This week we welcomed Kitchener, Ontario-based singer-songwriter and storyteller Jesse Parent to the show to talk about his COVID-19 pandemic inspired song, Learning to Live Apart.

We talked about:

* Our new podcast format for 30 minute episodes

* How valuable it is to play and study cover songs

* Why you should record your ideas right away, even if it’s the middle of the night

* Our episode on Songs that don’t change their chord progression

* Emotional lyrics vs. sentimental lyrics

* How to write lyrics with specifics without being too specific

* How to spotlight the title in your song through melody and rhythm

Download the lyrics to Learning to Live Apart to follow along.