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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 42 MIN

How Long Should a Song Take to Write?

from HOW TO WRITE SONGS with Keppie & Benny · host Ben Romalis & Keppie Coutts

For Bob Dylan, it sometimes took him 10 minutes, while Leonard Cohen wrote and re-wrote endless versions of 'Hallelujah' over a 5 year period.So, how long should it take to write a song? Does it depend on your skill level... your personality, the type of song, the reason for the song existing?In this episode we tackle these big questions and many more!YOUTUBE: If you want more tips and tutorials on how to level up your songwriting, be sure to check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@htwsFREE COURSE: Try our Free 7-Day Songwriter Course: https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/COMMUNITY: Join the HTWS Community with a 14-Day Free Trial: https://howtowritesongs.org/community/Thanks for listening!Keppie and Benny

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