Taking songs to the finish line may be one of the most common challenges for songwriters. Thankfully, there are many tips and tricks to turn sparks of inspiration and song fragments into completed and polished gems of music. I’m so excited to welcome Mitchell Dyer onto the show to explore how to take songs to the finish line. Mitchell and I discuss the key point that everything starts with a great song, focusing on authenticity, taking fresh spins on old ideas, the emotional hook and heart of the song, crafting lyrics that are both personal and universal, ways to eliminate songwriter’s block, benefits of story boarding before writing lyrics, the beauty of prosody, getting feedback from both musicians and listeners, analyzing favorite and popular songs to discover what techniques work and resonate, writing a little each day, creating a playlist of inspiring songs, taking the pressure off, enjoying the songwriting process, and much more. My conversation with Mitchell inspired me, so I hope it inspires you and gives you golden advice for finishing fantastic songs.

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