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Song Talk Radio : The Latest Episode
Carmen Toth is a Toronto singer-songwriter with a power pop sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Whether on acoustic guitar playing solo or on electric with a full band, her unique, childlike voice, relatable lyrics and catchy hooks have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush. Active in the independent music […]
Past Shows
Collaborations with Maggie Andrew
Writing and Arranging Funk and Soul with The Commotions
Songwriting Challenge 2023: Listener Songs Volume 2
Writing a multilingual song with Amanie Illfated
Writing for radio with Kasia Livingston
Serving the song with Desiree Dorion
Songwriting Challenge 2023: Listener Songs Volume 1
Phil leans into Lydian for his songwriting challenge answer
Neel gets all nostalgic for his songwriting challenge answer
Music / songwriting competition tips to help you stand out from the pack
I've been asked to be a juror for an "artist of the year" type of competition. In the past, I've submitted entries into many competitions with varying amounts of success, but being on the other side...
Anatomy of a Song: book review and tips for songwriters and producers
I recently finished reading a great book by Marc Myers entitled Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits that Changed Rock, R&B, and Pop. Myers interviewed the people involved in...
Learning an Instrument for Songwriting: What You Need To Know
There are many benefits to your musicianship when you learn and master playing an instrument. You increase coordination, cognitive skills that include better memory, and create a higher level of...
How I get past songwriter’s block
Sometimes, the hardest part of the songwriting process is getting started. Once I’ve got an idea, I can hash out lyrics and music fairly easily. Getting past songwriter’s block usually involves...
