Essential Skills in Songwriting | Interview With Christian Neander – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssygyP7BIY8

Summary

### Summary
As a Christian, songwriter, and producer, the author has worked with various artists and bands, like Selig and the Republic. In their collaboration process, they have conversations to understand what is important in an artist’s life, influences, and thoughts. They often play the electric guitar during these conversations to help people open up. The theme from these conversations is usually captured through music, and it’s essential for artists to be passionate about their work. The author emphasizes the importance of finishing projects and having backup ideas, listening, empathy, understanding others, and dedication in creating music.

Highlights

• Collaborate with artists by discussing their life, influences, and thoughts
• Electric guitar helps people open up during conversations
• Important for artists to be passionate about their work
• Having backup ideas and finishing projects is crucial
• Listening, empathy, understanding others, and dedication are essential in music creation

Key Takeaways

• Music creation involves deep conversations and understanding an artist’s emotions
• The author believes in having a backup plan and finishing projects