Episode 48: The Psychology of Songwriting: Valuable Insights from Friedemann Findeisen

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here. Our guest for today is a prolific songwriter and the creator of Holistic Songwriting Academy, Friedemann Findeisen. He’s the author of the bestseller “The Addiction Formula'' (available on Amazon and Audible). His YouTube channel “Holistic Songwriting” has gathered over 400,000 subscribers.‍ Friedemann teaches people how to change their lives by empowering them to write awesome songs. He helps songwriters, musicians, producers and artists to find their message and express it in a way that resonates with others. What You’ll Learn In this episode, Friedemann shares how songwriting kept him alive in school when he was bullied a lot. He also explains the difference between classical musicians and jazz/pop musicians. Friedemann also narrates how he can write a song super quick and how he can make decisions easily. Let us also discover what is Friedemann’s advice to his own self and how he manages stress when he has a lot of stuff on his plate and life becomes so challenging and overwhelming. Things We Discussed Holistic Songwriting Academy - is a 12-week online course that teaches you how to write songs that are unique, engaging, and authentic. You will learn how to craft your image as an artist and reveal it through your music, using the principles of groove, pitch, and story. You will also get feedback and guidance from professional songwriting and production coaches, as well as collaborate with other artists and producers from around the world. The 24-hour Song- is a course by Holistic Songwriting Academy that teaches you how to write a complete song in one day. You will learn how to overcome writer’s block, find your unique voice, and craft songs that you are proud of. You will also get feedback and tips from professional coaches and peers, as well as access to exclusive songwriting tools and resources. The 24-hour Song is not just a course, but a challenge. You will be given a deadline to finish your song, and you will have to submit it for review. This will help you overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt, and push you to achieve your full potential as a songwriter. You will also get to hear other people’s songs and learn from their strengths and weaknesses. Connect with Friedemann Findeisen Personal Website Holistic Songwriting Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Connect with Jason Tonioli Website Facebook YouTube  Instagram Spotify Pandora Amazon Music Apple Music