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How To Be a Songwriter – Ideas for Writing Better Songs

You write when you feel joy, hoping others will share in it.  You write about the pain when you are rejected.  You observe something that moves you and you write.  You don’t write just for the pay or the recognition.  Although you aren’t against those things, not getting them doesn’t stop you from writing.

How to Be a Songwriter and Be Successful

You write because you feel you have something to say, even when there is no one listening.  What makes a songwriter?  Writing and re-writing is what it takes to be a song writer and write better songs.

Develop Relationships with Other Songwriters

If you are writing for your own personal satisfaction, and you’re happy with your work, congratulations!  You’ve arrived!

However, if you ...

02Songwriting Tips and Techniques to Write Better Songs from John Swaim

Featuring Special Guest: John Swaim
Singer • Songwriter from Nashville, TN

In this session #2 of the Backwoods Recording Studio Podcast John Swaim is back sharing more of his songwriting tips and techniques and talks about artists that have inspired him. John authored the song “Walk on the Rocks” which was recorded by Country Music Star Alan Jackson and can be found on the “Everything I Love” CD, which sold over 3 million copies. John’s songs were also recorded by Legacy Five (Gospel), The Little River Band (Pop), Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (Bluegrass). You can find out more about John and his songwriting career at www.Johnswaim.com

01 Songwriting Tips and Techniques to Write Better Songs from John Swaim

Featuring Special Guest: John Swaim
Singer • Songwriter from Nashville, TN

In this session of the Backwoods Recording Studio Podcast John Swaim shares his songwriting tips and techniques accumulated over 20+ years as a successful songwriter and artist.  John authored the song “Walk on the Rocks” which was recorded by Country Music Star Alan Jackson and can be found on the “Everything I Love” CD, which sold over 3 million copies. John’s songs were also recorded by Legacy Five (Gospel), The Little River Band (Pop), Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (Bluegrass). You can find out more about John and his songwriting career at www.Johnswaim.com