This podcast dives deep into the art and craft of songwriting - through honest conversations about how songs get written, how songwriters think, and the questions that emerge when you commit to making creative work.
We’ve been friends for over 20 years and through all that time, despite the many different career paths we’ve headed down, music and songwriting is what what we keep coming back to - the common thread in our friendship - and our passion for it has only grown in recent times, mainly because of the work we do with songwriters around the world, weekly sessions with our beloved community members and of course, continuing to help songwriters of all levels through our YouTube channel, ‘How To Write Songs’
2026 has been a year dominated by conversations and concerns over AI, and as music makers, it seems to be a topic we just can't avoid!
So in this episode, we turn and face the elephant in the room and debate the merits and downfalls of this rapidly evolving technology. How are people using it? What is the appeal? What problems does it solve? (What problems does it create?)
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Keppie and Benny
15 Oct 2026
The Big Question... Music or Lyrics First?
It is possibly the most commonly asked question of all time when discussing the process of songwriting - 'do you start with the music first... or the lyrics?'
In this episode we examine different songwriting processes, discuss how starting a song in different ways will ultimately give you different results and consider some practical methods for finishing more songs.
FREE COURSE: Try our Free 7-Day Songwriter Course: https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/ (https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/)
COMMUNITY: Join the HTWS Community with a 14-Day Free Trial: https://howtowritesongs.org/community/ (https://howtowritesongs.org/community/)
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 (https://www.youtube.com/@htws)
Thanks for listening!
Keppie and Benny
26 Sept 2026
Ok, Let's Talk About MELODY
Is melody something that just comes down from the heavens or can it actually be learnt? (spoiler ... OF COURSE IT CAN!)
In this episode we dive into the topic of melody-writing - how to analyse them, how to visualise them and most importantly, how to create your own beautiful and memorable melodies.
And if you are serious about developing your melody-writing skills we have a FREE Workshop coming up, 'Write a Song in 90mins - Starting With Melody' - Register Now (https://events.humanitix.com/write-a-song-in-90-mins-or-songwriting-workshop?_gl=1*w0bm1*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODkzNzI1NzcuQ2p3S0NBand0cDdWQmhCakVpd0FKZnBWLTktV04tdzJNbC1wc3Y5ckxNSDRRMUxsOGRTT1FPS2RMVDBUeU1SRS01d1JsTG4xWjBVVGxCb0NVS2dRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTQ0NzEzMzgzNS4xNzg5MzcyNTc1*_ga*NzY4MTA4NjQxLjE3ODkzNzI1Nzc.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3OTAzMDI0ODMkbzgkZzAkdDE3OTAzMDI0ODMkajYwJGwwJGgw)
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COMMUNITY: Join the HTWS Community with a 14-Day Free Trial: https://howtowritesongs.org/community/ (https://howtowritesongs.org/community/)
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 (https://www.youtube.com/@htws)
FREE COURSE: Try our Free 7-Day Songwriter Course: https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/ (https://howtowritesongs.org/7-day-songwriter-course/)
Thanks for listening!
Keppie and Benny
14 Sept 2026
To Share or Not to Share... That is the Question
Songwriting coaches Keppie and Benny explore the delicate balance of sharing personal lyrics and discuss when and why to release creative work.
2 Sept 2026
How to Train Your 'Creativity Muscles'
Songwriting coaches Keppie and Benny explore practical methods to strengthen creative practice and enhance songwriting skills in this interview.
19 Aug 2026
How Long Should a Song Take to Write?
Songwriting experts Keppie and Benny explore the varied timelines of song creation, offering insights into how long a song should take to write.
7 Aug 2026
You Either Have It or You Don't... Right?
Songwriters Keppie and Benny explore the true meaning of talent and offer practical advice for developing songwriting skills regardless of perceived natural ability in this interview.
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