While I was there, I was just gathering images and names, and ideas and rhythms, and I was storing all of these… — Robbie Robertson Copy Share Image
Songwriting is something I really need to work on. I don't have very many songs but I really love it. I would… — Norah Jones Copy Share Image
Songwriting I think, or any art form, the inspiration comes from your personal life or it can be from politics or region… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
People have been brainwashed into believing that it's got to be down or it wouldn't be blues. But it's not so. It's… — Willie Dixon Copy Share Image
For a songwriter, you dont really go to songwriting school; you learn by listening to tunes. — Tom Waits Copy Share Image
My writing just kind of exists out there in the air-it's all sort of intended as spoken, or sung, word. So, to… — Ani DiFranco Copy Share Image
I had this talent for these stupid little teenage songs. I just couldn't get anyone to sing my songs, so I had… — Paul Anka Copy Share Image
The best songwriting comes from being as creative as you can and editing it down to the good bits, essentially. — Alex Kapranos Copy Share Image
I blame it [never taking a break] on my mother. She was a born entertainer. Leave the songwriting, the singing and all… — Stevie Nicks Copy Share Image
I've always held the song in high regard because songs have got me through so many sinks of dishes and so many… — Leonard Cohen Copy Share Image
After becoming famous once again - a 1976 song, "Hurricane," even marked a return to protest songwriting - [Bob] Dylan got addicted… — Bob Dylan Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I always wanted to be either a pianist or a classical singer, and when I discovered songwriting, it… — Alice Merton Copy Share Image
What we hear now is great-sounding records with great-sounding grooves and loops. And the sound of these records is irresistible, but the… — Barry Manilow Copy Share Image
I actually played guitar before I played drums. And I always play guitar on the Slipknot albums as well, as well as… — Joey Jordison Copy Share Image
Listen to what children have to say-their windows to the soul are unclouded. — Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet Copy Share Image
Young people can learn from my example that something can come from nothing. What I have become is the result of my… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
All of a sudden there's a song - there in your hotel room playing your guitar - and you write it, and… — Townes Van Zandt Copy Share Image
The thing I'm writing now, I have various characters, and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, this couple dies. And they… — Sandra Dallas Copy Share Image
You always try different versions of yourself through songwriting. It can get a bit annoying to see them walk around and do… — Jens Lekman Copy Share Image
Things musicals taught me: All your problems will go away if you sing about it. — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
I've always thought that a lot of really good writers go wrong by getting so into the craft and the technique and… — Patterson Hood Copy Share Image
Traditionally, an engineer is responsible for capturing sound - microphone choice, gear, etc. A producer can have a number of different responsibilities… — Matt Squire Copy Share Image
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