John Cleese famously said 'Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating'. If that is true, how can we learn to operate more effectively as songwriters? Are there ways to train and strengthen our 'creativity muscles' on a daily basis?

In this episode, we tackle the huge and enduring topic of creativity and identify some practical ways that you can develop your own creative practice.

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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/@htws

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If we’re honest with ourselves, we all wonder from time to time just how much talent we have, how much natural ability we've been endowed with.

But how much does talent really matter? And when we say you either have 'it' or you don't, what is that 'it' really referring to?

In this, our very first episode, we tackle one of the most persistent and controversial topics in the world of songwriting and music making. We candidly discuss why this debate continues to rage and more importantly, we offer some practical ways to develop your skills and mindset as a songwriter, regardless of how much natural talent you may or may not have.

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/@htws

Try our Free 7-Day Songwriter Course: https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/

Join the HTWS Community with a 14-Day Free Trial: https://howtowritesongs.org/community/

Thanks for listening!

Keppie and Benny