Bases Quote by Michael Kosser
“Songwriting is a craft. Writing good songs on a a consistent basis doesn not happen spontaneously. In fact, most of our best songwriters learned to write good songs by writing a lot of not so good ones. Education matters in songwriting, just as it matters for physicists, chemists, doctors, lawyers and MBAs. Education lays the foundataion on which to build experience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Songwriters' Circle", 2020
Songwriting requires disciplined practice; talent emerges from repeated effort and learning, not sudden inspiration.
In simple terms: Practice makes better songs.
Key Takeaway
Write regularly, study the craft.
Themes
creativity
discipline
skill development
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- songwriting workshops
- daily lyric exercises
- collaborative writing
Key Concepts
deliberate practice
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How many songs do you write each week?
- What habits improve your songwriting?
A Different Perspective
Spontaneity alone rarely yields quality; balance inspiration with routine.
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