EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 11 MIN
How Frustration Can Make You A Better Songwriter
from SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs · host Clay Mills, Marty Dodson
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A broken piano, an ugly font, a wandering mind, and an awkward co-write — Marty and Clay dig into four ways frustration and limitations can actually make you a better songwriter. From Keith Jarrett turning a rehearsal piano into the best-selling piano solo album of all time, to Michael McDonald writing a classic on a toy keyboard, the lesson is the same: the obstacle is often where the magic is. Write on!
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