The Songwriter's Pit Stop

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Welcome to The Songwriter's Pit Stop. No matter where you are in the songwriting journey we're here to help guide you on the road to writing songs you can be proud of. Join our host Anthony Quails as he shares tips to help you grow in the craft of songwri


    • Oct 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Using Imagery - Featuring Joshua Aubrey Jackson - AKA Make Sure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 60:25


    In this episode we sit down with Tooth and Nail recording artist Joshua Aubrey Jackson, also known as Make Sure, for a conversation about his new album as well as how he incorporates imagery in his songwriting. You can check out Josh's latest album as well as his previous work at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKM8dCpDEhjG0v75zqBcL?si=b13OSg4YSRinYTa_WkcOmA&dl_branch=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Co-Writing - Featuring Drakeford Lanier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 42:38


    For most songwriters the idea of writing a song with someone else can be scary and intimidating. In this episode we sit down with singer-songwriter Drakeford Lanier for a conversation on the topic. You can check out Drakeford's latest album Wayward & Home (Part 1) on Spotify and be sure to follow @drakeford_music on instagram regarding the release date for Wayward & Home (Part 2) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Rhyme Schemes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 7:53


    One of the ways that you can better communicate your song is with the effective use of rhyme. In this episode we explore 4 types of rhyming techniques for you to implement as you continue to grow as a songwriter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Refining Your Lyrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 8:04


    For some of us, a lyric rushes out into the world before we can think much about it and sometimes it's a fine lyric, just as it is. Other times, even if we feel a strong personal connection with the lyric, it could be strengthened with a little work. Often a lyric comes in dribs and drabs, and once we have a complete draft we might be so relieved that we declare it finished prematurely. In both cases, a lyric might benefit from a fresh perspective and a willingness to tinker a little. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Scaling The Second Verse Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 7:00


    We've all been there, you've found a great idea for a song and you've crafted what you think are a fantastic first verse and chorus and then it happens, THE SECOND VERSE WALL! If we aren't careful we can fixate so much on the second verse it can cause us to give up on what could be a unique and extraordinary idea too soon. In this episode we share some tips to help you conquer what might feel like an insurmountable wall --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    The Magic Of Turn Of Phrase - Featuring Andy Gullahorn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 55:24


    Have you ever considered that the technique of turn of phrase could be a songwriters magic trick? In this episode we sit down for a conversation with singer-songwriter Andy Gullahorn about the technique of turn of phrase as well as a myriad of other topics including the story behind a few of his songs. Listen to Andy Gullahorn on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fykZj3M8ojlMrWQZAneXV?si=FTPlp1jRQ0qiieE6Xn4pvA Follow and Support Andy Gullahorn on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/andygullahorn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Finding Your Voice As A Songwriter And Embracing It - Featuring Allen Levi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 55:23


    Have you ever found yourself feeling as though you are the only one struggling to find just who you are as a songwriter and what your specific audience looks like? Some songwriter's write songs in hopes of having someone else record them but most songwriters write songs in hopes to share them with an audience of their own. Whichever you are today's guest, Allen Levi, might just help provide some perspective. You can visit www.AllenLevi.com to learn more about our guest and purchase his merchandise. You can listen to Allen's music at - https://allenlevi.bandcamp.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 7:10


    Are you stuck in a songwriting rut? In this episode we discuss three ways to get your creative juices flowing. This episode is sponsored by Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    Writing Conversational Lyrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 7:23


    Do your lyrics feel natural? Are you using everyday language in your songwriting? In this episode we discuss some keys to consider when writing conversational lyrics. This episode is sponsored by Anchor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    The Building Blocks Of A Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 9:37


    Are you building your songs to last a lifetime? How are you serving the listener? In this episode we discuss the building blocks of a song and some of the key elements to consider when crafting your lyrics. This episode is sponsored by Anchor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesongwriterspitstop/support

    The Songwriter's Pit Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 0:40


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