Who better to give songwriting advice than the prolific hitmakers themselves? So, in this video, we analyze direct quotes from some of the greatest artists – past and present – ​​and discuss how to write a song.

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How to write a song
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Advance in the video
00:00​​​​ – Introduction
01:06 – John Legend: Where to start?
02:27 – Rod Steward: Take your time
03:44 – Connor Oberst: Be spontaneous
04:51 – Taylor Swift: Writing from experience
05:43 – Doja Cat: find inspiration everywhere
06:40 – Dua Lipa: Have fun!
07:23 – Talib Kweli: Collaborate
08:46 – Tom Morello: Keep it simple and build on it
09:38 – Leonard Cohen: take regular breaks
10:44 – Alex Turner: Don’t overthink it
12:06 – Beck: Get feedback
1:15 p.m. – Johnny Cash: don’t be afraid to fail

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