Songwriting process
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Think about a song you have written. How did you go about writing it?
If you haven’t written a song before, do one or both of the following:-
imagine how you might go about writing a song
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listen to others tell about their experiences.
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What might be some challenges when songwriting?
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What does Tim think is the ‘tough bit’ of songwriting.
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What does Tim usually work out first?
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What three themes does Tim mention?
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Jot down the key aspects of Tim’s songwriting process.
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Discuss the songwriting process that Tim describes. What role does repetition, ‘stepping back’ and ‘coming back’ play?
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Compare Tim’s songwriting process to your own and classmates’ songwriting experiences.
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Tim says that ‘most people who’ve been musicians for ten years, they can make up a chord sequence or a little melody’. As a young musician, this aspect of songwriting may be more challenging for you. What processes might help you be successful?
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