106. Creative Songwriting

Ever wondered what makes an artist feel comfortable enough to give their best performance in the studio? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with award-winning producer Greg Haver to explore the psychology behind successful recording sessions. Greg shares how communication, envi ...  Show more

Ever wondered what it really takes to build an international career in music? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Chris "Tek" O'Ryan, who shares how perseverance, preparation, and consistently delivering high-quality work helped hi ...  Show more

We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song. 

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Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the story. So it's vital directors ...  Show more

On Switched on Pop we talk to songwriters and artists about how they make great songs. Most songs are written with two or more people in the room. Something we've never done before is pair two of the best songwriters in the business to explain how they create a successful collabo ...  Show more