Episode 10: Write Me A 2-Chord Song

Welcome to SEASON 2 of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty!Thanks for sticking with us on this journey as we venture into the next batch of episodes. Take a listen to this week’s songwriting challenge and don’t forget we’d love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and news, subscribe to Write Me A Song:Subscribe now🎵 Episode 10: Write Me A 2-Chord SongThis week Olivia challenges Edward to limit himself to just 2 chords.🎹 Songwriting Homework #10This week, we want you to write a song with only two chords!Here’s your homework:This week, choose two chords you want to use to write your song with. Do you choose I & V (C major and G major, for example)? Or maybe IV & V (F major and G major)? Keep yourself to chords which lie within your chosen key, and try not to use a bunch of extensions.Think about creating interest with your melodies, rhythms and ideas instead of relying on your chords.Record a demo and send it in!Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below.Share Your Work📚 Episode ReferencesMentions from today’s episode:🎟️ Tickets for our LIVE SHOW in London on 13th Nov!🎸 Find Us Elsewhere…* Listen to Edwards’s music* Sign up to Edwards’s newsletter* Listen to Olivia’s music* Read Olivia’s Newsletter* Write Me A Song Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writemeasong.substack.com