This week Singing Teachers Talk takes a deep dive into the songwriting process with artist, songwriter and vocal coach Allie Moss. The New Orleans-based songwriter reveals how the creative process works for her and shares some top writing tips. Allie’s music has featured in Charmed, Batwoman, and Netflix’s Virgin River. She also co-leads education platform Thinking Outside the Blocks.  

KEY MOMENTS

‘I got bitten by the bug of making something out of nothing and being that creative spark’ 

‘Songwriting can feel like a little bubble where you’re alone with your thoughts and fears’ 

‘Pause and assess your skills with kindness and honesty’ 

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

Allie’s artist examples: Joni Mitchell, Sia, David Bazan, Bon Iver, Coldplay, Joseph, The Beatles
Blog on The Genius Myth
Recommended Podcast
Music Technology Tools: Pro Tools; Logic Pro; Garageband; Splice
Yamaha Reface CP 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

New Jersey-born Allie​ Moss is an artist, songwriter, sideman, and vocal coach. Her 2011 debut Late Bloomer landed high-profile syncs on Pretty Little Liars, Bones, Parenthood, and a prominent BT Infinity campaign in the UK. Since then her songs have been placed in many TV & film spots throughout the years. Most recently, her single “Already Down” was featured in Charmed, Batwoman, and Netflix’s Virgin River. She’s been an integral member of Ingrid Michaelson’s band since 2006 and has also toured backing William Fitzsimmons, Joshua Radin,​ and Rosi Golan. 

Allie co-leads Thinking Outside the Blocks with her longtime collaborator Bess Rogers. TOTB is an education platform and soon-to-be membership for songwriters of all levels and genres. Its workshops and resources are designed to help writers break away from unhelpful mindsets and patterns and get them into a place where their creativity is flowing and evolving. What began in 2016 as a single presentation on their personal experiences working through their creative blocks is now a thriving community offering free weekly Community Classes, monthly BlockBusters songwriting challenges, Immersive Workshops, Coaching, and 2 courses (Rhythm for Songwriters, Music Theory for Songwriters).

Allie currently lives in New Orleans, LA with her partner, where she is writing songs, learning Logic Pro, and getting used to the humidity and hurricanes. Her next single, “Forward Motion” will be released in January 2022. 

EPISODE RESOURCES
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Guest Website:

alliemoss.com
thinkingoutsidetheblocks.com
patreon.com/alliemoss

Social Media:

@alliemoss
@thinkingoutsidetheblocks

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