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Patrick Ballantyne

Award-winner singer-songwriter Patrick Ballantyne shares songs from his album “Days of Rain” and talks about his process. Patrick also performed two songs live in the studio!

Mary Jane Viejo

Singer and songwriter Mary Jane talks about pop music and working with others with the Song Talk team.

Stephen Witkin

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

Bridges: What they are and how to write them

The Song Talk Action Team talk about bridges, or middle 8’s, in some song examples. Have a listen to the show:

Songbird

Songbird returns to Song Talk about her CD release and the strong connection from the public to her song “Why Don’t You Care?”

Neel Modi

Song Talk co-host Neel talks about his sci-fi epic song “Telepathic Androids” and his use of unusual time signatures.

Vincent de Tourdonnet

Vincent returns to Song Talk to talk about the difference and collision between Broadway styles and pop styles.

Bruce Harrott

Song Talk co-host Bruce talks about unusual chords, the inspiration for his lyrics, and tension and release within his song “Nipigon.”