out Parisi’s podcast, Vinyl Tap here.

Timestamp:
04:31 - Understanding exactly what A&R is 

07:31 - What are A&R reps looking for initially these days? 

08:21 - What about the music? 

08:50 - Understanding your expectations as an artist 

10:04 - How to develop your sound and personality 

14:10 - Making a mood board for the visual aspects of your act 

18:40 - None of this matters without a strong work ethic 

23:30 - Getting a publishing deal 

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

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]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Michael Parisi, Vera Blue, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. If you’re still developing your artistic sound and look, or evolving it to the next level, check out this conversation for some practical and inspiring tips to create your unique artist brand. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Michael Parisi: 
Michael Parisi is one of Australia's most renowned A&R people: an acknowledged master of finding and nurturing raw talent and connecting it to successful outcomes. In more than 30 years in all facets of the global music business, the artists he has signed have accounted for sixteen #1 albums and 15 million album sales. From REM and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Muse, Kylie Minogue, and the Whitlams, Michael has helped to forge the musical landscape of the last 30 years. Today, his management, music publishing, and recording and consultancy connections span from The Voice in Australia to the world's largest music conglomerate, Universal Music. Check out Parisi’s podcast, Vinyl Tap here.

Timestamp:
04:31 - Understanding exactly what A&R is 

07:31 - What are A&R reps looking for initially these days? 

08:21 - What about the music? 

08:50 - Understanding your expectations as an artist 

10:04 - How to develop your sound and personality 

14:10 - Making a mood board for the visual aspects of your act 

18:40 - None of this matters without a strong work ethic 

23:30 - Getting a publishing deal 

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> How Australia Singer Celia Pavey Became Pop Sensation 'Vera Blue' - An A&R Conversation with Michael Parisi Michael Parisi, Vera Blue, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:27:36 In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. celia pavey, record company, a&r, artist and repertoire, vera blue, anr, artist brand, the voice, record label false full 37 5 dc4c00fd-332b-4fa5-b3ea-79a4291b389f What is Music Marketing? Plus the Best Music Marketing Advice You'll Hear This Year with Stephen Green In this industry conversation with music media stalwart Stephen Green, we tackle the question of what marketing is from a macro viewpoint as well as best practices for pitching to media outlets and radio, and how artists can focus their marketing efforts on where it counts most and for maximum impact. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Stephen Green: 
Stephen Green is the CEO of The Music Press, which runs four of Australia's most vital music media outlets, TheMusic.com.au, Purple Sneakers, Kill Your Stereo and Countrytown, speaking to nearly half a million music fans every month. Stephen also runs communications company SGC Media and Radio Monitor, Australia's key B2B airplay statistics platform. Stephen has been working in music media and marketing for over 25 years, with his businesses spearheading campaigns for the likes of Gurrumul, Sheppard, Fire Fight Australia, BIGSOUND, Queensland Music Trails and more. He's also a Dad, husband, vinyl collector, political campaigner and music industry advocate.


Timestamp:
2:45 - You never know who the next big songwriting or artist is going to be 
6:53 - This is what makes a great song 
10:30 - How an enhanced fan opportunity created different audience dynamics on Hansen’s tour 
13:50 - How emotional connection to a song is enhanced by key events in your life 
16:00 - Choosing songs is part of the marketing strategy 
23:40 - Big marketing mistake artists make 
36:05 - What works well when doing your own pitching and publicity
54:00 - Why marketing services cost so much

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Stephen Green, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this industry conversation with music media stalwart Stephen Green, we tackle the question of what marketing is from a macro viewpoint as well as best practices for pitching to media outlets and radio, and how artists can focus their marketing efforts on where it counts most and for maximum impact. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

About Stephen Green: 
Stephen Green is the CEO of The Music Press, which runs four of Australia's most vital music media outlets, TheMusic.com.au, Purple Sneakers, Kill Your Stereo and Countrytown, speaking to nearly half a million music fans every month. Stephen also runs communications company SGC Media and Radio Monitor, Australia's key B2B airplay statistics platform. Stephen has been working in music media and marketing for over 25 years, with his businesses spearheading campaigns for the likes of Gurrumul, Sheppard, Fire Fight Australia, BIGSOUND, Queensland Music Trails and more. He's also a Dad, husband, vinyl collector, political campaigner and music industry advocate.


Timestamp:
2:45 - You never know who the next big songwriting or artist is going to be 
6:53 - This is what makes a great song 
10:30 - How an enhanced fan opportunity created different audience dynamics on Hansen’s tour 
13:50 - How emotional connection to a song is enhanced by key events in your life 
16:00 - Choosing songs is part of the marketing strategy 
23:40 - Big marketing mistake artists make 
36:05 - What works well when doing your own pitching and publicity
54:00 - Why marketing services cost so much

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> What is Music Marketing? Plus the Best Music Marketing Advice You'll Hear This Year with Stephen Green Stephen Green, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:00:00 Take your music marketing to the next level Take your music marketing to the next level kylie minogue, the beach boys, scg media, hansen, stephen green, themusic.com.au, gurrumul, u2, sheppard false full 36 5 df915d08-6a13-426e-b2ba-a1e884a343a2 How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry Events and Conferences It’s not what you know, it's who you know. If you struggle with networking at music industry events, then be empowered and guided with a few simple tips to help you to stay grounded, present and balanced so that you can build quality relationships for your career.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

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]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ It’s not what you know, it's who you know. If you struggle with networking at music industry events, then be empowered and guided with a few simple tips to help you to stay grounded, present and balanced so that you can build quality relationships for your career.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry Events and Conferences Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:13:50 It’s not what you know, it's who you know. Build quality relationships in the music industry. It’s not what you know, it's who you know. Build quality relationships in the music industry. music conferences, apra amcos, networking, indie con, sxsw, music industry, bigsound false full 35 5 a2b7e950-4335-4034-8b1e-8295a2eceb84 What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist and Do You Even Need One? with Sweetie Zamora What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? To answer these questions, we chat with Sweetie Zamora, Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records. Sweetie shares about the role labels play in an artists’ career and what artists should be focusing on regardless of having a label deal or not.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
3:13 - What does a record label do?

7.40 - How artists who are not signed can take strong steps forward

12:50 - How to be authentic in your marketing endeavours  

17:10 - Some pathways for radio promotion in Australia

19:26 - What does a label deal look like?

23:00 - How does a label make their money?

24:54 - How to approach labels that you want to work with?

About Sweetie Zamora:
Sweetie is the Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records, and board member of the Australian Independent Record Label’s Association. With over a decade at Remote Control, Sweetie has delivered multiple ARIA #1 Albums, as well as Gold and Platinum sellers for the likes of Adele, Courtney Barnett, Radiohead, Queens Of The Stone Age, and more, as well as guiding the careers of beloved local artists including Ngaiire, Donny Benet, Memphis LK, Carla Geneve, and many others. In early 2021, she founded Pointer Recordings, her own label imprint, home to Telenova, Glenn Hopper, Jamaica Moana and a number of other genre-bending artists. Check out some of the Remote Control Records artists here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Sweetie Zamora, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, remote control records) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? To answer these questions, we chat with Sweetie Zamora, Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records. Sweetie shares about the role labels play in an artists’ career and what artists should be focusing on regardless of having a label deal or not.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
3:13 - What does a record label do?

7.40 - How artists who are not signed can take strong steps forward

12:50 - How to be authentic in your marketing endeavours  

17:10 - Some pathways for radio promotion in Australia

19:26 - What does a label deal look like?

23:00 - How does a label make their money?

24:54 - How to approach labels that you want to work with?

About Sweetie Zamora:
Sweetie is the Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records, and board member of the Australian Independent Record Label’s Association. With over a decade at Remote Control, Sweetie has delivered multiple ARIA #1 Albums, as well as Gold and Platinum sellers for the likes of Adele, Courtney Barnett, Radiohead, Queens Of The Stone Age, and more, as well as guiding the careers of beloved local artists including Ngaiire, Donny Benet, Memphis LK, Carla Geneve, and many others. In early 2021, she founded Pointer Recordings, her own label imprint, home to Telenova, Glenn Hopper, Jamaica Moana and a number of other genre-bending artists. Check out some of the Remote Control Records artists here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist and Do You Even Need One? with Sweetie Zamora Sweetie Zamora, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, remote control records 00:35:11 What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? indie labels, amrap, music industry, community radio, air, record label, marketing, independent record label false full 34 5 01203467-7101-4a9c-8e2a-d15c27e614ca Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps? with Simone Ubaldi Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one, how can I effectively manage myself as an artist? To answer these questions, we chat with Simone Ubaldi, co-director of Sundowner Artists and co-manager of internationally acclaimed, three-time ARIA award winning band, Amyl and The Sniffers. In this conversation, Simone clearly articulates the role of a manager and offers valuable insights on how to build a team. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
5.17 - What is a manager and what do they do?
7:40 - What is a good next team player for an artist after a manager?
9.44 - How do you build an artist’s team as a manager?
13.26 - What are some of the daily activities of a manager?
18.35 - Why be a music manager? The pros and cons. 
25:25 - How do you get the music industry to pay attention to what you’re doing?

About Simon Ubaldi:
Simone Ubaldi was named the Australian Association of Artist Managers’ inaugural ‘Manager of the Year’ in 2022 and won the 2023 Lighthouse Award celebrating Australia’s female and non-binary managers. Simone has pursued, developed and managed The Sniffers’ partnerships with Rough Trade Records/Beggars Group, Universal Music Publishing, ATC Live Agency and Virgin Music Australia, amongst others, and oversaw The Sniffers’ extensive, strategic international touring and a successful international debut album release pre-Covid. She managed the production and release of The Sniffers’ ARIA #2 album ‘Comfort to Me’ (Top 25 Album Charts in the UK, Germany, Spain, Top 20 Billboard Physical Sales Chart USA).

Check out some of the Sundowner Artists here: 
Amyl and the Sniffers 
Grace Cummings 
Girl and Girl 
Nice Biscuit 
Baby Cool


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Simone Ubaldi, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one, how can I effectively manage myself as an artist? To answer these questions, we chat with Simone Ubaldi, co-director of Sundowner Artists and co-manager of internationally acclaimed, three-time ARIA award winning band, Amyl and The Sniffers. In this conversation, Simone clearly articulates the role of a manager and offers valuable insights on how to build a team. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
5.17 - What is a manager and what do they do?
7:40 - What is a good next team player for an artist after a manager?
9.44 - How do you build an artist’s team as a manager?
13.26 - What are some of the daily activities of a manager?
18.35 - Why be a music manager? The pros and cons. 
25:25 - How do you get the music industry to pay attention to what you’re doing?

About Simon Ubaldi:
Simone Ubaldi was named the Australian Association of Artist Managers’ inaugural ‘Manager of the Year’ in 2022 and won the 2023 Lighthouse Award celebrating Australia’s female and non-binary managers. Simone has pursued, developed and managed The Sniffers’ partnerships with Rough Trade Records/Beggars Group, Universal Music Publishing, ATC Live Agency and Virgin Music Australia, amongst others, and oversaw The Sniffers’ extensive, strategic international touring and a successful international debut album release pre-Covid. She managed the production and release of The Sniffers’ ARIA #2 album ‘Comfort to Me’ (Top 25 Album Charts in the UK, Germany, Spain, Top 20 Billboard Physical Sales Chart USA).

Check out some of the Sundowner Artists here: 
Amyl and the Sniffers 
Grace Cummings 
Girl and Girl 
Nice Biscuit 
Baby Cool


Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps? with Simone Ubaldi Simone Ubaldi, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:30:43 Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one, how can I effectively manage myself as an artist? Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one, how can I effectively manage myself as an artist? sundowner artists, grace cummings, andrew parisi, simone ubaldi, music career, record label, music manager, amyl and the sniffers false full 33 5 16c43d21-6660-4a3b-b255-3a6650fe3e82 The Magic of Songwriting Season 5 How do you fit into the music industry as a songwriter and artist, and how do you build your music industry team? These music industry conversations will offer you a deeper understanding of what support exists in the industry, how you can build your team, what roles different people play to help you take your career to the next level, and how you can take some of those steps yourself.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 
 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ How do you fit into the music industry as a songwriter and artist, and how do you build your music industry team? These music industry conversations will offer you a deeper understanding of what support exists in the industry, how you can build your team, what roles different people play to help you take your career to the next level, and how you can take some of those steps yourself.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 


Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 
 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 5 Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:01:44 How to build your music industry team - interviews with music industry professionals. How to build your music industry team - interviews with music industry professionals. false trailer 5 4f3c856b-88eb-46df-b652-3696def7caf0 Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes 17 year old queer singer songwriter, Kaiyah Mercedes has gone from writing their first song at eleven years old to their debut album being streamed over 200,000 times, just a handful of years later. In this Club Conversation, Kaiyah shares her clear artistic vision and how they manifest this into tangible form with the support of their creative community, and as well as their discovery of sexual identity, and their diagnosis with ADHD and Autism.
 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:

2:20 – Kaiyah takes us through her songwriting journey from the start to now. 

13.09 – We talk about self-reflection through the lens of her new single “Hindsight” and the wisdom of hindsight. 

16:00 – We talk about self-acceptance and being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and navigating relationships. 

24:50 - Kaiyah shares her vision for her artistic projects and some of the ways she brings ideas into tangible forms.

29:20 – We discuss the artistic development phase and the process of building an artist brand, putting together release assets, and building a team. 

36:00 - Building trust in collaborative teams.

39:37 – Kaiyah talks about self-discovery and coming to terms with her sexuality and self-identity as a queer person. 

43:56 – Kaiyah shares her song “‘Hide with me”. 

48:00 – A practical path to establishing yourself in a new genre. 
 

About Kaiyah: 

Kaiyah Mercedes is an LGBTQI+ singer/songwriter who, at just 17 years old, has already gained recognition for her deep and introspective music. Her lyrics are crafted with an intention to connect with listeners, touching on relatable themes such as young love, heartbreak, and the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world. Her music is a testament to her ability to capture the universal experiences of adolescence and beyond. Contact Kaiyah: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Hide With Me" - Written by Kaiyah Ridgway. Performed live by Kaiyah Mercedes.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Kaiyah Mercedes, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ 17 year old queer singer songwriter, Kaiyah Mercedes has gone from writing their first song at eleven years old to their debut album being streamed over 200,000 times, just a handful of years later. In this Club Conversation, Kaiyah shares her clear artistic vision and how they manifest this into tangible form with the support of their creative community, and as well as their discovery of sexual identity, and their diagnosis with ADHD and Autism.
 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:

2:20 – Kaiyah takes us through her songwriting journey from the start to now. 

13.09 – We talk about self-reflection through the lens of her new single “Hindsight” and the wisdom of hindsight. 

16:00 – We talk about self-acceptance and being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and navigating relationships. 

24:50 - Kaiyah shares her vision for her artistic projects and some of the ways she brings ideas into tangible forms.

29:20 – We discuss the artistic development phase and the process of building an artist brand, putting together release assets, and building a team. 

36:00 - Building trust in collaborative teams.

39:37 – Kaiyah talks about self-discovery and coming to terms with her sexuality and self-identity as a queer person. 

43:56 – Kaiyah shares her song “‘Hide with me”. 

48:00 – A practical path to establishing yourself in a new genre. 
 

About Kaiyah: 

Kaiyah Mercedes is an LGBTQI+ singer/songwriter who, at just 17 years old, has already gained recognition for her deep and introspective music. Her lyrics are crafted with an intention to connect with listeners, touching on relatable themes such as young love, heartbreak, and the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world. Her music is a testament to her ability to capture the universal experiences of adolescence and beyond. Contact Kaiyah: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Hide With Me" - Written by Kaiyah Ridgway. Performed live by Kaiyah Mercedes.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes Kaiyah Mercedes, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:02:12 Kaiyah’s debut album laid the groundwork for discovering her self-identity, gender identity and neurodiversity. Kaiyah’s debut album laid the groundwork for discovering her self-identity, gender identity and neurodiversity. adhd, sexual identity, mental health, autistic, queer, neurodivergence, autism, self-identity, neurodiversity false full 32 4 2e283ad0-8b47-487b-ba24-43604145abab How Do I Develop My Audience When I’m Not Promoting a Song Release? Many artists go quiet when they don’t have a release to promote, but when they do this they miss out on opportunities to continue to develop and build their audience. In this episode, we outline some commonly used and out of the box ways to develop your audience when you’re not promoting a release.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Many artists go quiet when they don’t have a release to promote, but when they do this they miss out on opportunities to continue to develop and build their audience. In this episode, we outline some commonly used and out of the box ways to develop your audience when you’re not promoting a release.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How Do I Develop My Audience When I’m Not Promoting a Song Release? Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:12:20 One of the biggest questions we get asked in our mentoring program, Level Up Club. One of the biggest questions we get asked in our mentoring program, Level Up Club. music marketing, how do i market my music, music promotion, artist brand, brand development, how do i build an audience, brand identity false full 31 4 2c485ab8-d7a9-431d-ad4c-a34e3a0e9c24 Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs - with Kwun In this club conversation with UK singer songwriter and producer, Kwun, we talk about the magic of channelling music, sound frequency and light language, and recording music in 432 Hz, juxtaposed with the big blocks that come up for artists when it comes to releasing and promoting music.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
4:08 - How high energy places in the world can affect people and be channelled to create something unique
14:55 - The elements of magic in Kwun’s creativity
24:07 - We share our experiences with Light language 
38:49 - Tuning in 432Hz
46.26 - The ease of creating vs the resistance to release music
1:01:32 - Kwun introduces his song “Ancient Ageless & True” and performs it live on the podcast. We also talk about his upcoming album

About Kwun: 

Kwun is an multi award-winning singer-songwriter and producer from the UK at the cutting edge of a movement of conscious artists leading the way into a New Paradigm. His eclectic repertoire skillfully moves between themes of the personal and universal, weaving a rich tapestry of styles that include Rock, Americana, Funk and all the spaces in between. Kwun’s music is recorded in 432Hz tuning (not the standardised 440Hz), the frequency that resonates and harmonises with nature and the human body. Contact Kwun: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Ancient, Ageless & True" - Written by Kwun Pang. Performed live by Kwun.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (kwun, kwun pang, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this club conversation with UK singer songwriter and producer, Kwun, we talk about the magic of channelling music, sound frequency and light language, and recording music in 432 Hz, juxtaposed with the big blocks that come up for artists when it comes to releasing and promoting music.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
4:08 - How high energy places in the world can affect people and be channelled to create something unique
14:55 - The elements of magic in Kwun’s creativity
24:07 - We share our experiences with Light language 
38:49 - Tuning in 432Hz
46.26 - The ease of creating vs the resistance to release music
1:01:32 - Kwun introduces his song “Ancient Ageless & True” and performs it live on the podcast. We also talk about his upcoming album

About Kwun: 

Kwun is an multi award-winning singer-songwriter and producer from the UK at the cutting edge of a movement of conscious artists leading the way into a New Paradigm. His eclectic repertoire skillfully moves between themes of the personal and universal, weaving a rich tapestry of styles that include Rock, Americana, Funk and all the spaces in between. Kwun’s music is recorded in 432Hz tuning (not the standardised 440Hz), the frequency that resonates and harmonises with nature and the human body. Contact Kwun: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Ancient, Ageless & True" - Written by Kwun Pang. Performed live by Kwun.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs - with Kwun kwun, kwun pang, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:11:06 The paradox of creating music versus releasing it and artists' biggest struggle around this. The paradox of creating music versus releasing it and artists' biggest struggle around this. chanelling, frequency tuning, sound healing, god consciousness, greg braden, spirituality, gregg braden, new age, 432hz, vortex, light language, yantara jiro, channelling, channeling, energy vortex false full 30 4 b7a32bb7-ac10-4895-8574-ca461c5e87bd How Do I Get My Music Out There? 6 Effective Ways to Promote Your Music What do I do after releasing a song? How can I promote my music by myself? How do I attract listeners to my music? How do I increase the number of streams on Spotify? If you’re asking these questions, listen in as we offer up ways that you can take a professional approach to your music business. Get tips to promote and market your brand and music so that you can optimize your reach and grow your audience, and do it in a way that allows your time, energy and financial resources to be sustainable.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ What do I do after releasing a song? How can I promote my music by myself? How do I attract listeners to my music? How do I increase the number of streams on Spotify? If you’re asking these questions, listen in as we offer up ways that you can take a professional approach to your music business. Get tips to promote and market your brand and music so that you can optimize your reach and grow your audience, and do it in a way that allows your time, energy and financial resources to be sustainable.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How Do I Get My Music Out There? 6 Effective Ways to Promote Your Music Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:14:53 Tips to promote and market your brand and music so that you can optimize your reach and grow your audience. Tips to promote and market your brand and music so that you can optimize your reach and grow your audience. music marketing, how do i attract listeners to my music?, mentorship, how do i promote my music, promotion, music mentor, releasing music, what do i do after releasing a song?, grow my audience, how can i promote my music by myself?, professional development, how do i increase the number of streams on spotify? false full 29 4 0133b18d-0d85-4754-8140-5210e2f6374c Creating an Exciting New Artist Project with a Clear Brand and Message with meadowhip Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message from neo-soul, r&b artist, meadowhip. Cara also shares that having a stroke changed the course of her career and gave her a new outlook on life. This is an empowering conversation for any emerging artist who lacks the confidence and drive to back themselves and follow through on their new artistic project. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
2.55 - Cara talks about all her different musical projects and how her solo project ‘meadowhip’ was born  
6.26 - We discuss how music, message and artist brand fit together
18:09 - Cara shares about having a stroke and how this changed her attitude and drive to being an artist
26:18 - We talk about some common blocks artists have
32:00 - Cara shares how she has built her audience to date (Streaming, playlists and social media) 
36:00 - Cara’s biggest takeaway and what’s next for her career 
43:00 - Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift and Beck 
44:24 - Listen to meadowhip with James Murada performing an acoustic version of “Iconic” 

About meadowhip: 

meadowhip is the solo project of Wollongong musician-poet-calamity queen, Cara Walkam. Influenced by artists like Solange, Tame Impala, Erykah Badu and Moonchild, meadowhip fuses introspective and irreverent lyrics with pop melodies and elements of woozy alt-R&B, soul and jazz. meadowhip is a project that was born during Cara's recovery from a major hemorrhagic stroke in 2019. It is an exploration of self and society from Cara’s perspective. As she puts it, “I’m here to discuss the big three - capitalism, patriarchy, and myself.” Contact Cara : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Iconic" - Written by Cara Walkam (aka meadowhip). Performed live by meadowhip and James Murada. 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song:  “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (meadowhip, cara walkam, territories, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message from neo-soul, r&b artist, meadowhip. Cara also shares that having a stroke changed the course of her career and gave her a new outlook on life. This is an empowering conversation for any emerging artist who lacks the confidence and drive to back themselves and follow through on their new artistic project. 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
2.55 - Cara talks about all her different musical projects and how her solo project ‘meadowhip’ was born  
6.26 - We discuss how music, message and artist brand fit together
18:09 - Cara shares about having a stroke and how this changed her attitude and drive to being an artist
26:18 - We talk about some common blocks artists have
32:00 - Cara shares how she has built her audience to date (Streaming, playlists and social media) 
36:00 - Cara’s biggest takeaway and what’s next for her career 
43:00 - Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift and Beck 
44:24 - Listen to meadowhip with James Murada performing an acoustic version of “Iconic” 

About meadowhip: 

meadowhip is the solo project of Wollongong musician-poet-calamity queen, Cara Walkam. Influenced by artists like Solange, Tame Impala, Erykah Badu and Moonchild, meadowhip fuses introspective and irreverent lyrics with pop melodies and elements of woozy alt-R&B, soul and jazz. meadowhip is a project that was born during Cara's recovery from a major hemorrhagic stroke in 2019. It is an exploration of self and society from Cara’s perspective. As she puts it, “I’m here to discuss the big three - capitalism, patriarchy, and myself.” Contact Cara : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Iconic" - Written by Cara Walkam (aka meadowhip). Performed live by meadowhip and James Murada. 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song:  “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence

]]> Creating an Exciting New Artist Project with a Clear Brand and Message with meadowhip meadowhip, cara walkam, territories, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:50:30 Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message. Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message. r&b, artist studio sydney, streaming services, tame impala, nde, stroke, solange, apple music, jazz, near death experience, taylor swift, beck, moonchild, spotify, artist brand, stories about people, chelsea warner, neo soul, artistic sound, erykah badu false full 28 4 9e6b2d74-3aad-4149-9ddc-9030fdccba2c What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? In this podcast episode we look at the benefits of a clear artist brand and release plan, plus answer the questions - who am I as an artist, how can I make the most of my music release, and how do I build an audience?

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? In this podcast episode we look at the benefits of a clear artist brand and release plan, plus answer the questions - who am I as an artist, how can I make the most of my music release, and how do I build an audience?

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:14:37 With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? music marketing, how to get my music out there, dsp, dsps, music release plan, artist branding, promoting my music, artist brand, brand development, digital streaming platforms, how to promote my music, music artist brand, how to release music, how to release a single, record label false full 27 4 1891f1bd-ed33-434b-ab88-466b8872b6fa Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career with Isabel Rumble We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and playing festivals.

Want the mentorship and guidance that Isabel had to help you get similar results? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
4.22 - The transformation of an artist's role in the online space
8:11  - One year in the life of an emerging artist
15: 00 - Space for business vs space for creating 
20:30 - Isabel shares her biggest tips from her first year as an artist. The role of the producer in shaping the artist’s sound. 
32:00 - Isabel shares her tips for getting booked to play festivals
38:00 - Some ways to feel centred when on the road 
41:00 - The Magic of being an Artist. The magic we’re here to bring to the world. 
48:10 - The sacrifices of being an artist 
52:00 - Music business vs music hobby 
50:50 - Isabel performs live “Bird Be Brave” 
 

About Isabel: 

Isabel Rumble weaves stories together with nuanced vocals to create a space of open-hearted intimacy and connection. Drawing upon a strong folk roots influence, Rumble offers a contemporary sound likened to Laura Marling and Mazzy Star, inviting listeners into a cocoon of reflection on the subtleties of love, nature and human relationships. Isabel’s intuitively crafted songs of her debut album “Bird Be Brave” define an observant and soul-stirring emerging young artist. Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Bird Be Brave" - Written by Isabel Rumble. Performed live by Isabel Rumble at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence  / Additional opening track: "Take it All In" music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Isabel Rumble, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and playing festivals.

Want the mentorship and guidance that Isabel had to help you get similar results? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Timestamp:
4.22 - The transformation of an artist's role in the online space
8:11  - One year in the life of an emerging artist
15: 00 - Space for business vs space for creating 
20:30 - Isabel shares her biggest tips from her first year as an artist. The role of the producer in shaping the artist’s sound. 
32:00 - Isabel shares her tips for getting booked to play festivals
38:00 - Some ways to feel centred when on the road 
41:00 - The Magic of being an Artist. The magic we’re here to bring to the world. 
48:10 - The sacrifices of being an artist 
52:00 - Music business vs music hobby 
50:50 - Isabel performs live “Bird Be Brave” 
 

About Isabel: 

Isabel Rumble weaves stories together with nuanced vocals to create a space of open-hearted intimacy and connection. Drawing upon a strong folk roots influence, Rumble offers a contemporary sound likened to Laura Marling and Mazzy Star, inviting listeners into a cocoon of reflection on the subtleties of love, nature and human relationships. Isabel’s intuitively crafted songs of her debut album “Bird Be Brave” define an observant and soul-stirring emerging young artist. Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Bird Be Brave" - Written by Isabel Rumble. Performed live by Isabel Rumble at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence  / Additional opening track: "Take it All In" music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career with Isabel Rumble Isabel Rumble, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:08:07 The first 12 months of an artist's career. The first 12 months of an artist's career. making money, music producer, debut album, music festivals, scarcity mindset, professional development mentoring, mentoring, yoga, level up club false full 26 4 8150637b-3107-491e-a601-fa23fc1fc98b What Songs Should I Record? Best Practices to Recording Your First Album In this episode, we answer commonly asked questions emerging artists have including: What is the best way for me to go about recording my songs? How do I choose the best songs for the album? How do I get clear on my artistic sound? What are the steps involved in the recording process? 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ In this episode, we answer commonly asked questions emerging artists have including: What is the best way for me to go about recording my songs? How do I choose the best songs for the album? How do I get clear on my artistic sound? What are the steps involved in the recording process? 

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> What Songs Should I Record? Best Practices to Recording Your First Album I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:14:18 Get answers to the biggest questions emerging artists have before recording their debut album, plus some next steps you can take. Get answers to the biggest questions emerging artists have before recording their debut album, plus some next steps you can take. recording my album, mentorship, album recording, music producer, professional development for musicians, record label false full 25 4 0b4c4c27-e665-4b16-9a6e-6023efb9bc88 The Magic of Songwriting Season 4 Explore commonly asked music industry questions that emerging artists have and best practices to level up your music business and take your songs from the bedroom to the stage, and beyond.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Explore commonly asked music industry questions that emerging artists have and best practices to level up your music business and take your songs from the bedroom to the stage, and beyond.

Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. 

Contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 4 I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:01:32 Taking your songs out to the world. Best practices for emerging artists. Taking your songs out to the world. Best practices for emerging artists. recording artist, mentorship, how to record my songs, how to become an artist false trailer 4 d78be6bb-50f8-4815-a83a-b89e1d63d2ee How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs with Émilie Landry French-Canadian songwriter and artist Émilie Landry shares how taking simple practical steps each morning helped her to write her second album in both French and English language. This is a conversation about not relying on talent alone, but building confidence and skill through the courage to take action. 

Timestamp:
5:00 - Co-writing and collaborating with other musicians online 
10:00 - A discussion about French country-folk music and Francophone music
14:38 - Émilie shares about her Acadian heritage and living in New Brunswick, Canada
23:40 - About writing her new album “Enfiler Mes Bottes” (Put On My Boots) 
32:25 - ‘talent vs work’, ‘courage vs confidence’ 
42:39 - Writing songs in a second language and getting feedback on songs
52:05 - Émilie shares her song “Sugar pie” with us

About Émilie: 

Émilie Landry is a bilingual singer-songwriter from New Brunswick, Canada. The country-folk artist takes inspiration from American female country artists such as Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, for her symbols of integrity, success and strength of character. Émilie's journey has taken her to over 150 venues in the Maritimes, Quebec, Europe and Louisiana! She is regularly in the radio charts and was the winner of the International Songwriters Day Song Contest with an unreleased song in English (written in I Heart Songwriting Club). Contact Émilie: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Sugar pie" - Written and Performed by Émilie Landry. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Émilie Landry, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ French-Canadian songwriter and artist Émilie Landry shares how taking simple practical steps each morning helped her to write her second album in both French and English language. This is a conversation about not relying on talent alone, but building confidence and skill through the courage to take action. 

Timestamp:
5:00 - Co-writing and collaborating with other musicians online 
10:00 - A discussion about French country-folk music and Francophone music
14:38 - Émilie shares about her Acadian heritage and living in New Brunswick, Canada
23:40 - About writing her new album “Enfiler Mes Bottes” (Put On My Boots) 
32:25 - ‘talent vs work’, ‘courage vs confidence’ 
42:39 - Writing songs in a second language and getting feedback on songs
52:05 - Émilie shares her song “Sugar pie” with us

About Émilie: 

Émilie Landry is a bilingual singer-songwriter from New Brunswick, Canada. The country-folk artist takes inspiration from American female country artists such as Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, for her symbols of integrity, success and strength of character. Émilie's journey has taken her to over 150 venues in the Maritimes, Quebec, Europe and Louisiana! She is regularly in the radio charts and was the winner of the International Songwriters Day Song Contest with an unreleased song in English (written in I Heart Songwriting Club). Contact Émilie: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Sugar pie" - Written and Performed by Émilie Landry. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs with Émilie Landry Émilie Landry, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:07:12 Many artists get stuck writing their second album after the ease and success of their first. Discover some simple tools to move forward. Many artists get stuck writing their second album after the ease and success of their first. Discover some simple tools to move forward. new brunswick, francophone, canada, co-writing, jason barry, collaboration, french-canadian culture, acadian false full 24 3 37278c4d-e16b-423a-90a9-f79705d62da6 How Relevant and Helpful Feedback on your Songs can Help You to Grow Receiving feedback on your songs can feel really scary, yet it’s been proven time and again that success doesn’t happen in isolation. Let us guide you through the process of giving and receiving relevant and helpful feedback on your songs so that you can create your best work yet. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Receiving feedback on your songs can feel really scary, yet it’s been proven time and again that success doesn’t happen in isolation. Let us guide you through the process of giving and receiving relevant and helpful feedback on your songs so that you can create your best work yet. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Facebook

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How Relevant and Helpful Feedback on your Songs can Help You to Grow Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:19:15 A powerhouse episode filled with tips for giving and receiving useful feedback in your songwriting practice to help you create your best work yet. A powerhouse episode filled with tips for giving and receiving useful feedback in your songwriting practice to help you create your best work yet. song evaluation, songwriting competitions, constructive criticism, getting feedback, songwriting feedback false full 23 3 b9a00fa2-f16c-492d-8864-abff17802ceb A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? with Kari Loya Many musicians know that it takes years of practice to become proficient on their instrument. But with songwriters, that can all go out the window and they can get stuck for months on one song. This brings up the old quality over quantity argument and which approach is more likely to result in great songs.

In this Club Conversation with bilingual Emmy-Award winning voice actor Kari Loya, we discuss Kari’s bold new adventure into songwriting and how taking a fearless, fun and abundant outlook on creative practice can result in some wonderful songs!

Timestamp:
2:37 - Kari shares how he got into songwriting 

6:15 - On learning new skills as an adult including some helpful tools

20:15 - Kari’s operating principles for learning 

27:50 - How we can learn alongside others 

36:26 - Finding clarity in your artist brand through writing songs 

41:55 - Quantity vs quality 

54:09 - On collaboration and creating unique work 

1:01:45 - Kari talks about writing “Agua” in I Heart Songwriting Club and then shares the song. 

1:18:05 - The Magic of Songwriting

About Kari: 

A bilingual Emmy Award winning voice actor, educator and executive coach, Kari Loya brings bold adventure and excitement to his new skill - songwriting! The American started noodling with song ideas when he lived in Rio de Janeiro years ago and continued noodling when he moved to Silicon Valley and again in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He has travelled to nearly 40 countries, worked in seven, and learned several languages along the way. Kari loves exploring, learning, creating and empowering. Contact Kari: Website / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Agua" - Written and Performed by Kari Loya. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Kari Loya, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Many musicians know that it takes years of practice to become proficient on their instrument. But with songwriters, that can all go out the window and they can get stuck for months on one song. This brings up the old quality over quantity argument and which approach is more likely to result in great songs.

In this Club Conversation with bilingual Emmy-Award winning voice actor Kari Loya, we discuss Kari’s bold new adventure into songwriting and how taking a fearless, fun and abundant outlook on creative practice can result in some wonderful songs!

Timestamp:
2:37 - Kari shares how he got into songwriting 

6:15 - On learning new skills as an adult including some helpful tools

20:15 - Kari’s operating principles for learning 

27:50 - How we can learn alongside others 

36:26 - Finding clarity in your artist brand through writing songs 

41:55 - Quantity vs quality 

54:09 - On collaboration and creating unique work 

1:01:45 - Kari talks about writing “Agua” in I Heart Songwriting Club and then shares the song. 

1:18:05 - The Magic of Songwriting

About Kari: 

A bilingual Emmy Award winning voice actor, educator and executive coach, Kari Loya brings bold adventure and excitement to his new skill - songwriting! The American started noodling with song ideas when he lived in Rio de Janeiro years ago and continued noodling when he moved to Silicon Valley and again in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He has travelled to nearly 40 countries, worked in seven, and learned several languages along the way. Kari loves exploring, learning, creating and empowering. Contact Kari: Website / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Agua" - Written and Performed by Kari Loya. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? with Kari Loya Kari Loya, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:27:06 When it comes to writing songs, we all want to write quality songs. So how can writing a lot of songs assist in achieving this outcome? When it comes to writing songs, we all want to write quality songs. So how can writing a lot of songs assist in achieving this outcome? voice over artist, spanish songs, empowerment false full 22 3 4dcd4b52-4f32-44b2-8c8f-0f15607024d5 The Creative Songwriting Process - How to Write a Song in One Sitting One of our listeners requested we write a song live on the podcast, and so we did! Take a listen to the creative process behind Francesca de Valence’s song “Houseboat”. Listen to how her melodic themes were created around harmonic progressions, and witness the surprise development from an exercise that resulted in this unique song.

Song Credit: “Houseboat" - Written by Francesca de Valence. Performed live by Francesca de Valence at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ One of our listeners requested we write a song live on the podcast, and so we did! Take a listen to the creative process behind Francesca de Valence’s song “Houseboat”. Listen to how her melodic themes were created around harmonic progressions, and witness the surprise development from an exercise that resulted in this unique song.

Song Credit: “Houseboat" - Written by Francesca de Valence. Performed live by Francesca de Valence at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Creative Songwriting Process - How to Write a Song in One Sitting I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:17:26 Listen to a brand new song being created live. Listen to a brand new song being created live. creative process, writing a song, houseboat false full 21 3 c6e1d5f0-ee90-4642-8bd5-425f595b6f33 How Music Saved Me - A Triumphant Road to Recovery through Songwriting with Lisa Richards An open conversation with Australian songwriter Lisa Richards about her triumphant journey from addiction and abuse, to listening to and following her fierce and bright voice; a voice that pulled her out of the darkness to learn how to sing, play guitar, write songs and record, all the way to releasing her 8th studio album. 
 

Timestamp:
4:20 - How music overtook Lisa’s old substance abuse patterns

22:35 - Lisa’s songwriting journey started in NYC in her 30s 

34:00 - How Lisa’s success was a series of ‘small accidents’ and asking for favours 

41:00 - How Lisa’s funded 7 albums completely independently and developed to eventually record and produce her 8th album 

54:00 - Lisa shares about writing her song “Waiting For Love To Cure Me”

1:00:00 - Lisa performs “Waiting For Love To Cure Me” live.  

About Lisa: 

With a voice described as both ferocious and sweet, and a percussive guitar style, Lisa Richards writes songs of longing, loss, love and hope. Songs steeped in musical expressiveness and lyrical succinctness, borrowing from the traditions of folk, blues and jazz with her feet firmly planted in her own musical corner of the world. Shaped by her childhood in Townsville North Queensland, as well as long stints in New York City and Austin Texas she now resides in Canberra, Australia. Contact Lisa: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Waiting For Love To Cure Me" - Written by Lisa Richards. Performed live by Lisa Richards at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Lisa Richards, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ An open conversation with Australian songwriter Lisa Richards about her triumphant journey from addiction and abuse, to listening to and following her fierce and bright voice; a voice that pulled her out of the darkness to learn how to sing, play guitar, write songs and record, all the way to releasing her 8th studio album. 
 

Timestamp:
4:20 - How music overtook Lisa’s old substance abuse patterns

22:35 - Lisa’s songwriting journey started in NYC in her 30s 

34:00 - How Lisa’s success was a series of ‘small accidents’ and asking for favours 

41:00 - How Lisa’s funded 7 albums completely independently and developed to eventually record and produce her 8th album 

54:00 - Lisa shares about writing her song “Waiting For Love To Cure Me”

1:00:00 - Lisa performs “Waiting For Love To Cure Me” live.  

About Lisa: 

With a voice described as both ferocious and sweet, and a percussive guitar style, Lisa Richards writes songs of longing, loss, love and hope. Songs steeped in musical expressiveness and lyrical succinctness, borrowing from the traditions of folk, blues and jazz with her feet firmly planted in her own musical corner of the world. Shaped by her childhood in Townsville North Queensland, as well as long stints in New York City and Austin Texas she now resides in Canberra, Australia. Contact Lisa: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Waiting For Love To Cure Me" - Written by Lisa Richards. Performed live by Lisa Richards at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> How Music Saved Me - A Triumphant Road to Recovery through Songwriting with Lisa Richards Lisa Richards, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 01:07:07 An inspiring conversation about the road to recovery from addiction and abuse, through songwriting. An inspiring conversation about the road to recovery from addiction and abuse, through songwriting. addiction, healing, aa, recovery false full 20 3 852ee887-e26b-40a8-9018-c3ce671c85c8 How to Create a Masterpiece - Behind the Scenes of a Master Artist If you knew what it took to create a masterpiece, would you do it? In this podcast episode, master artist Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece.

Find out how you can write your best songs and an album every year! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/how-to-create-a-masterpiece If you knew what it took to create a masterpiece, would you do it? In this podcast episode, master artist Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece.

Find out how you can write your best songs and an album every year! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How to Create a Masterpiece - Behind the Scenes of a Master Artist Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:13:01 Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece. Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece. art, master artists, musee picasso paris, picasso, paris, masterpiece, painter false full 19 3 af8f8009-2fac-4ec0-883f-706332be1233 What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist with Hannah Acfield If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. Be inspired by the journey from folk songwriter to gospel artist with Hannah Acfield.

Timestamp:
3:49 – How the pandemic created some positive circumstances for artists to write and record work

8:00 – A journey from folk songwriter to soul artist

12:27 – How to navigate questions about genre

15:00 – Skill development required to write new genres 

21:47 – Integrating new skills into the songwriting process

27:25 – Are my songs good enough? 

34:50 – We talk about the recording of Hannah’s album “No Light Without Shade”

48:35 – Hannah shares about writing her song “Searching (For More)”

57:30 – Hannah performs “Searching (For More)” live at IHSC Headquarters

1:00:00 – Can having a beautiful voice mask if a song is any good or not?

About Hannah: 

Described as “a luscious blend of Jeff Buckley, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell”, Melbourne-based singer songwriter Hannah Acfield combines the storytelling of indie folk with soaring, stirring vocals inspired by gospel and soul. The award-winning songwriter has toured extensively throughout Australia and overseas supported artists such as Joan Armatrading, Josh Pyke and Vika and Linda Bull. Contact Hannah : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Searching (for more)" - Written by Hannah Acfield. Performed live by Hannah Acfield at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Hannah Acfield, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/what-genre-is-my-music If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. Be inspired by the journey from folk songwriter to gospel artist with Hannah Acfield.

Timestamp:
3:49 – How the pandemic created some positive circumstances for artists to write and record work

8:00 – A journey from folk songwriter to soul artist

12:27 – How to navigate questions about genre

15:00 – Skill development required to write new genres 

21:47 – Integrating new skills into the songwriting process

27:25 – Are my songs good enough? 

34:50 – We talk about the recording of Hannah’s album “No Light Without Shade”

48:35 – Hannah shares about writing her song “Searching (For More)”

57:30 – Hannah performs “Searching (For More)” live at IHSC Headquarters

1:00:00 – Can having a beautiful voice mask if a song is any good or not?

About Hannah: 

Described as “a luscious blend of Jeff Buckley, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell”, Melbourne-based singer songwriter Hannah Acfield combines the storytelling of indie folk with soaring, stirring vocals inspired by gospel and soul. The award-winning songwriter has toured extensively throughout Australia and overseas supported artists such as Joan Armatrading, Josh Pyke and Vika and Linda Bull. Contact Hannah : Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Searching (for more)" - Written by Hannah Acfield. Performed live by Hannah Acfield at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist with Hannah Acfield Hannah Acfield, Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 01:09:19 If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. r&b, motown, hit songwriter, gospel, aretha franklin, writing better lyrics, soul, joni mitchell, jeff buckley false full 18 3 958f12cb-b7aa-4b44-99f2-3c007915065b The Magic of Songwriting Season 3 Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting.  In Season Three of the podcast, we unveil more of the mystery of songwriting and what this magic can look and feel like, and that when you start to tap into this magic, you can rely on it to take your songwriting somewhere really special.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting.  In Season Three of the podcast, we unveil more of the mystery of songwriting and what this magic can look and feel like, and that when you start to tap into this magic, you can rely on it to take your songwriting somewhere really special.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 3 Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:01:16 Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting. Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting. magic of songwriting, big magic false bonus 3 f1c1c68e-272e-4cea-ac09-d370019e10a7 Simple Ways That You Can Stay Open To Songwriting Magic Each Day Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/staying-open-to-songwriting-magic Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Simple Ways That You Can Stay Open To Songwriting Magic Each Day Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:17:45 Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life. Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life. false full 17 3 9b6ef595-43ca-408f-bcc2-834f459e1a99 Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival Join us live at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival where Francesca talks co-writing with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant). Whether you’re a seasoned co-writer or a first timer, this conversation is sure to offer up new ideas and inspiration to take your co-writing to the next level.

Timestamp: 

2:30 - Tia Gostelow

15:26 - Bryce Sainty  

29:17 - LT (Leanne Tennant) 

43:08 - Graeme Connors 

1:14:15 - Karen Jacobsen
 

About the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: 

Whitsundays Songwriter Festival is an annual residency for Professional Songwriters, with sessions for Emerging Songwriters in Airlie Beach, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Founded by Karen Jacobsen and Francesca de Valence in 2022, the festival is proudly supported by the Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club, Regional Arts Fund - Flying Arts Alliance and Mackay Regional Arts Development Fund. Follow the festival: Facebook / Instagram 


Interested in skilling up in co-writing, check out how we can support you here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Leanne Tennant, Tia Gostelow, Bryce Sainty, Graeme Connors, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, Karen Jacobsen) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/co-writing-conversations-at-the-whitsundays-songwriter-festival Join us live at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival where Francesca talks co-writing with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant). Whether you’re a seasoned co-writer or a first timer, this conversation is sure to offer up new ideas and inspiration to take your co-writing to the next level.

Timestamp: 

2:30 - Tia Gostelow

15:26 - Bryce Sainty  

29:17 - LT (Leanne Tennant) 

43:08 - Graeme Connors 

1:14:15 - Karen Jacobsen
 

About the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: 

Whitsundays Songwriter Festival is an annual residency for Professional Songwriters, with sessions for Emerging Songwriters in Airlie Beach, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Founded by Karen Jacobsen and Francesca de Valence in 2022, the festival is proudly supported by the Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club, Regional Arts Fund - Flying Arts Alliance and Mackay Regional Arts Development Fund. Follow the festival: Facebook / Instagram 


Interested in skilling up in co-writing, check out how we can support you here.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival Leanne Tennant, Tia Gostelow, Bryce Sainty, Graeme Connors, I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, Karen Jacobsen 01:46:56 Co-writing insights with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow and more at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. Co-writing insights with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow and more at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. airlie beach, how to co-write songs, songwriting tips, whitsundays arts festival, lt, mentorship, songwriting festival, songwriting career, songwriting retreat, i heart songwriting club, career mentorship, great barrier reef, mackay, australian music, singer songwriter, co-writing, about songwriting, cowriting, regional queensland, music festivals, whitsundays songwriter festival, songwriting courses, whitsundays, writing better lyrics, adam brand, collaboration, learn songwriting, tia gostelow, airlie beach music festival, artist residency, how to write songs, country music, songwriting mentor, francesca de valence, graeme connors, songwriting coach false bonus 2 567845d3-0381-4b40-b168-29c40d41cac0 How Songwriting Helped Me Heal with Karen Law A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their family folk band. Be treated to an intimate performance by Karen and her daughter Hazel Law. 

Timestamp: 

3:45 - Limitations songwriters put on their songwriting 

8:17 - How weekly writing for 3 years has developed Karen’s songwriting 

14:58 - Karen shares how peer feedback helps her choose songs for her album 

20:47 - Karen shares her biggest joy: playing music with her kids in their family band

24:00 - Karen talks about her journey with MS diagnosis and writing songs for her kids 

32:15 - Karen talks about being in remission from MS and shares some of her wisdom 

40:25 - How you can fine tune your intuition and inspiration to access the magic of songwriting  

45:37 - How you can open up to collaboration 

55:05 - Karen shares the original demo recording of “Dinner in Suburbia” written with her daughter Hazel.

About Karen: 

Karen Law is an award-winning independent folk singer/songwriter from the Sunshine Coast. 'Let The Light Back In' is her fourth studio album and has been recorded with two of her children as well as a number of musicians from around the world. Her song Wildflower Woman, which features on the album, was awarded the Alistair Hulett Songwriting Trophy in 2020.

Contact Karen: Website / Facebook

Song credit: “Dinner in Suburbia” Music and Lyrics by Karen Law and Hazel Law. Performed by Karen Law and Hazel Law.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Karen Law) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/healing-the-mind-body-and-spirit-through-songwriting A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their family folk band. Be treated to an intimate performance by Karen and her daughter Hazel Law. 

Timestamp: 

3:45 - Limitations songwriters put on their songwriting 

8:17 - How weekly writing for 3 years has developed Karen’s songwriting 

14:58 - Karen shares how peer feedback helps her choose songs for her album 

20:47 - Karen shares her biggest joy: playing music with her kids in their family band

24:00 - Karen talks about her journey with MS diagnosis and writing songs for her kids 

32:15 - Karen talks about being in remission from MS and shares some of her wisdom 

40:25 - How you can fine tune your intuition and inspiration to access the magic of songwriting  

45:37 - How you can open up to collaboration 

55:05 - Karen shares the original demo recording of “Dinner in Suburbia” written with her daughter Hazel.

About Karen: 

Karen Law is an award-winning independent folk singer/songwriter from the Sunshine Coast. 'Let The Light Back In' is her fourth studio album and has been recorded with two of her children as well as a number of musicians from around the world. Her song Wildflower Woman, which features on the album, was awarded the Alistair Hulett Songwriting Trophy in 2020.

Contact Karen: Website / Facebook

Song credit: “Dinner in Suburbia” Music and Lyrics by Karen Law and Hazel Law. Performed by Karen Law and Hazel Law.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> How Songwriting Helped Me Heal with Karen Law Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Karen Law 01:03:02 A rich and magical conversation with Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. A rich and magical conversation with Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, ms, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, healing, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, george jelinek, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, multiple sclerosis, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, meditation, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, karen law, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, hazel law, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, family band, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 16 2 06af4628-3dc2-46d4-a53b-ef2172846559 How to Not Let Life Get in the Way of Living Your Songwriting Dreams There is no one path to live a creative life as a songwriter. There is no creative ladder to climb, or clear structure to operate within. We can only really sense if we’re on track or off track. And we all know that staying on track is going to result in growth and opportunities. As life constantly presents opportunities to get pulled off track, what’s your plan to stay on track and achieve everything you desire?

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/living-your-songwriting-dreams There is no one path to live a creative life as a songwriter. There is no creative ladder to climb, or clear structure to operate within. We can only really sense if we’re on track or off track. And we all know that staying on track is going to result in growth and opportunities. As life constantly presents opportunities to get pulled off track, what’s your plan to stay on track and achieve everything you desire?

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> How to Not Let Life Get in the Way of Living Your Songwriting Dreams I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:17:27 It’s so easy to get distracted in life. How are you staying on track to achieve your songwriting dreams? It’s so easy to get distracted in life. How are you staying on track to achieve your songwriting dreams? songwriting template, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, marianne williamson, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, richard bach, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, growth mindset, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 15 2 c4f95f4a-c14a-4442-9666-86a1171c2ad6 Songwriting With a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu In this Club Conversation with Bobby Alu, we follow a thread of an idea very much like the songwriting process and touch on some beautiful moments - energy, instinct and intuition, and how listening to our inner feelings can guide us to new experiences and realms. 

Bobby shares how he transformed feelings of nervousness as a songwriter to feeling more playful, purposeful and free. Also, be the first to hear a brand new Bobby Alu song.

Timestamp: 

1:40 - How a feeling inside guides Bobby to new experiences

8:44 -  How Bobby transformed being nervous around sharing new songs to seeing this vulnerability as a strength

16:26 - Bobby shares about his maternal Samoan background 

21:37 - How Bobby went from feeling restricted in his writing to feeling free

29:10 – What Bobby is learning and developing in his songwriting practice now 

39:59 - Bobby shares how others can cultivate the magic of songwriting within themselves

48:38 - Bobby reveals the process of writing a new song, from songwriting prompt to finished song 

54:31 - Listen to Bobby performing live “Would It Feel Nice?” 

About Bobby: 

“Find your flow and go about each day to the rhythm of your own making.” That’s the musical theme and personal mission for Byron Bay singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu. Amidst smooth harmonies, rhythms inspired by a strong family lineage of Polynesian performance, and unassuming grooves that work a gradual, smile-inducing high through even a casual listener, Bobby Alu tunes have a way of sneaking into the subconscious and taking up residence. Having toured extensively with Xavier Rudd, John Butler Trio, The Beautiful Girls, Bobby has also performed and co-written a song for the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

 Contact Bobby: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song credit: “Would It Feel Nice?” Music and Lyrics by Charles Wall (Bobby Alu). Performed live by Bobby Alu at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Bobby Alu, Charles Wall) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwriting-with-a-sense-of-play In this Club Conversation with Bobby Alu, we follow a thread of an idea very much like the songwriting process and touch on some beautiful moments - energy, instinct and intuition, and how listening to our inner feelings can guide us to new experiences and realms. 

Bobby shares how he transformed feelings of nervousness as a songwriter to feeling more playful, purposeful and free. Also, be the first to hear a brand new Bobby Alu song.

Timestamp: 

1:40 - How a feeling inside guides Bobby to new experiences

8:44 -  How Bobby transformed being nervous around sharing new songs to seeing this vulnerability as a strength

16:26 - Bobby shares about his maternal Samoan background 

21:37 - How Bobby went from feeling restricted in his writing to feeling free

29:10 – What Bobby is learning and developing in his songwriting practice now 

39:59 - Bobby shares how others can cultivate the magic of songwriting within themselves

48:38 - Bobby reveals the process of writing a new song, from songwriting prompt to finished song 

54:31 - Listen to Bobby performing live “Would It Feel Nice?” 

About Bobby: 

“Find your flow and go about each day to the rhythm of your own making.” That’s the musical theme and personal mission for Byron Bay singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu. Amidst smooth harmonies, rhythms inspired by a strong family lineage of Polynesian performance, and unassuming grooves that work a gradual, smile-inducing high through even a casual listener, Bobby Alu tunes have a way of sneaking into the subconscious and taking up residence. Having toured extensively with Xavier Rudd, John Butler Trio, The Beautiful Girls, Bobby has also performed and co-written a song for the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

 Contact Bobby: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song credit: “Would It Feel Nice?” Music and Lyrics by Charles Wall (Bobby Alu). Performed live by Bobby Alu at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Songwriting With a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Bobby Alu, Charles Wall 01:02:19 How listening to our inner feelings can guide us to new experiences and realms. How listening to our inner feelings can guide us to new experiences and realms. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, reggae, xavier rudd, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, john butler trio, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, wild mountain songs, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, west end, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, paul simon, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, drummer, ukulele, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, producer, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, byron bay, paulie bromley, how to write songs, bobby alu, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, samoa, songwriting insights, george, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 14 2 09dd065f-0241-435c-8672-9ca21386759e A Retrospective of 400 Songs in 400 Weeks: Having Faith in Your Songwriting Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience. 

If you’re in any doubt about your songwriting, may this episode be your reality check, nourishing inspiration and a kick in the butt to move forward and see mammoth results. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/havingfaithinyoursongwriting Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience. 

If you’re in any doubt about your songwriting, may this episode be your reality check, nourishing inspiration and a kick in the butt to move forward and see mammoth results. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> A Retrospective of 400 Songs in 400 Weeks: Having Faith in Your Songwriting I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:21:20 Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience. Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience. songwriting template, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, growth mindset, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 13 2 5916d1a7-317b-4a95-aec5-1a65a02300b5 Learning About Yourself Through Songwriting with Sam Buckingham Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. In this enlightening Club Conversation, Sam Buckingham shares how she persistently and consistently showed up to realise her creative potential, culminating in her latest album “Dear John”. A conversation jam-packed with wisdom, insight and learning opportunities.

Timestamp: 
9:45 - Development of self expression through songwriting

20:53 - How to make songwriting choices that empower us 

32:07 - Sam talks about her new album “Dear John”

44:32 - Sam talks about writing the album and the magic of songwriting 

54:16 - Sam shares about writing her single, “Something More” 

1:01:25 - Sam performs “Something More” 

About Sam: 

Intricate storytelling, profound poetry and a distinctive pop sensibility drive Sam Buckingham’s songwriting. With two crowdfunded and independently released albums, and her recently launched podcast “Song Baker”, Buckingham is forging her own path in an industry overcrowded with talent. Sam has supported Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and Angus & Julia Stone.  Contact Sam: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song credit: “Something More” - Music and Lyrics by Sam Buckingham. Performed live by Sam Buckingham at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Explore some of the songwriting prompts used in The Club here.

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Sam Buckingham) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/meet-your-songwriting-potential Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. In this enlightening Club Conversation, Sam Buckingham shares how she persistently and consistently showed up to realise her creative potential, culminating in her latest album “Dear John”. A conversation jam-packed with wisdom, insight and learning opportunities.

Timestamp: 
9:45 - Development of self expression through songwriting

20:53 - How to make songwriting choices that empower us 

32:07 - Sam talks about her new album “Dear John”

44:32 - Sam talks about writing the album and the magic of songwriting 

54:16 - Sam shares about writing her single, “Something More” 

1:01:25 - Sam performs “Something More” 

About Sam: 

Intricate storytelling, profound poetry and a distinctive pop sensibility drive Sam Buckingham’s songwriting. With two crowdfunded and independently released albums, and her recently launched podcast “Song Baker”, Buckingham is forging her own path in an industry overcrowded with talent. Sam has supported Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers and Angus & Julia Stone.  Contact Sam: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song credit: “Something More” - Music and Lyrics by Sam Buckingham. Performed live by Sam Buckingham at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Explore some of the songwriting prompts used in The Club here.

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Learning About Yourself Through Songwriting with Sam Buckingham Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Sam Buckingham 01:09:07 Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, feminism, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, self-actualisation, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, sam buckingham, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, empowerment, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 12 2 361d2eac-26ec-4340-b2cd-27d610b86be4 Tips to Overcome Boredom and Stagnancy in the Songwriting Room When things get hard in the songwriting room, feel supported with this step by step guide. Plus discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! This is all about helping you to reclaim your songwriting power so that you write your best songs yet. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/10tipstoalleviatesongwritingboredom When things get hard in the songwriting room, feel supported with this step by step guide. Plus discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! This is all about helping you to reclaim your songwriting power so that you write your best songs yet. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Tips to Overcome Boredom and Stagnancy in the Songwriting Room I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:18:37 Discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! Discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! songwriting template, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 11 2 cc31b682-702c-49f9-a67f-5965f4f68211 Choosing Songs For Your Album and Empowering Yourself In The Recording Studio with Helen Shanahan Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. The album was remotely produced between Perth, Australia and Nashville, USA, which leads to a conversation about developing trust in collaborative partnerships and how you can empower yourself in the recording studio. Plus, receive step by step insights from Helen on how to choose songs for your next album!

Timestamp: 
4:00 - How writing “Canvas” allowed Helen to heal 

9:05 - Helen talks about her early experiences with songwriting

15:45 - Helen’s secret tip to learning songwriting 

21:49 - How Missy Higgins chose a song on Helen’s album

26:55 - How Helen chose the songs for her album

35:13 - Helen shares how she recorded remotely between Perth and Nashville

50:27 - How you can empower yourself in the recording studio

1:01:45 - Helen talks about writing the song “Canvas”

1:09:36 - Helen performs “Canvas” live at IHSC HQ

About Helen: 

Perth-based songwriter and artist, Helen Shanahan started her career winning the Telstra Road to Discovery national songwriting competition, and being signed to Mushroom Music Publishing. Soon after she released her debut album, which won WAM Song of the Year. Helen has support artists like Missy Higgins, Tim Minchin and Passenger, and has recently released her sophomore album. Contact Helen: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Canvas” - Written by H. Shanahan (Mushroom Music). Performed live by Helen Shanahan at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Helen is a mentor in our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Helen Shanahan) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/how-to-choose-songs-for-an-album Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. The album was remotely produced between Perth, Australia and Nashville, USA, which leads to a conversation about developing trust in collaborative partnerships and how you can empower yourself in the recording studio. Plus, receive step by step insights from Helen on how to choose songs for your next album!

Timestamp: 
4:00 - How writing “Canvas” allowed Helen to heal 

9:05 - Helen talks about her early experiences with songwriting

15:45 - Helen’s secret tip to learning songwriting 

21:49 - How Missy Higgins chose a song on Helen’s album

26:55 - How Helen chose the songs for her album

35:13 - Helen shares how she recorded remotely between Perth and Nashville

50:27 - How you can empower yourself in the recording studio

1:01:45 - Helen talks about writing the song “Canvas”

1:09:36 - Helen performs “Canvas” live at IHSC HQ

About Helen: 

Perth-based songwriter and artist, Helen Shanahan started her career winning the Telstra Road to Discovery national songwriting competition, and being signed to Mushroom Music Publishing. Soon after she released her debut album, which won WAM Song of the Year. Helen has support artists like Missy Higgins, Tim Minchin and Passenger, and has recently released her sophomore album. Contact Helen: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Canvas” - Written by H. Shanahan (Mushroom Music). Performed live by Helen Shanahan at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.

Helen is a mentor in our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> Choosing Songs For Your Album and Empowering Yourself In The Recording Studio with Helen Shanahan Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Helen Shanahan 01:19:00 Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, mushroom music publishing, live performance, how to start songwriting, self-worth, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, missy higgins, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, production, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, recording, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, women in music, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, brad jones, helen shanahan, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, female singer-songwriters, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, nashville, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, storytelling, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, empowerment, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 10 2 d5f5ded5-6da7-4527-aef1-349182323797 How Sound Frequency and Songwriting Are Potent Partners For Wellness An insight into sound frequency and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness.

Songwriters talk about how life-changing it feels to write songs. What is it about songwriting that is so life-changing? We offer up some next level insight into sound frequency and journalling and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/soundfrequencyandsongwriting An insight into sound frequency and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness.

Songwriters talk about how life-changing it feels to write songs. What is it about songwriting that is so life-changing? We offer up some next level insight into sound frequency and journalling and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> How Sound Frequency and Songwriting Are Potent Partners For Wellness I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:16:37 An insight into sound frequency and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness. An insight into sound frequency and how writing songs can put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your wellness. songwriting template, vibration, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, sound frequency, hit songwriting, energy, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, journalling, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, healing, australian music, frequency, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, music therapy, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, wellness, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 9 2 f8f168dd-01b0-4388-8a89-4efd8c9ed276 The Magic of Songwriting Season 2 All the tips, inspiration and guidance to help you develop your songwriting skills and write your best songs yet.

In Season Two of The Magic of Songwriting, we want to help you take your songwriting to the next level no matter where you are in your journey. We will share tips to help you keep going when sometimes it feels hard, ways that you can develop your skills to become a better songwriter, and how you can keep the songwriting magic alive when you’re writing songs every week. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ All the tips, inspiration and guidance to help you develop your songwriting skills and write your best songs yet.

In Season Two of The Magic of Songwriting, we want to help you take your songwriting to the next level no matter where you are in your journey. We will share tips to help you keep going when sometimes it feels hard, ways that you can develop your skills to become a better songwriter, and how you can keep the songwriting magic alive when you’re writing songs every week. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

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]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 2 Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:01:16 All the tips, inspiration and guidance to help you develop your songwriting skills and write your best songs yet. All the tips, inspiration and guidance to help you develop your songwriting skills and write your best songs yet. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, songwriting season 1, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, ballads, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, songwriter round, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, trailer, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting ideas, songwriting book, creativity, in the round false bonus 2 4370c645-2f82-4801-b828-d472330052a7 Saying Yes to Creative Opportunities and Living Boldly with Roz Pappalardo Learn to build creative and professional networks in an effective and authentic way. In this Club Conversation with Roz Pappalardo, we discuss building necessary business skills for your career whilst staying open to the magic of creative collaboration. And whilst we’re in that empowering space, there are no guarantees in the music industry. So why not just please yourself and create what you want! This is a fast-paced conversation that is sure to propel you forward in your career. 

Timestamp:
3:45 - Balancing career and creativity

12:20 - Networking in an authentic way

19:15 - Investment versus recouping. The economics of business models for emerging artists

24:50 - How networking can lead to opportunity

30:44 - Discomfort leads to blossoming

40:00 - Embrace your gifts and watch them flourish

45:37 - We discuss Roz’ projects and her latest solo album.

51:45 - Industry wisdom

58:00 - The magic of songwriting 

1:18:08 - Roz shares her song “Stand and Step” about unconditional love for her dog

About Roz Pappalardo: 
Roz has been shaking things up, challenging perceptions and very much forging her own direction through the music landscape. She has released more than 10 records in various guises, perhaps the best known though with her much loved duo Women in Docs. There have been rock records, folk tunes, country and more recently a successful move into musical theatre, the one constant through Roz’s career has been a drive to do her own thing and consequences be damned. And nowhere is that more apparent on her striking new solo album "Won't Be Quiet" (2021).

Contact Roz: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Stand and Step” - Music and Lyrics by Roz Pappalardo. Performed live by Roz Pappalardo at IHSC Headquarters. 

Francesca and Roz are mentors in Level Up Club, our professional development mentorship program.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Roz Pappalardo) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/how-to-create-a-sustainable-music-career Learn to build creative and professional networks in an effective and authentic way. In this Club Conversation with Roz Pappalardo, we discuss building necessary business skills for your career whilst staying open to the magic of creative collaboration. And whilst we’re in that empowering space, there are no guarantees in the music industry. So why not just please yourself and create what you want! This is a fast-paced conversation that is sure to propel you forward in your career. 

Timestamp:
3:45 - Balancing career and creativity

12:20 - Networking in an authentic way

19:15 - Investment versus recouping. The economics of business models for emerging artists

24:50 - How networking can lead to opportunity

30:44 - Discomfort leads to blossoming

40:00 - Embrace your gifts and watch them flourish

45:37 - We discuss Roz’ projects and her latest solo album.

51:45 - Industry wisdom

58:00 - The magic of songwriting 

1:18:08 - Roz shares her song “Stand and Step” about unconditional love for her dog

About Roz Pappalardo: 
Roz has been shaking things up, challenging perceptions and very much forging her own direction through the music landscape. She has released more than 10 records in various guises, perhaps the best known though with her much loved duo Women in Docs. There have been rock records, folk tunes, country and more recently a successful move into musical theatre, the one constant through Roz’s career has been a drive to do her own thing and consequences be damned. And nowhere is that more apparent on her striking new solo album "Won't Be Quiet" (2021).

Contact Roz: Website / Facebook / Instagram 

Song Credit: “Stand and Step” - Music and Lyrics by Roz Pappalardo. Performed live by Roz Pappalardo at IHSC Headquarters. 

Francesca and Roz are mentors in Level Up Club, our professional development mentorship program.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

]]> Saying Yes to Creative Opportunities and Living Boldly with Roz Pappalardo Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Roz Pappalardo 01:30:52 Learn to build creative and professional networks in an effective and authentic way. Learn to build creative and professional networks in an effective and authentic way. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, personal development, networking, folk music, writing melodies, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, songwriting community, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, music industry, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, personal growth, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, roz pappalardo, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, channeling creativity, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, music career, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, community, writing melody, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, songwriting feedback, big magic, songwriting book, channeling ideas, practical songwriting tips, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 8 1 18000288-0749-4523-9a3e-34d4b181a026 The Secret Ingredient to Phenomenal Growth and Confidence as a Songwriter Hyper-critical of your own songs? Writing in isolation? This episode is for you. 

There seems to be a perpetuating conflict for songwriters between seeking career outcomes and industry success, and writing work that makes their heart sing and that is authentic to them. 

This episode clarifies the creative and career divide and elevates both to a new realm where songwriters can thrive - writing and sharing songs in a way that serves their true purpose whilst developing rigour, skill, and authenticity to arrive at their best work yet.

Discover how the benefits of this can have long-lasting, positive effects throughout a songwriter’s whole life. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/thesecretingredienttosongwritingsuccess Hyper-critical of your own songs? Writing in isolation? This episode is for you. 

There seems to be a perpetuating conflict for songwriters between seeking career outcomes and industry success, and writing work that makes their heart sing and that is authentic to them. 

This episode clarifies the creative and career divide and elevates both to a new realm where songwriters can thrive - writing and sharing songs in a way that serves their true purpose whilst developing rigour, skill, and authenticity to arrive at their best work yet.

Discover how the benefits of this can have long-lasting, positive effects throughout a songwriter’s whole life. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Secret Ingredient to Phenomenal Growth and Confidence as a Songwriter I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:14:30 Hyper-critical of your own songs? Writing in isolation? This episode is for you. Hyper-critical of your own songs? Writing in isolation? This episode is for you. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, personal development, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, songwriting community, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, music industry, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, practical tips for songwriting, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, personal growth, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, music career, crowded house, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, community, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, songwriting feedback, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 7 1 ad4f9f82-5abc-4ff6-ba88-0085f81f7eaa 350 Songs and Counting: The Keys to Becoming a Prolific Songwriter with Helen Perris Helen Perris shares how becoming a prolific songwriter has significantly improved her mental health and how commitment versus perfection has played a vital part in that. We also discuss how songwriting regularly can help with detaching from the outcome of the song and how this opens the creative space up to so much magic. As a home-based business owner and mum of two children, Helen shares some practical parenting tips for finding the space and time to write, and how to minimise distractions to be able to get into flow state when the family is at home. A rich and rewarding listen.  

Timestamp: 
2:35 - Consistency vs perfection

7:50 - Helen shares some tips for effective learning

13:57 - Editing songs and prolific songwriting

20:02 - How regularly writing can help mental health

24:09 - How virtual songwriting spaces are meaningful

28:40 - Formal music training vs learning through experience 

34:18 - The headspace to write songs

37:33 - How play can unlock creativity 

41:45 - Cultivating space to write at home with a full house

51:27 - Helen shares her song “Over Again”, a love song to her husband

About Helen: 
Self-confessed dork with a keyboard, Helen Perris, combines the influences of her regional AM radio and musical theatre upbringing with more contemporary sounds. Eschewing the major-label model, the Sydney-based award-winning songwriter and artist has successfully crowd-funded her two EPs and launched her own subscription community to work on her music directly with her fanbase. Helen has shared a stage with Amanda Palmer and Kate Miller-Heidke and has performed at Peats Ridge Festival and TEDx Canberra.

Contact Helen:  Website / Bandcamp / Facebook 

Song Credit: “Over Again” - Music and Lyrics by Helen Perris. Performed live by Helen Perris at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Helen Perris) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/being-a-working-mum-and-songwriter Helen Perris shares how becoming a prolific songwriter has significantly improved her mental health and how commitment versus perfection has played a vital part in that. We also discuss how songwriting regularly can help with detaching from the outcome of the song and how this opens the creative space up to so much magic. As a home-based business owner and mum of two children, Helen shares some practical parenting tips for finding the space and time to write, and how to minimise distractions to be able to get into flow state when the family is at home. A rich and rewarding listen.  

Timestamp: 
2:35 - Consistency vs perfection

7:50 - Helen shares some tips for effective learning

13:57 - Editing songs and prolific songwriting

20:02 - How regularly writing can help mental health

24:09 - How virtual songwriting spaces are meaningful

28:40 - Formal music training vs learning through experience 

34:18 - The headspace to write songs

37:33 - How play can unlock creativity 

41:45 - Cultivating space to write at home with a full house

51:27 - Helen shares her song “Over Again”, a love song to her husband

About Helen: 
Self-confessed dork with a keyboard, Helen Perris, combines the influences of her regional AM radio and musical theatre upbringing with more contemporary sounds. Eschewing the major-label model, the Sydney-based award-winning songwriter and artist has successfully crowd-funded her two EPs and launched her own subscription community to work on her music directly with her fanbase. Helen has shared a stage with Amanda Palmer and Kate Miller-Heidke and has performed at Peats Ridge Festival and TEDx Canberra.

Contact Helen:  Website / Bandcamp / Facebook 

Song Credit: “Over Again” - Music and Lyrics by Helen Perris. Performed live by Helen Perris at IHSC Headquarters.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> 350 Songs and Counting: The Keys to Becoming a Prolific Songwriter with Helen Perris Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Helen Perris 01:09:55 Helen Perris shares how becoming a prolific songwriter has significantly improved her mental health and how commitment versus perfection has played a vital part in that. Helen Perris shares how becoming a prolific songwriter has significantly improved her mental health and how commitment versus perfection has played a vital part in that. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, mindfulness, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, teaching songwriting, cupid, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, writing melodies, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, healing, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, co-writing, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, cowriting, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, effective learning, learn how to write songs, collaborating, hit songs, anxiety, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, mental health, love songs, song writers, perfectionism, helen perris, songwriting courses, depression, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, channeling creativity, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, flow state, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, practice tips, pat pattison, pop music, music teaching, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, connection, francesca de valence, virtual spaces, writing melody, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, channeling ideas, practical songwriting tips, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 6 1 4a151f0a-0d8c-451e-a125-ef1d8570922c Rediscovering the Magic of Songwriting and Starting a Global Revolution Francesca shares how she went from struggling to write four songs a year to becoming a prolific award-winning songwriter and inspiring a global community to write over 25,000 songs and counting.  She also shares how she first discovered the element of magic in her songwriting practice, and how songwriters can cultivate and nurture this magic so that it can be dialed up on demand. In this empowering episode, you’ll find some tools to turn your creative tap on, and keep it on! 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/become-a-professional-songwriter Francesca shares how she went from struggling to write four songs a year to becoming a prolific award-winning songwriter and inspiring a global community to write over 25,000 songs and counting.  She also shares how she first discovered the element of magic in her songwriting practice, and how songwriters can cultivate and nurture this magic so that it can be dialed up on demand. In this empowering episode, you’ll find some tools to turn your creative tap on, and keep it on! 
 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Rediscovering the Magic of Songwriting and Starting a Global Revolution I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:20:41 Francesca shares how she went from struggling to write four songs a year to becoming a prolific award-winning songwriter and inspiring a global community to write over 25,000 songs and counting. Francesca shares how she went from struggling to write four songs a year to becoming a prolific award-winning songwriter and inspiring a global community to write over 25,000 songs and counting. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, mindfulness, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, creative flow, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, interview with songwriters, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, flowstate, songwriter, practical tips for songwriting, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, pat pattinson, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 5 1 e3ed9f15-6265-4ab2-bd3e-b58cd013169f Practical Tips to Writing Melodies, Channeling Ideas and Other Magic with Simon Shapiro This conversation is sure to blow the lid on any limitations you might have around accessing creativity, including channeling magic from your songwriting gurus. Francesca talks with Simon Shapiro, hit songwriter and musician who has toured the world playing on stages with and next to huge artists, like Bananarama. It’s an out-of-the-box, magical conversation at the same time as being practical offering up some songwriting tools to help you level up in your writing.

Timestamp: 
3:51 - Simon first started writing songs by changing the lyrics to songs from known songs 

7:25 - The impression Freddie Mercury and David Bowie made 

12:35 - A discussion on the illusions of the music industry and how it aims to sell ‘perfect’ 

15:52 - How the purpose for Simon’s songwriting has changed over time

20:21 - Practical songwriting tips for developing melody

30:30 - Some ways to get started in songwriting - technical skill and intuition, creativity and craft

36:51 - Simon shares his current songwriting process and the different artist projects he is writing for

57:32 - The magic of songwriting

1:10:15 - Simon shares his song “Graceless"

About Simon Shapiro: After releasing his first full solo album “Between The Noise” in 2008, Simon Shapiro was soon named Australian Songwriters Association ‘Songwriter of the Year’, APRA Songwriter award winner, and Park City Music Film Festival (USA) Gold prize-winner. He then went on to enjoy chart success as songwriter of Jane Denham’s No. 1 country hit “Beyond These City Lights” and Darryl Braithwaite’s comeback single  ‘Not Too Late’. Simon has played bass as a member of iconic band 1927 and has toured with Roxette, Simple Minds, Boz Scaggs, Belinda Carlisle. Contact Simon: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Song Credit: “Graceless” - Music and Lyrics by Simon Shapiro. Performed live by Simon Shapiro at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters. 

Simon is a songwriting mentor in our Beginner Songwriting Courses. You can work with Simon through this program.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Simon Shapiro) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/how-to-write-a-great-melody This conversation is sure to blow the lid on any limitations you might have around accessing creativity, including channeling magic from your songwriting gurus. Francesca talks with Simon Shapiro, hit songwriter and musician who has toured the world playing on stages with and next to huge artists, like Bananarama. It’s an out-of-the-box, magical conversation at the same time as being practical offering up some songwriting tools to help you level up in your writing.

Timestamp: 
3:51 - Simon first started writing songs by changing the lyrics to songs from known songs 

7:25 - The impression Freddie Mercury and David Bowie made 

12:35 - A discussion on the illusions of the music industry and how it aims to sell ‘perfect’ 

15:52 - How the purpose for Simon’s songwriting has changed over time

20:21 - Practical songwriting tips for developing melody

30:30 - Some ways to get started in songwriting - technical skill and intuition, creativity and craft

36:51 - Simon shares his current songwriting process and the different artist projects he is writing for

57:32 - The magic of songwriting

1:10:15 - Simon shares his song “Graceless"

About Simon Shapiro: After releasing his first full solo album “Between The Noise” in 2008, Simon Shapiro was soon named Australian Songwriters Association ‘Songwriter of the Year’, APRA Songwriter award winner, and Park City Music Film Festival (USA) Gold prize-winner. He then went on to enjoy chart success as songwriter of Jane Denham’s No. 1 country hit “Beyond These City Lights” and Darryl Braithwaite’s comeback single  ‘Not Too Late’. Simon has played bass as a member of iconic band 1927 and has toured with Roxette, Simple Minds, Boz Scaggs, Belinda Carlisle. Contact Simon: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Song Credit: “Graceless” - Music and Lyrics by Simon Shapiro. Performed live by Simon Shapiro at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters. 

Simon is a songwriting mentor in our Beginner Songwriting Courses. You can work with Simon through this program.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Practical Tips to Writing Melodies, Channeling Ideas and Other Magic with Simon Shapiro Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Simon Shapiro 01:22:44 This conversation is sure to blow the lid on any limitations you might have around accessing creativity, including channeling magic from your songwriting gurus. This conversation is sure to blow the lid on any limitations you might have around accessing creativity, including channeling magic from your songwriting gurus. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, writing melodies, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, simon shapiro, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, channeling creativity, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, writing melody, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, channeling ideas, practical songwriting tips, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 4 1 ed96a551-ca69-4ec3-a91c-3bb5c63dbe6d 3 Simple and Practical Tips to Reignite Your Songwriting Are you waiting for inspiration to strike but notice you’re doing more waiting than writing? 

Well, wait no longer. “Inspiration is what happens when you start working,” Neil Finn, Crowded House.

Be inspired and guided to kick-start your songwriting practice and take your songs to the next level. We lay it all out for you in 3 simple steps. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

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]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/3-simple-tips-to-reignite-your-songwriting Are you waiting for inspiration to strike but notice you’re doing more waiting than writing? 

Well, wait no longer. “Inspiration is what happens when you start working,” Neil Finn, Crowded House.

Be inspired and guided to kick-start your songwriting practice and take your songs to the next level. We lay it all out for you in 3 simple steps. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

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]]> 3 Simple and Practical Tips to Reignite Your Songwriting I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence 00:17:21 Are you waiting for inspiration to strike but notice you’re doing more waiting than writing? Are you waiting for inspiration to strike but notice you’re doing more waiting than writing? songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, pop ballads, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, practical tips for songwriting, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, learn songwriting online, andrea stolpe, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, learn how to write songs, hit songs, neil finn, how to improve my songwriting, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, writing great songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, crowded house, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting gurus, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 3 1 5f152eb9-ed2a-4540-b866-105178cc45a4 Laying Solid Foundations for Your Songwriting Practice Francesca reveals the key foundational ingredient that has turned her struggle to write four songs a year into writing more than 50 songs a year with so much joy and ease.

Have you lost the drive to write songs? Do you struggle to write a handful of songs a year? Are you ready to reignite your relationship with songwriting?

Whatever the reason for your waning songwriting practice, answering the simple questions shared in this episode will help you lay solid foundations to reignite your songwriting practice and help you move forward with clarity.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


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]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/laying-solid-foundations-for-your-songwriting-practice Francesca reveals the key foundational ingredient that has turned her struggle to write four songs a year into writing more than 50 songs a year with so much joy and ease.

Have you lost the drive to write songs? Do you struggle to write a handful of songs a year? Are you ready to reignite your relationship with songwriting?

Whatever the reason for your waning songwriting practice, answering the simple questions shared in this episode will help you lay solid foundations to reignite your songwriting practice and help you move forward with clarity.

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.


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]]> Laying Solid Foundations for Your Songwriting Practice Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:15:33 Francesca reveals the key foundational ingredient that has turned her struggle to write four songs a year into writing more than 50 songs a year with so much joy and ease. Francesca reveals the key foundational ingredient that has turned her struggle to write four songs a year into writing more than 50 songs a year with so much joy and ease. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, songwriting made easy, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, liz gilbert, simple songwriting, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, songwriter rounds, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, brene brown, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, ballads, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, foundations of songwriting, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, how to write more songs, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, songwriting inspiration, how to write songs, songwriting foundations, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting ideas, big magic, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting coach false full 1 1 637339d6-3599-4b89-b414-a0a216eac513 Songwriting Through Meditation and Living Your Life Purpose with Karen Jacobsen Francesca talks with songwriter and the Australian voice of Siri, Karen Jacobsen, about accessing songwriting magic through meditation. In this expansive Club Conversation, Karen shares how she received song ideas while travelling in the New York City subway but often couldn’t find time in her day to finish these songs. As a result, so many of these ideas went unrealised. 
Fast forward, Karen has written over 100 songs in 100 weeks! She has done this through a songwriting practice around meditation that has revolutionised her career and life.  

Timestamp:
3:27 - Karen shares the purpose of songwriting in her life

11:24 - How motherhood affected her capacity to write songs

13:03 - Karen shares her biggest songwriting struggles

17:13 - Karen talks about her 10th studio album and her current songwriting practice

20:00 - Songwriting and Meditation 

27:30 - The magic of songwriting 

33:30 - Practical tips for making time for creativity each week

43:12 - The benefits of a songwriting community 

47:18 - Karen shares how Taylor Swift inspired her song “Approval” 

1:04:11 - Karen performs “Approval” 

About Karen:
Karen Jacobsen fled her New York City home of 20 years in a pandemic for the tropical Whitsunday Islands in Australia where she wrote and released her 10th studio album “Ready For What I Came Here For”. The prolific singer-songwriter has shared the stage with Norah Jones and Neil Sedaka, sang at Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park and her voice is used in millions of devices worldwide as the voice of Australian SIRI. Contact Karen: Website, Facebook, YouTube

Song Credit: “Approval” - Music and Lyrics by Karen Jacobsen. Performed live by Karen Jacobsen at IHSC Headquarters

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Karen Jacobsen) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwriting-through-meditation Francesca talks with songwriter and the Australian voice of Siri, Karen Jacobsen, about accessing songwriting magic through meditation. In this expansive Club Conversation, Karen shares how she received song ideas while travelling in the New York City subway but often couldn’t find time in her day to finish these songs. As a result, so many of these ideas went unrealised. 
Fast forward, Karen has written over 100 songs in 100 weeks! She has done this through a songwriting practice around meditation that has revolutionised her career and life.  

Timestamp:
3:27 - Karen shares the purpose of songwriting in her life

11:24 - How motherhood affected her capacity to write songs

13:03 - Karen shares her biggest songwriting struggles

17:13 - Karen talks about her 10th studio album and her current songwriting practice

20:00 - Songwriting and Meditation 

27:30 - The magic of songwriting 

33:30 - Practical tips for making time for creativity each week

43:12 - The benefits of a songwriting community 

47:18 - Karen shares how Taylor Swift inspired her song “Approval” 

1:04:11 - Karen performs “Approval” 

About Karen:
Karen Jacobsen fled her New York City home of 20 years in a pandemic for the tropical Whitsunday Islands in Australia where she wrote and released her 10th studio album “Ready For What I Came Here For”. The prolific singer-songwriter has shared the stage with Norah Jones and Neil Sedaka, sang at Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park and her voice is used in millions of devices worldwide as the voice of Australian SIRI. Contact Karen: Website, Facebook, YouTube

Song Credit: “Approval” - Music and Lyrics by Karen Jacobsen. Performed live by Karen Jacobsen at IHSC Headquarters

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram

Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

]]> Songwriting Through Meditation and Living Your Life Purpose with Karen Jacobsen Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club, Karen Jacobsen 01:13:32 Francesca talks with songwriter and the Australian voice of Siri, Karen Jacobsen, about accessing songwriting magic through meditation. Francesca talks with songwriter and the Australian voice of Siri, Karen Jacobsen, about accessing songwriting magic through meditation. songwriting template, holistic songwriting, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, meditation and music, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, songwriting on the subway, i heart songwriting, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, songwriting in new york city, how to write songs through meditation, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, international speaker, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, indie music, in the rou, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, songwriting nyc, about songwriting, karen jacobson, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, ballads, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, meditation, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, songwriting teacher, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, songwriter round, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting mentor, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting ideas, songwriting book, karen jacobsen, siri, creativity, songwriting coach false full 2 1 dd7cb5bc-3fb6-4725-a03e-17c2f422265a The Magic of Songwriting Season 1 If you struggle with writing songs, getting started and finishing songs, then this season is going to help you lay healthy and solid creative foundations that align with you. 

In Season One of The Magic of Songwriting, we take you on a journey to reignite your relationship with songwriting. You will have access to practical songwriting tools that are so easy to use, guidance on how to move forward to achieve the career goals that you desire, and ways to make songwriting fun again. Be inspired by prolific songwriters who have used some of these practical tools to empower their career and, of course, learn more about what makes songwriting so magical. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

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]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/themagicofsongwriting/ If you struggle with writing songs, getting started and finishing songs, then this season is going to help you lay healthy and solid creative foundations that align with you. 

In Season One of The Magic of Songwriting, we take you on a journey to reignite your relationship with songwriting. You will have access to practical songwriting tools that are so easy to use, guidance on how to move forward to achieve the career goals that you desire, and ways to make songwriting fun again. Be inspired by prolific songwriters who have used some of these practical tools to empower their career and, of course, learn more about what makes songwriting so magical. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> The Magic of Songwriting Season 1 Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:00:54 If you struggle with writing songs, getting started and finishing songs, then this season is going to help you lay healthy and solid creative foundations that align with you. If you struggle with writing songs, getting started and finishing songs, then this season is going to help you lay healthy and solid creative foundations that align with you. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, i heart songwriting, songwriting season 1, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, songwriting show, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, ballads, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, songwriter round, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, trailer, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting ideas, songwriting book, creativity, in the round false bonus 1 9168d493-1bd3-4edf-91f3-39ef45732c23 Introduction to The Magic of Songwriting The songwriting podcast designed to help you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being.

How do I know if my songs are good enough? How do I get unstuck? How can I improve my songwriting skills? How can I become the songwriter I dream of being? These are just some of the big questions that award-winning songwriter, music educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, dives into on The Magic of Songwriting. 

In addition to mini solo episodes abundant with songwriting tips, mindset tools and inspired wisdom, Francesca interviews prolific songwriters to share their biggest insights, creative process and also a live performance. Each episode is designed to guide you to have songwriting breakthroughs and help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

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Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:15:00 +0000 enquiries@iheartsongwritingclub.com (Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club) https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com/best-songwriting-podcast/ The songwriting podcast designed to help you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being.

How do I know if my songs are good enough? How do I get unstuck? How can I improve my songwriting skills? How can I become the songwriter I dream of being? These are just some of the big questions that award-winning songwriter, music educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, dives into on The Magic of Songwriting. 

In addition to mini solo episodes abundant with songwriting tips, mindset tools and inspired wisdom, Francesca interviews prolific songwriters to share their biggest insights, creative process and also a live performance. Each episode is designed to guide you to have songwriting breakthroughs and help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality. 

Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.

Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. 

Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You’ll receive lessons from Francesca directly! 

Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. 

Want more for your songwriting but don’t know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.

Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: 

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Be inspired by Francesca on socials:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram


Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence 

If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. 

Thank you for joining us.

]]> Introduction to The Magic of Songwriting Francesca de Valence, I Heart Songwriting Club 00:03:31 The songwriting podcast designed to help you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. The songwriting podcast designed to help you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. songwriting template, songwriting app, why is songwriting so hard, songwriting tips, songwriting club, hit songwriting, live performance, how to start songwriting, francesca de valance, music podcast, live music, songwriting course, folk music, songwriting help, berklee college of music, songwriting website, writing lyrics, i heart songwriting club, tips to songwriting, magic, australian music, songwriting lyrics, indie music, hit songwriter, songwriter, singer songwriter, steps to songwriting, best songwriting podcast, about songwriting, in the, songwriting challenge, interviews with songwriters, how to become a songwriter, learn how to right songs, how hard is it to be a songwriter, songwriting journal, the magic of songwriting, songwriting show, hit songs, how to improve my songwriting, ballads, songwriting tools, how to write a song, rock music, song writers, songwriting courses, best music podcast, podcasts for songwriters, songwriting workshop, song writing, writing better lyrics, songwriting podcast, songwriting online, songwriter round, pat pattison, pop music, learn songwriting, how to write songs, country music, relaxing music, songwriting prompts, tips for songwriting, francesca de valence, songwriting insights, songwriting, songwriting techniques, songwriting ideas, songwriting book, creativity, in the round, songwriting practice false trailer 1