Imposter syndrome can be a really big problem for aspiring songwriters. It's hard to write music when you feel you have to prove yourself! My solution to this is learning to see your piano as a friend, rather than a challenger. Here's a quick video explaining how!

Some people think they need to learn a lot about music theory in order to write their own music, but in my experience, just a little basic familiarity will do. Here's a quick rundown of the theory my students like to know to get them on their way!

If the expectation to share your music intimidates you or prevents you from getting started, let go of that obligation! Remember that your music is for you -- just because other people have shared their music, doesn't mean you have to!

A lot of the advice I see online for songwriters is targeted towards how to write music that sells. If that's your goal, go for it! But for some people, engineering your work to be liked by others is a one-way ticket to creative block.

Like many of you, my own songwriting journey has had many ups and downs. Here I talk about a time in my life when I encountered a barrier to my creativity -- perhaps you can relate?

A lot of the aspiring songwriters that I teach think that their biggest barrier to writing music is their lack of music theory -- but after working with them I realize that their true barrier is worrying about what other people might think of what they create.

A lot of the aspiring songwriters I teach tell me they feel a barrier to their creativity, but don't know where it comes from. This is something I have also felt, and I'm happy to share how I finally made sense of it!

Here's a replay of my recent live stream where I talk about the process and strategies I use to write music from the heart.

Here's the final video in my series teaching you to play "Let It Be" on the piano! Today we'll learn to play the chorus!