102 | The 3 Phases of Writing a Song (Why You Get Stuck & What to Do Next)

If you’ve ever started a song and didn’t finish it… or felt stuck somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process, unsure what to do next — this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

Songwriting isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about understanding the phases of writing a song.

When you understand these phases, it becomes much easier to move from a simple idea… to a finished piece of music.

In this episode, we walk through three key phases of songwriting:

• gathering and developing song ideas • the messy middle — and why so many songs get stuck there • refining your ideas into a finished song

You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes look at how I move through my own songwriting practice — from scattered ideas to focused work — in a way that allows for both structure and flexibility.

Because it’s not about having more ideas.

It’s about knowing what to do with the ones you already have.

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