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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence

Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? "The Magic of Songwriting" is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes,

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00:22:28

Beyond The Voice - A Conversation about Songwriting...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/12/18

Johnny Manuel’s astronomical career has been shaped by his vocal talent. His appearances on shows like America’s Got Talent and The Voice have created a global audience that sees him as “just a vocalist,” not recognizing the depth of his creative vision. But what this global audience most likely doesn’t know is that Johnny started out as a songwriter. In this episode, we chatted with the US artist and songwriter at the 2024 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. Find out more about the Whitsundays

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00:23:06

Co-writing Viral Hits with Jude York

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/12/04

In the next few episodes we take you to the serene blue waters of Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. This year, Jude York joined the festival as one of the professional songwriters. Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Join us as we chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more.About Jude: Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Growing up rurally with

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00:01:30

The Magic of Songwriting Season 7

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/12/04

Welcome to Season 7 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about collaboration and co-writing. Collaboration is an inherent part of being a musician, but is often a behind the scenes thing. To help shed light on this, I interview songwriters and artists of all experience levels about their co-writing - from multiple-ARIA winning artist, Wendy Matthews, to first-time co-writers. And I do all of this, from the most beautiful places in Queensland, Australia - on location at the

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00:31:44

Celebrating 10 Years of I Heart Songwriting Club

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/09/10

For 10 years I Heart Songwriting Club has been helping songwriters around the world to write their best songs yet. With over 30,000 songs written by over 1500 songwriters from 30 countries around the world, it's no wonder entire albums have been written, ARIA awards have been nominated, film soundtracks have been created, and many careers have been launched from this simple writing club.I Heart Songwriting Club is a place for all songwriters, created by songwriters. We have songwriting courses,

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01:19:37

Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/06/26

Living in Nashville as a songwriter is like being in the heart of the music industry. Just ask Sally Barris, a Nashville-based performing songwriter whose tracks have been covered by Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally’s journey and experiences offer a glimpse into the unique world of Nashville’s music scene, and her co-writing tips are gold for any aspiring songwriter.Timestamp:6:20 - Sally discusses joining

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01:13:58

Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/06/12

Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing the practice of songwriting lead her to unexpected places. Timestamp:3:23 - Jackie's Background and Approach to Songwriting5:29 - Philosophy of Creativity

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01:23:52

Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/05/29

In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of your copyright. One of the ways to exploit that copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV shows and ads. In this conversation with Music Supervisor, Tyler McLoughlan, we break down the key concepts of music copyright, sync, and how songwriters can make the most of this space.Timestamp:3:51 - Explaining Copyright and Its Importance8:26 - The Role and Function of Sync

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01:07:54

Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/05/15

Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters like 'The Wishmas Tree' to lending his talents to beloved shows like 'Bluey'. In this episode we discuss the interesting journey of a composer. We hope the light this conversation sheds will help songwriters bridge the gap between songwriting and composition for different visual media.Timestamp:0:00: Introduction to the World of Composition2:23:

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00:37:14

Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/05/01

Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music.Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival for bringing us this episode today. Timestamp:2:42 - Exploitation is ok 6:32 - The Open Mic Moment 10:03 - The Evolution of Creativity 13:20 - The

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00:20:49

Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/04/17

We chat with Vika & Linda at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, to shine a light on their journey as artists and songwriters - from singing with The Black Sorrows, to discovering their artistic sound as a duo, finding the songs to record for their first album, and how they started writing songs as established artists. Timestamp:2:27 - Exploring Song Selection for Albums4:47 - The Evolution of Choosing Songs6:59 - Diverse Sounds and Genre Experimentation9:08 - The Gospel Album Journey12:07 -

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00:20:51

Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/04/03

Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal, so we pose some questions to Mark Sholtez that may help songwriters understand how they can succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal. Having had success both as a published and self-published songwriter, Mark offers invaluable insights to this question.Timestamp:3:00 - What is an essential element of being a songwriter?5:25 - Tips for getting in a room with other artists8:06 - What does having a publisher mean for a songwriter and is

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00:41:06

What is Music Publishing and How Can It Help...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/03/20

Music publishing is an area of the music industry that is complex and hard to get a handle on so we ask publisher and 2019 Billboard International Power Player, Rachel Kelly all the hard questions: What is a music publisher? How do they support songwriters? And do you really need a publishing deal? This episode is a solid overview of music publishing and how they can support songwriters.Timestamp: 4:45 - What does a publisher do?8:50 - How do publishers pitch songs to artists?15:00 - We talk selling

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00:01:14

The Magic of Songwriting Season 6

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2024/03/20

Welcome to Season 6 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about songwriting opportunities - from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. By the end of this season, our hope is that you will have a greater understanding of how songwriters can grow their careers, networks, and opportunities. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing

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00:11:33

How To Make the Most of Showcasing at a Music...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/12/27

The idea of playing your music on a stage at a key industry event somewhere in the world can sound alluring, but showcasing can be a big financial investment and should be part of a much bigger picture growth strategy for you as an artist. How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved? Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. Find out more and contact us at I Heart

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00:34:45

Navigating the PR Dilemma: Insights from Super Duper...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/12/13

To shed light on the intricacies of the PR landscape, the potential impact of publicity on your release, and what you can realistically anticipate, we spoke with a PR expert, Genna Alexopoulos. This episode offers valuable insights for artists navigating the complex PR decision-making process and the impact of the multifaceted PR world on the artistic journey.Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club

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00:39:26

Power Up Your Digital Marketing and Make the Most of...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/11/29

Viv Mellish, founding partner from GYROstream, shares how independent artists can best use their digital distribution service and power up their digital marketing game to make the most of release day and reach as many people as possible.Viv mentions Every Noise At Once as a tool to help you get clear on your genre. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. Find out more and contact us at I Heart

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00:27:36

How Australia Singer Celia Pavey Became Pop Sensation...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/11/15

In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. If you’re still developing your artistic sound and look, or evolving it to the next level, check out this conversation for some practical and inspiring tips to create your unique artist brand. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. Find out

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01:00:00

What is Music Marketing? Plus the Best Music...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/11/01

In this industry conversation with music media stalwart Stephen Green, we tackle the question of what marketing is from a macro viewpoint as well as best practices for pitching to media outlets and radio, and how artists can focus their marketing efforts on where it counts most and for maximum impact. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club &

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00:13:50

How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/10/18

It’s not what you know, it's who you know. If you struggle with networking at music industry events, then be empowered and guided with a few simple tips to help you to stay grounded, present and balanced so that you can build quality relationships for your career.Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world? Find out more about Level Up Club here. Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your

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00:35:11

What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2023/10/04

What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? To answer these questions, we chat with Sweetie Zamora, Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records. Sweetie shares about the role labels play in an artists’ career and what artists should be focusing on regardless of having a label deal or not.Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your songs to the world

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