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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2022 · 56 MIN

SIJ#14 Writing Songs, Composition Tips and Techniques

from Sitting In · host Rhys Gilchrist

This episode takes a deep dive into the subject of composition. What makes a good composition? How do I start writing my own songs? What tips can I use to make composing easier for me? We answer and discuss all of these questions in this fun, engaging discussion.  We kicked it off today by sharing some insights about our most recent compositions and the processes that we’ve been exploring. Our conversation touches on the methods (or lack of!) that each of us have used to develop our writings. It was interesting to hear 3 completely different thought processes for writing music and we are sure that this conversation will give you some fresh perspectives on writing!We hope that you enjoy this episode and we’d love to know about your writing and compositions! How do you collect ideas for your songs? Maybe you have a top tip for budding composers that you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments below!if you’d like to ask a question for us to discuss on the podcast, drop us a comment on YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, Facebook or Twitter and we’ll break it down in a future episode! You can also help us to grow by sharing this, or any of the other episodes with friends who might enjoy it too. We'd appreciate it a lot! Want to buy us a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sittinginHelp us grow! Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SittingInPodcastOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sittinginpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SittingIn_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sittingin_Merch Store: https://sitting-in-podcast.creator-spring.com

This episode takes a deep dive into the subject of composition.
What makes a good composition? How do I start writing my own songs? What tips can I use to make composing easier for me? We answer and discuss all of these questions in this fun, engaging discussion. 
We kicked it off today by sharing some insights about our most recent compositions and the processes that we’ve been exploring. Our conversation touches on the methods (or lack of!) that each of us have used to develop our writings. It was interesting to hear 3 completely different thought processes for writing music and we are sure that this conversation will give you some fresh perspectives on writing! We hope that you enjoy this episode and we’d love to know about your writing and compositions! How do you collect ideas for your songs? Maybe you have a top tip for budding composers that you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments below! if you’d like to ask a question for us to discuss on the podcast, drop us a comment on YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, Facebook or Twitter and we’ll break it down in a future episode! You can also help us to grow by sharing this, or any of the other episodes with friends who might enjoy it too. We'd appreciate it a lot! Want to buy us a coffee?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sittingin Help us grow! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SittingInPodcastOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sittinginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SittingIn_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sittingin_ Merch Store: https://sitting-in-podcast.creator-spring.com

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