
Dear Songwriter...
A podcast to help you confidently and regularly write and release your music.
Episodes
146 episodes
129. How I Made an Animated Lyric Video (Without Being an Animator)
Show notes created w/ ChatGPT🎙️ Episode Title: How I Made an Animated Lyric Video (Without Being an Animator)🎧 Episode SummaryFeeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to create visuals for your song release? ...
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128. You're not asking this one question
TRANSCRIPT (there may be some errors): Dear songwriter, if you are someone who is starting to produce your songs from your own home, from your bedroom, and you're struggling to finish your projects, it's because, probably beca...
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127. You Can Only Take Your Song so Far
Episode Summary: In this episode, I share one thought, one tough question, one tip, and one story to help you on your songwriting and self-production journey. Plus, a quick shameless plug—my new single Valentina is out today...
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126. How I Got My Music Featured with Just 2 Emails
Show Notes: How I Got My Song Featured with Just Two Emails (made with ChatGPT)Episode Summary:In this episode, I break down how I got my new song, Valentina, featured on the music publication V13 with j...
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125. It's OK to NOT like your song...
Transcript (there may be some errors): Dear songwriter, in today's episode, I wanna give you one thought, one question, one tip, and one story, hopefully, as a way to encourage you, to help you to make it so you can break thro...
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124. 2-Minute Reframe to Help Your Songwriting
Dear Songwriter,A student told me the other day, "I don't want to release my music if hardly anyone will listen to it. I think that would destroy me."My initial reaction?I've been there. I'm STILL there. And I...
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FROM THE VAULT: 3 Things We Can Learn from Green Day's "Redundant"
This episode was originally aired on June 15th, 2023.Dear Songwriter! In this episode, we're diving into the timeless hit "Redundant" by Green Day, unraveling the three valuable lessons it holds for aspiring songwriters.For this ...
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123. Two Key Production Decisions I Made in My Latest Single
**these notes were created using ChatGPT**Episode Summary:In this episode, songwriter and teacher Connor Frost dives into two key songwriting decisions he made for his single Sit and Wait. Reflecting on post-release ...
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122. How Do I Book My First Live Event?
**these notes were generated using ChatGPT**Podcast Summary:Episode Title: How to Book Your First Live ShowIn this episode, Connor Frost shares a live Q&A session from his Songwriter Accelerator Program. T...
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FROM THE VAULT: Four Questions I Ask During the Demo Production Process
*This episode originally aired on May 7th, 2024*Dear songwriter,Are you overwhelmed by the plethora of sounds and instruments you have at your disposal once you open up your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)? I've been there too, ...
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121. How I Got My Music Featured on Music Blogs
Episode Summary (this was made w/ ChatGPT):In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strategies and steps you need to take to get your music featured on music blogs, playlists, and more. I’m sharing a recorded masterclass originally cr...
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120. 12 Lessons I Re-Learned in 2024
Episode Description:As we close out the year 2024, it’s the perfect time for reflection. In this final episode of the year, I share a candid look back at the triumphs, challenges, and invaluable lessons I learned as a songwriter and ...
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119. From Lyric to Release: The Journey of Creating "Real Friends"
Episode Summary:In this episode, Connor Frost breaks down the process of transforming a single lyric idea into a fully realized, release-ready song. Using his latest track Real Friends as a case study, Connor shares the step...
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FROM THE VAULT: What We Can Learn about Songwriting from Sia’s “Unstoppable”
Dear Songwriter! In this episode, originally released on June 29th, 2023, we're analyzing Sia's empowering song "Unstoppable" from her album "This is Acting," released in 2016. This mid-tempo track showcases intriguing songwriting choices that ...
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118. 2 Experiences that Changed My Music Career
Episode Summary:Are you focused on making money from your music? Who isn't? In this episode, host Connor Frost takes a step back from the usual "how to make it big" advice to explore the real value of being a musician—experi...
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117. Noah Kahan's Storytelling Strategies
Episode Summary: In this episode of Dear Songwriter, we dive into the art of storytelling in songwriting. Host Connor Lin Frost explores how Noah Kahan, a popular folk-influenced pop artist, uses three key songwriting techniques...
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116. 4 Hard Lessons I Learned From Recording Vocals at Home
Feeling frustrated with your home vocal recordings? You're not alone! In this episode, I share my personal journey and the biggest lessons I learned while recording vocals at home for the first time. From overcoming perfectionism to fine-tuning...
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115. 36 Brutal Lessons I've Learned in 36 Years of Life
Episode Summary: In this special birthday episode, host Connor Frost reflects on turning 36 and shares 36 hard-earned lessons from his journey as a songwriter and musician. These insights are intended to inspire and provoke thought, whet...
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114. The Songwriter's MCC Prioritization Method – Focusing on What Matters
Welcome to Dear Songwriter, the podcast to help you confidently and consistently write and release your songs. In this episode, we're diving into something all too familiar for many songwriters: being stretched too thin. With the pressur...
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FROM THE VAULT: How to Do a Song Analysis (to help your own songwriting)
Originally aired in 2022Do you feel very “untrained” when it comes to your songwriting?Do you feel like you just go based off of what’s in your head, but you’re not really sure what you’re doing?I certainly felt th...
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113. $980 Spent on the Production of My Single - a breakdown
Episode Title: Breaking Down the Costs of Producing Your SongEpisode Description: Dear songwriter, you've written a song and are ready to take it to the next stage—production and release. But when it comes to investing in y...
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112. How to Optimize Your Songwriting Process
Episode Description: Dear songwriter, ever told yourself you'd work on your music after work or school, only to find yourself too drained to start? You're not alone. Many of us struggle with finding the time and energy to focus on our cr...
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FROM THE VAULT: Rapid-fire Questions for a Songwriting Coach
Originally aired in 2023Have you ever wondered how someone like me, who’s not super famous or even that well-known, can become a songwriting coach? Or what a songwriting coach even does? Or what philosophies they hold?In this epi...
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