In this episode, we confront our inner demons and instead of being afraid of them and turning away from them, we choose to listen to them over a slice of cake. After we hear each other out, we get up and dance and shake and move. Even if we are almost 2 years late…
In this episode we talk about writing a song like a story about a character instead of like a diary entry or therapy session. We also touch on the topic of the delicate timeline of writing and releasing songs. In the end we write a lovely little jazzy waltz about a girl who is decides to turn her fears into wings. Using a songwriting prompt from Sarah Spencer's Five-In-Five Challenge at SongFancy, this song came together from this prompt:
"She Had to Turn Her Fears Into Wings"
In this episode we spend some time talking about the importance of Rest in today's hyper-productive, hustle-culture society and write a deliciously pop-inspired song about going to bed! Using a songwriting prompt from Sarah Spencer's Five-In-Five Challenge at SongFancy, this song came together from this prompt:
"Write about a sacred place you know well"
In this episode, Tim discusses the beauty of a quiet morning and write a little song romanticizing the peace and magic in the mundane. Using a songwriting prompt from Sarah Spencer's Five-In-Five Challenge at SongFancy, this song came together from this list of words:
"Early, Crinkle, Sip, Elaborate, Crease, Paper, Can’t, Gold, Thoughtful, Tear"
In this episode, Tim writes a golden-era instant classic that is also the introvert’s anthem about NOT going out and instead, staying in with you. Using a songwriting prompt from Sarah Spencer's Five-In-Five Challenge at SongFancy, this song came together from this concept:
”She started peeling back the layers and wished she could put them right back.”
In this episode, Tim writes a Christmas song that is not actually a Christmas song. Using a songwriting prompt from Sarah Spencer's Five-In-Five Challenge at SongFancy, this song came together from this list of ten words: Cedar, Approach, Minute, Turn, Waiting, Twilight, Clear, Wool, Hands, and Warm.
