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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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00:58:08

An Album A Year for Four Years - Creating Sonic...

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2025/12/03

First Born Sun, the musical project of Canberra songwriter and producer Dave Cina, is a true unsung hero of the music world. Over four years, he’s crafted four albums in the Club, each one a fully realised sonic world. In this episode, we explore his latest release, Monkey Paw, a Spaghetti Western-inspired album that’s both lighthearted and dark. Dave opens up about his love of producing over performing, and the challenge of hearing his own singing voice in recordings. Tune in for a conversation

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01:13:19

Love is an Amplifier: Abbie Cardwell on Turning...

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2025/11/19

In this luminous conversation, Francesca de Valence speaks with acclaimed songwriter Abbie Cardwell about her newest album Love is an Amplifier. From van-life touring days to a creative rebirth through I Heart Songwriting Club, Abbie shares how her perfectionism softened, how love and loss shaped the sound of her album, and how she and her partner-producer Matthew Engelbrecht found their way back to each other through music. For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this

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01:03:09

Lone Wolf: Songs Born of Place and the Significance...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, WA artist Tanya Ransom shares the stories behind songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys. Her third album, The Significance of Time, captures the landscapes between Broome and the South West of Western Australia, and explores how place, patience, and timing shape her music.About Tanya: Tanya Ransom brings together the raw emotion of folk, blues, and alt-country, crafting rich narratives within delicate yet powerful melodies. Her vocals, balancing both

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01:06:33

Slow Walking Back to Songwriting with Katie Harder

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2025/10/22

When life becomes full and creativity starts to slip through the cracks, it can feel hard to find your way back to songwriting. But as songwriter and artist Katie Harder reminds us, returning to your creative flow doesn’t require perfect conditions — it simply asks for presence, trust, and a bit of structure.About Katie: Katie Harder, a singer-songwriter based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and mother of four, is known for her heartfelt, authentic, and soulful music. With a 20-year career that spans

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01:24:20

From Writer’s Block to The Greatest of All Time with...

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2025/10/08

Even the most seasoned songwriters hit creative walls and Scottish singer-songwriter Findlay Napier knows that feeling all too well. In this candid and funny conversation, Findlay opens up about how perfectionism once stalled his songwriting and how leaning into play, co-writing, and community helped him rediscover the joy of creating.We talk about everything from songwriting retreats and the power of consistency to goats, spreadsheets, and writing songs that make you laugh just for the sake of it

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01:01:15

Win the Day - Turning Tiny Victories into Timeless...

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2025/09/24

Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. In this episode, she and Francesca dig into how writing fast and often helped shape her album Tiny Victories—and how “Win the Day” rose from a rough voice memo to a defining track.About Donna: Donna Lynn Caskey, the youngest of ten children from the US Virginia coast, fell in love with the banjo while attending college in the Blue Ridge. She studied at the John C. Campbell Folk School before

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01:06:57

Life Insurance, Goldilocks & Indie Rock: The...

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2025/09/10

What happens when you commit to writing one song a week for 100 weeks? For songwriter and producer Joel Riley, it led to his debut album The Fruits of Labour. In this episode, Joel takes us inside his imaginative practice. He shares how consistency built his confidence, how feedback helped him hear his songs differently and how living in Dubbo inspired him to embrace creative limitations as opportunities. Joel’s journey is a reminder that songwriting doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs you to

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01:08:10

Cephalopods, Songwriting, and the Beauty in the Mess:...

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2025/08/27

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone shares the joyful chaos of a creative life. A double ARIA Award-winner, Stone blends folk, electronica, indie pop and balladry with lyrical vulnerability and melodic flair. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, in this episode she reflects on how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over time.About Elana: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone is a double ARIA Award-winning musician

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01:12:06

Under the Streetlights: Andrew McCrorie-Shand on...

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2025/08/13

Award-nominated composer Andrew McCrorie-Shand joins Francesca de Valence to share a songwriting journey shaped by curiosity, cinematic vision, and emotional depth. From hit TV themes like Teletubbies to reflective solo work, Andy’s decades-spanning career reveals the power of imagination and storytelling in music.About Andrew: Andy is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer and composer. As a teen he was greatly influenced by the American rock musician, composer and filmmaker Frank Zappa and

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00:50:59

From the Top End to the Studio: Crystal Robins on the...

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2025/07/30

Darwin-based songwriter and music therapist Crystal Robins shares how her connection to place and her work in music therapy shaped her debut album Moonflower, and explains how a weekly songwriting prompt led her to the powerful, fully produced track “Where This Heart’s Been”. About Crystal: Crystal Robins is a songwriter living on Larrakia country (Darwin NT) in the tropical north of Australia. With stunning vocals and intricate guitar playing, Crystal’s songs weave a dreamy mix of indie-folk with a

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00:54:33

If You Give Her Lemons: Jaime Jackett’s Art of...

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2025/07/16

Genre-fluid pop artist Jaime Jackett shares the creative journey behind her debut album Reinvention, and how a single songwriting prompt led to the playful, percussive track Lemonade. From beatboxing and found sounds to multiple live arrangements, Jaime reveals how reinvention is both her process and her power. About Jaime: Jaime Jackett is a powerful and evocative performer based in Broome, Western Australia. Jackett’s music delicately treads the contrast between light and dark, deliberately

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00:57:20

Golden Lover, Silver Song: Pat Tierney on Writing...

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2025/07/02

Roots troubadour Pat Tierney joins Francesca to reflect on a decade of songwriting, the power of creative community, and the process behind his latest album Lost in the Haze. From songwriting as self-expression to turning a weekly challenge into a lead single, this episode explores the beauty of showing up and staying true to your voice.About Pat: Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful fusion of blues and folk draws on influences like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ

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01:00:15

How a New Mum and Dad Made an Album While the Baby...

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2025/06/18

Award-winning Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden has long been known for her ethereal songwriting and shimmering sonic landscapes. But her sophomore album Slow Emotion came to life in a way that was as delicate and intimate as its title suggests—written asynchronously and collaboratively with her husband and producer, Pennay, in the quiet hours while their baby slept.This episode of The Magic of Songwriting podcast explores the creative journey behind Slow Emotion, and in particular the

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00:01:30

The Magic of Songwriting Season 8

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2025/06/18

Francesca introduces the podcast theme for Season 8: turning consistent creative practice into a powerful body of work. She shares how members of I Heart Songwriting Club—from remote communities to bustling cities—have written full albums inside the Club. Each episode this season includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, sharing a song from demo to final production.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and

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00:36:50

Collaboration Beyond Songwriting: A Journey with...

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2025/03/12

Collaboration in the musical realm often focuses on the process of writing a song together. But as Francesca de Valence and Emma Bosworth shared during the recent co-production of their songwriting retreat, collaboration can extend far beyond just crafting songs - it can foster professional partnerships, exchange a diversity of skill sets, and create innovative growth opportunities for both people and their communities. Join our next Songwriting Retreat here and find out more about our online

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00:17:58

The Chaos and Order of Nature and Finding Connection...

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2025/02/26

We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Maddison Kate and Amanda Thomas for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We explore the chaos and order of nature, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how collaboration across generations can highlight our universal connection. Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.Get your creativity,

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00:16:32

Doubling Your Toolkit with Co-Writing

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2025/02/12

We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Kate Battersby and Halimah Perez-Torres (Finlonsen) for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. The conversation was a reminder of the magic that happens when songwriters come together, share their stories, and allow the creative process to unfold in unexpected ways. Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s

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00:16:53

Creative Chemistry: How Songwriting Connects Across...

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2025/01/29

We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters Cath Russell and Mona Verdour for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. This episode is a reminder that songwriting is more than just creating melodies and lyrics. Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your

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00:13:30

Songs in the Wild: A Journey of Collaboration and...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2025/01/15

We take you behind the scenes of our Songwriting Retreat to give you a glimpse of co-writing in real-time. Thank you to our songwriters, Shauna Tohill, Kerrie Gamley and Stella Di Santa for sharing a brand new created work on this podcast. We also discuss the value of revisiting and refining your creative ideas. Find out more about our Songwriting Retreat here.Join I Heart Songwriting Club’s Co-writing Course here.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get

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00:22:36

From Backing Vocals to Multi-Platinum Aussie Icon - A...

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence ·

2025/01/01

In this episode, Francesca de Valence chats with legendary Australian artist Wendy Matthews at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. Wendy shares insights into her songwriting journey, from her early days busking across Canada and the USA to creating multi-platinum albums. Known for her timeless hits including The Day You Went Away, Wendy discusses her approach to crafting songs that resonate deeply, her commitment to beauty in music, and how storytelling shapes her artistry. With stories of

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