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Waxing poetic with Stacey Dowswell

Singer-songwriter Stacey Dowswell joined us to talk about her literature-inspired and poetic take on songwriting with two original songs, Ties that Bind and Wax Wings. We talked about:

Poetic vs. more straight forward lyrics
How to add complexity to a simple 1-4-5 chord progression
How to incorporate a cliche
Contrast and space
Using dynamics in your performance
The benefits of noodling around to start a song

Check out Stacey’s EP release show at The Painted Lady in Toronto on June 15, 2017!… Read the rest

Writing for others with Ashley Braga

by Neel Modi

Toronto and Mississauga-based singer-songwriter Ashley Braga joined us for two live performances and insights into her unique approach to songwriting. While most songwriters turn largely inwards to write, Ashley provides a service writing songs for other people, based on their relationships and emotions.… Read the rest

Stephen Witkin

by Neel Modi

Hollywood book and lyric writer Stephen Witkin talks about musical theatre and the use of cliches.… Read the rest