Who better to give songwriting tips than prolific hit-makers themselves? So in this vid, we analyse direct quotes from some of the biggest artists - past and present - and discuss how to write a song.

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00:00​​​​ - Intro
01:06 - John Legend: Where Do You Start?
02:27 - Rod Steward: Take Your Time
03:44 - Connor Oberst: Be Spontaneous
04:51 - Taylor Swift: Write From Experience
05:43 - Doja Cat: Find Inspiration Everywhere
06:40 - Dua Lipa: Have Fun!
07:23 - Talib Kweli: Collaborate
08:46 - Tom Morello: Keep It Simple & Build On It
09:38 - Leonard Cohen: Take Regular Breaks
10:44 - Alex Turner: Don't Overthink It
12:06 - Beck: Get Feedback
13:15 - Johnny Cash: Don't Be Afraid To Fail

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