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Advice on Songwriter Inspiration

Many songwriters experience writer's block, while others constantly experiment with new ways to inspire creativity. Some songs take months to complete, while others are done in minutes. What different songwriting techniques have proved successful for you? Describe your creative process for penning songs.



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by Horswispr

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Sep 05 '00 Cheap Tacos, Shouting Parents, Beautiful Mountains: Songwriter Inspiration
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by Saxguy

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Jul 27 '00 I Compose The Way I Play - I Play the Way I Feel
So, for me, for jazz, it can be a fairly simple process. It's wonderfully satisfying and expressive for me. But I wouldn't describe it as easy at all.... read full review
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by flamepillar
Jul 22 '01 Mental Fishing
Bottom line is, songwriter inspiration can only come from one place, and that's inside of you. ... read full review
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by kelly60
Apr 17 '04 Where Do You Get Your Inspiration To Write A Song?
You can find inspiration in many places. It is likely to come when you least expect it. Always try to be prepared to jot down or record ideas.... read full review
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by kristinafh
Jul 23 '00 No Pain, No Gain
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by BARNZ
Jul 19 '01 Old Technology, New Thought
Put pencil to paper, let the organic energy flow, create the words that when put to music will make the world sing. New Technology will not kill this classic.... read full review
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by fartzarellah
Oct 07 '04 Get to work!
The hell with inspiration!... read full review
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by repulsemonkey
Mar 28 '01 Monkey, Teach Me How to Freestyle Rap
The essential guide to freestyle rapping, the monkey way.... read full review
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by PhoenixFlight
Nov 08 '03 Songwriter Inspiration Advice-Glitches, Bugs, and Income Share
You can get inspiration from the smallest thing in the world but having a big heart will put it all in perspective.... read full review
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by BARNZ
Jul 13 '01 Finding My Voice
Immerse yourself in music and it might be just the creative boost you need. It's never easy to fight writer's block, but it can be an enjoyable way to try.... read full review
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by vara
Jul 21 '00 "MUSICOGENESIS IMPERFECTA": An In-Depth Analysis and Suggested Treatments
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by SirAlex
Jul 26 '00 My 3500 words on the subject
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by Stone77777
Jul 24 '00 The Bread You Bake Is Your Own
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by factotum
Jul 19 '01 Rome Wasn't Built in A Day (though Louie Louie was probably written in one)
Take inspiration when and where you find it. Allow your ideas to develop in their own time.... read full review
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by jystrebler
May 01 '02 What the pros know about songwriting that you can use to your advantage...
There are a handful of tricks you can use to get that TOP 40 sound in your compositions. They aren't rocket science, and anybody can master them.... read full review
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