Do you believe that you’re either born with talent or you’re not? Do you believe that hit songwriters just pop out of their mother’s bellies imbued with the gift of writing great songs? I don’t!

All the hit songwriters I’ve met during my career have gone to great lengths to learn the craft of songwriting. And they keep working at their craft to stay current and relevant as styles and the public’s preferences change with the times.

There’s something else that hit songwriters have in common, but few will ever admit it. They ALL made a ton of mistakes in the beginning!

That’s why I’ve asked Robin to join us on this week’s episode of TAXI TV!

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
1:02 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the audience, introduces Robin Frederick, and explains the episode.
2:48 - Robin talks about writing your first songs and what might be holding you back.
3:44 - People think success in the music business is like the lottery.
4:20 - Robin explains that you need to approach songwriting like a career.
6:34 - Don't stop! Keep moving forward.
8:18 - Robin explains the "Reminiscence Bump."
11:22 - Music has incredible power and emotional impact.
14:02 - Robin shares a quote from industry big-wig Jason Flom.
15:18 - The A&R team is tasked with giving the client what they want.
17:55 - People need to feel emotion to connect with a song.
18:49 - The voice needs to be authentic.
22:48 - Thinking that using Songcraft will make you sound like everyone else, or you will lose your originality is incorrect! Using a common song structure is not a bad thing.
24:40 - Robin explains that the chorus of a song is the most emotional part of the song.
29:03 - Michael explains that new songwriters need to learn songwriting basics before they can start breaking the rules!
30:12 - Robin explains, it is rare that you hear something that hasn't been created before.
32:06- A lot of people do not listen to contemporary music. Listen to it repetitively and it will get into your brain and help change your songwriting.
35:28 - There will be times when you will need to work outside your comfort zone.
37:17 - Every choice you make needs to feel right to you when you are writing a song.
39:25 - Never stop learning!
39:43 - Robin shares some examples of songcraft and emotional lyrics.
47:33 - Writing with physical and emotional associations is songcraft!
49:38 - Having fresh ears is important. Walk away from a song and come back to it with fresh ears.
50:09 - How does Robin feel about people thinking they need to know music theory?
50:50 - Most songwriters write by ear, it's important to listen and absorb.
51:56 - Schooled musicians have a very different set of songwriting skills.
55:44 - What is Robin's advice to someone with a poem they think could be a song?
59:31 - The songwriter knows the backstory of the song, but the listener does not. They fill in the blanks.
1:01:38 - When songs are working, they can connect with strangers.
1:02:37 - Robin explains why as a songwriter you need to make it about the listener.
1:05:38 - You want listeners to relate, engage, and participate. Robin explains why.
1:08:06 - Make the second verse the first verse, Robin explains what that is, and how to do it.
1:12:08 - Robin explains how to connect right away with emotion.
1:13:10 - When you write linearly for the first time, the first line is usually inspired.
1:17:34 - Just because you can, does not mean you should.
1:21:18 - Does Robin think AI could be a tool for new songwriters?
1:24:19 - Michael talks about how AI can help with song titles.
1:26:46 - Thinking you don't have enough talent is a mistake! Robin explains that talent means the ability to master something faster than others.
1:31:15 - Keep learning and keep going! Look for solutions and keep writing!

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