I, Songwriter

This channel is about singing, songwriting and creativity. I have been writing music most of my life and have other creative endeavors.

I studied voice for many years and now want to share how it has helped my songwriting. There is an art to songwriting, but there is also a craft in writing songs that are 'flattering to the voice'. Technically, the voice is a wind instrument but with the unique ability to articulate vowels and consonants. Any songwriter can learn how to help any singer sound better. Singers naturally look for songs that help them sound their best. Singing styles can change, but the instrument doesn't. So this aspect of songwriting craft has evolved over centuries.

There is also a bit of an art to finding one's own voice artistically. Creativity is a bit mysterious. Artists navigate both inner and outer worlds and make tough artistic choices. I want to share my experiences not just as an artist, but as a songwriting workshop facilitator and gatekeeper.