What's in a Song
This is a weekly podcast about the craft of songwriting hosted by Berklee College of Music Professor Scarlet Keys. She takes deep dive into the craft, technique and art of songwriting in conversations with eminent songwriters, producers, and other creatives asking questions only a songwriting professor would ask so listeners can walk away inspired and armed with clear and actionable tools and techniques they can apply to their songwriting.
What's in a Song
Writing songs for film and t.v. with Grammy winning artist/producer Rich Jaques
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Scarlet Keys
Today’s guest is grammy winning songwriter and producer Rich Jaques. Rich has had over 1500 songs placed on film and t.v. and is going to share today about his musical journey.
Some key points:
- Follow the point of enthusiasm (follow your bliss)
- Finding your own path
- Notice what makes you excited
- Writing more impressionistically as not to impose a lyric on a scene
- Don’t ask who you want to be but who are you
- Getting over your emotional wall in the biz
- What gets in your way to success
- Figure out your blocks
To listen to Rich Jaques: https://open.spotify.com/album/39NM2EhS00PH1mQbdQbRCi?si=SPFutN-NQ5mpFSMkFRYKcQ
Scarlet's website:
https://www.scarletkeys.com
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To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:
https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1