Do song lyrics come first — or does the melody lead the way? The truth is, songs don’t begin in just one way.

In this episode, I walk you through five common “doorways” into songwriting — simple, human starting points that can help you move past the frozen feeling of “Where do I start?” We explore how songs can begin through lyrics, melody, rhythm, harmony, or listening to what’s already stirring beneath the surface — and how finding your doorway can make songwriting feel more natural and less intimidating.

If you’ve been searching for a simple way to start writing songs, this episode offers a clear framework you can return to again and again — without pressure, rules, or overthinking.

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Songwriting isn’t about coming up with ideas — it’s about learning how to listen.

In this episode, I’m sharing a different kind of ear training for singer-songwriters: one that helps you recognize song beginnings as they’re already forming — where listening becomes the skill that guides everything else.

We’ll talk about the subtle ways songs often arrive: a line that won’t leave you alone, a sound or melody fragment, a feeling that hasn’t found words yet — and why learning to listen for these beginnings can change the entire songwriting process.

Rather than forcing a song into shape, this episode explores how to notice what’s already present and stay with it long enough for the song to reveal itself. This is ear training for the creative process — grounded, embodied, and accessible, even if you feel stuck or unsure where to begin.

If songwriting has ever felt intimidating, overwhelming, or overly technical, this conversation offers a simpler starting place: attention, curiosity, and trust.

Listening is where the song begins.

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What if you didn’t have to think your way into songwriting — but could play your way in?

In this episode, I explore how vocal play can become a gentle doorway into songwriting, whether your songs begin with words, melody, or something in between. Instead of focusing on performance or “getting it right,” we look at how letting the voice explore can lower pressure, reconnect you to emotion, and help songs begin to take shape naturally.

You’ll learn:

• why singing doesn’t have to mean performing
• how vocal play supports the songwriting process
• a simple practice for turning journal lines into song ideas
• how singing, songwriting, and creativity are deeply connected

This episode is for singer-songwriters who feel stuck, overthink their songs, or want a more embodied, intuitive way to write music.

If you’re longing to reconnect with your voice — and let songwriting feel more alive and possible again — this episode is for you.