Posts by Sarah Spencer
Writing With the Seasons: Honoring Your Natural Creative Rhythm
“Was that my last good song?” Have you ever had this paralyzing thought? You aren’t the only one. It’s a common songwriter fear: That all your best ideas are behind you and it’s all downhill from here. But the opposite is also true. Some days, the ideas are nonstop. Songs pour out of you like…
Read MoreThe Next Gen 5 in 5 is HERE! Join us June 23-27
Are you up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers. Next Challenge: June 23-27 Reserve your seat by signing up below: This challenge destroys writer’s block. This challenge will kickstart your inspiration and get you writing. Fast. You don’t have to…
Read MoreDIY Song Catalog: The Easiest (and v affordable) Way to Keep Track of All Your Songs
Do you have a song catalog of all your songs you’ve written so far? You don’t?? 🙀 Babes, you’ve got to create a catalog of your work! As music makers, our work is not physical. It’s not tangible. So are no objects or buildings or signs or books as physical reminders of our work. That…
Read MoreThe 5 in 5 Song Challenge is BACK, baby
Are you up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers. Next Challenge: March 25-29 Reserve your seat by signing up below: This challenge destroys 💥 writer’s block. This challenge will kickstart your inspiration and get you writing. Fast. You…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Open Live Write-In!
Dear Reader, I’m thrilled to invite you to first ever Open Live Write-In! ✨ When: November 30th, @ 12pm-1pm Central ✨✨ Where: Zoom ✨✨ What is it? 1 hour of golden songwriting time alongside Song Club songwriters! ✨ Live Write-Ins are our twice-weekly songwriting meetup inside Song Club. They are hands down our members’ favorite…
Read MorePreventable Hearing Loss: Protect Your Ears, Preserve Your Music
You know firsthand how powerful and transformative music can be. Music is incredible because not only do we hear it, but we experience it with our whole bodies. Not only does music touch us emotionally, but music physically resonates with us as well! It’s an amazing feeling, but our ears are bearing the brunt of…
Read MoreNovember is PERFORMANCE MONTH: What’s Happening inside Song Club
Hi SongFancy fam! Here’s a look at all the good stuff happening inside Song Club during the moth of November. We’re talking all things PERFORMANCE. Including the much-requested topics of confidence, and getting out there on stage. Here are all the in-depth articles on live performance dropping throughout the month inside Song Club: The Shows…
Read MoreHow to Figure Out Melodies for your Lyrics | From Songwriters in The 5 in 5 Song Challenge
If you don’t already know, the 5 in 5 Song Challenge group is a great place to go get your questions about songwritig answered. Recently, songwriter Genassee asked the group for their “Tips for figuring out tunes/melodies to go with your lyrics?” And the 5 in 5 Song Challenge community chimed in with great advice!…
Read MoreThe 5 in 5 Song Challenge is BACK, baby
Are you up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers. Next Challenge: September 4-8 Reserve your seat by signing up below: This challenge destroys 💥 writer’s block. This challenge will kickstart your inspiration and get you writing. Fast. You…
Read MoreWhy All Songwriters Should Learn How to Record Their Music
Bold statement. But times have changed. We’re in a power-to-the-indie-creator moment. And I encourage you to take full advantage of it! Recording music for songwriters is more accessible (and more fun) than it’s ever been. I encourage all songwriters to learn how to record their music. [Psst — See all my favorite recording gear and…
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