Posts by Sarah Spencer
You’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…
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: December 12-16 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 MoreJournaling for Songwriters: The Best Exercise for Beginning Songwriters
Journaling for songwriters is a game changer. I’m going to make a bold statement here: Journaling is the best way for all writers of any experience level to access authentic, unique, and abundant material for their music. Story time! I want to show you exactly why journaling is basically a songwriting cheat code by sharing…
Read More50 Best Songwriting Tips of 2022
Let’s be real, there are a TON of songwriting tips out there. And depending on where you visit, they’re mostly a mixed bag. With this list, I wanted to give you all of my best tips from 10 years as a working songwriter in Nashville. (If we haven’t met yet, hi, my name is Sarah…
Read More16 Tips for Stage Banter: Make Your Audience Fall In Love With You
Is stage banter something you try not to think about until you’re on stage? When you get on stage, you’re all about the music. You’ve practiced your songs, you know every word (without peeking at the lyrics), and you feel 100% your best with your eyes closed, letting the music take over. But talking? Eep.…
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