Singer-songwriter Stacey Dowswell joined us to talk about her literature-inspired and poetic take on songwriting with two original songs, Ties that Bind and Wax Wings. We talked about:

* Poetic vs. more straight forward lyrics

* How to add complexity to a simple 1-4-5 chord progression

* How to incorporate a cliche

* Contrast and space

* Using dynamics in your performance

* The benefits of noodling around to start a song

Check out Stacey’s EP release show at The Painted Lady in Toronto on June 15, 2017!

Listen to the show

Download the lyrics for Ties that Bind and Wax Wings.

Watch the live performance

Connect with Stacey

Artist website:

http://www.staceydowswell.com

Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/staceydowswell

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/StaceyDowswellMusic/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0H6OEQCUyg1Fq3rXe7doA