Live Q&A Holistic Songwriting #2 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEDgu-ec9Wc

Summary

Summary

The speaker discusses their experiences in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of finding what works best for you as an individual artist. They touch on various topics including the need for multiple instruments, songwriting processes, and creating scalable music to reach a wider audience. The speaker also shares insights about producing music and avoiding similar melodies in your work.

Highlights

• Importance of understanding structure and how sections interact
• No need for extensive music theory knowledge
• Focus on songwriting before marketing
• Multi-instrumentalism can lead to interesting melodies

Key Takeaways

• Develop one’s ears through experience and trust in instincts
• Different instruments can contribute to creating unique melodies
• Start with gibberish lyrics and melodic fragments for songwriting
• Emphasize simplicity, creativity, and risk-taking in music