The Song Factory
Karl StraubThe Song Factory is the place to go to learn how to write better songs, and finish songs more quickly. Much of my advice also applies to other kinds of writing. Music fans will find ideas here to make their music listening more interesting.
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Can Songwriting— Or Any Other Kind Of Writing— Be Taught?
Thanks for reading The Song Factory! Today, I’m talking about the aspects of songwriting that can be taught. SPOILER ALERT— it’s most of them.
There is a little bit of truth in the notion that writing-- songwriting, or some other type of...
The Song Factory Origin Story
Thanks for reading The Song Factory! I post essays about songwriting and video lesson excerpts.
In this excerpt from a recent lesson, I’m explaining to my student how baby-related lack of free time and sleep forced me to develop a system...
An Opportunity To Get A Free Songwriting Lesson
Thanks for reading The Song Factory! I don’t post new material regularly, but there’s an archive of song-related posts. This is also a good place to find out about my teaching, and about group lessons and other discount options.
Hello and...
The Song Factory Blasts Off Into Exciting New Territory
The Song Factory is undergoing serious reconstruction. I’ll explain in this post what I’m trying to do with it, and why I hope you will stick around for the next chapter.
The Song Factory was originally designed to give people some fun an...
Factory Hiatus
Hi all! Thanks for reading. The Song Factory is on hiatus for a little while, as non-substack activity is eating away at my free time. My flagship account Hot Plate! is still cooking along.
I’ve been working on my fiction writing, and it’...
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I write music essays that are designed to improve a reader’s brain health and general wellness. I also write about film and books.
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