On Patterns & Structure

Video: Blair talks about patterns and structure in songwriting I have rarely met a songwriter who loves to re-write or edit. Most songwriters I know love the moment of creation, […]

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Making the Familiar Fresh

Let’s agree that the most basic job of the songwriter is to make the listener feel something. But let’s say you’re writing about your own feelings—how do you tell someone your heart […]

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Being Honest With Yourself

I think it’s really important for human beings—not just songwriters—to be as honest with themselves as possible about everything, but especially their own motives for doing things. It’s difficult to […]

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