From the course: One Minute Motivational Tips for Songwriters
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Songwriting is a gift
From the course: One Minute Motivational Tips for Songwriters
Songwriting is a gift
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- [Man] I tend to think of songwriting as a gift and strictly, be definition, when you are given a gift, you should do something with that gift. Although we tend to forget that when we're in the throes of songwriting battle, so to speak, it's important to remember that this gift that you've been given, the ability to write songs, is a rare thing and something to be genuinely grateful for. So, when in doubt, it never hurts to remind yourself that songwriting is a gift.
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The big picture35s
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The song is its own reward38s
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Remember why you started writing songs45s
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Hang in there49s
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Cultivate outside interests52s
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Be patient41s
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Balance your patience and impatience49s
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Remember what moves you45s
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Remember what moved someone else44s
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Consistency is the key52s
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Build your songwriting muscle43s
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Learn to access inspiration52s
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Not every song will be great42s
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Go on input for a while49s
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Count your blessings47s
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Songwriting is a gift32s
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Writing songs is a responsibility37s
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Step out of your comfort zone45s
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Write what moves you39s
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Remember your motivation40s
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Songs take their own time51s
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