Songwriting: How does it work? With Stephen Stanley from Consider It Joy

Songwriting: How does it work? With Stephen Stanley

45 minutes Posted Feb 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

Introduction and Welcome to Consider It Joy

Introducing Stephen Stanley and his latest single ”Whatever It Takes”

The meaning and inspiration behind the song ”Whatever It Takes”

Songwriting process and recording devices

The role of a producer and the process of refining songs

Evolution of the Song’s Structure

Neglecting Lost People in Christian Music

The journey of success in Christian music

Nostalgic B-side: Making the Main Theme Shine

Writing Sessions and the Importance of Quick Choruses

Dirty Hands: A Seatmate to Avoid

Songwriting: Chorus vs. Verse

The Side Eye and Hands-Free Preference

Sanitizing for a Muppets-ish vibe

Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page

The final product: Our song written and recorded

Debating the Best Version of a Song

The Mysterious World of Songwriting

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Ever wonder what the process is to write a song? Anyone can write a song, but when you get a recording contract, is there a specific process? Are there requirements? Do record labels get to control the songs that are written? We talk to our favorite recording artist Steven Stanley about it all. BUT, the BEST PART, we attempt to write a song in real time, have Stephen perform it, and share the live recording. Listen in to a hilarious song writing project from idea to produced recording!

Get ready to journey deep into the valuable insights of the songwriting process and enticing behind-the-scenes secrets from the music industry.

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