Script writer, puppeteer and occasional singer-songwriter John Pattison joined us, without puppets, to perform and talk about three of his songs.  Together we discussed:

* the difference between abstract and narrative songs

* John’s journey from script writer to song writer

* How John wrote a song in the men’s room at Massey Hall after a Paul Simon concert

* How open mics are a great way to get instant feedback on your songs

* Puppets who kill

Stop by the Tranzac Club on their Monday night open mics and you might hear and see John there!

John also performed his songs live the studio:

Singer songwriter Jules delivers three powerful tunes live in the studio. She’s just 14 and yet is well on her way along the road as a professional. Jules has been writing songs since she was 10. Some stuff we talked about:

* Robyn Dell’Unto her songwriting coach

* Karen Kosowski

* Her new EP Heart of Armor

* The benefits of attending a music camp

* The importance of getting lots of support from family

* Jules says “Thanks Momager!”

Singer songwriter Davie Taylor talks about starting later on in life and discovering that making music is what he’d rather be doing.

Some stuff we talked about

* Producer Kevin Zarnett

* lyrics in the present tense will engage the listener and create more drama.

* Pre chorus variations

* Wheelhouse 4

 

 

Pop singer and songwriter Jade Naraine talks about taking her career into her own hands by finding her own producer and how to make sure its the right fit.

www.jadenaraine.com 

Melanie treats the team to two live performances, talks about duality and contradictions in her songs, and asks the ultimate Facebook quiz question, “Is your guy good on paper?”

We also talked about:

* Pat Pattison’s songwriting seminar on youTube

* writing from a title

* crowdfunding for your album on indiegogo

Film composer Luciano Lombardi stops by and we find out all what you need to know when creating music for films.

Bruce, Neel, and Phil overcome many obstacles to present a song each, and then glorify each other with mountainous heaps of unqualified praise.

Neel presents a song inspired by a songwriting webinar held by songwriting coach Alex Forbes,  Bruce plays his classic hit “Survivor” live in the studio, and Phil talks about writing on bass and what it means when you’re writing to a 1-3-5 chord pattern for his first song with the Parkdale Hookers.

Old friend of the show Dokter Nomi came by and we talked about his unique way of writing songs, working with producers and amassing over 42,000 twitter followers!

Some stuff we talked about:

* Writing music with a global flare

* Working with producers including our own Neel Modi

* Mikey Dorje Loopsy Dazy

* Richard Citroen

* Lola Dutronic

* Mason Bach