The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being.
In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she'll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you'll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you're a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market
With over 100,000 songs being added to DSPs each day, how can you be heard above the noise? In this podcast episode we look at the benefits of a clear artist brand and release plan, plus answer the q…
Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career with Isabel Rumble
We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and playing fe…
What Songs Should I Record? Best Practices to Recording Your First Album
In this episode, we answer commonly asked questions emerging artists have including: What is the best way for me to go about recording my songs? How do I choose the best songs for the album? How do I…
The Magic of Songwriting Season 4
Explore commonly asked music industry questions that emerging artists have and best practices to level up your music business and take your songs from the bedroom to the stage, and beyond.
Want Profes…
How Courage to Take Action Can Result in Confidence and Amazing Songs with Émilie Landry
French-Canadian songwriter and artist Émilie Landry shares how taking simple practical steps each morning helped her to write her second album in both French and English language. This is a conversat…
How Relevant and Helpful Feedback on your Songs can Help You to Grow
Receiving feedback on your songs can feel really scary, yet it’s been proven time and again that success doesn’t happen in isolation. Let us guide you through the process of giving and receiving rele…
A Quality or Quantity Approach - Which is Better for Songwriting? with Kari Loya
Many musicians know that it takes years of practice to become proficient on their instrument. But with songwriters, that can all go out the window and they can get stuck for months on one song. This …
The Creative Songwriting Process - How to Write a Song in One Sitting
One of our listeners requested we write a song live on the podcast, and so we did! Take a listen to the creative process behind Francesca de Valence’s song “Houseboat”. Listen to how her melodic them…
How Music Saved Me - A Triumphant Road to Recovery through Songwriting with Lisa Richards
An open conversation with Australian songwriter Lisa Richards about her triumphant journey from addiction and abuse, to listening to and following her fierce and bright voice; a voice that pulled her…
How to Create a Masterpiece - Behind the Scenes of a Master Artist
If you knew what it took to create a masterpiece, would you do it? In this podcast episode, master artist Pablo Picasso shows us what it takes to create a songwriting masterpiece.
Find out how you can…
What Genre Is My Music? An Insightful Journey from Folk Songwriter to Gospel Artist with Hannah Acfield
If you feel bound by genre or stuck in your creative styles, liberate your self-expression to realise the music you’ve always wanted to make. Be inspired by the journey from folk songwriter to gospel…
Simple Ways That You Can Stay Open To Songwriting Magic Each Day
Discover how to experience songwriting magic in a real and tangible way to up-level your creative practice and your life.
Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valenc…
The Magic of Songwriting Season 3
Take a look at behind the scenes of the magic of songwriting. In Season Three of the podcast, we unveil more of the mystery of songwriting and what this magic can look and feel like, and that when y…
Co-writing Conversations at the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival
Join us live at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival where Francesca talks co-writing with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant). Whether you’re …
How Songwriting Helped Me Heal with Karen Law
A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their famil…
How to Not Let Life Get in the Way of Living Your Songwriting Dreams
There is no one path to live a creative life as a songwriter. There is no creative ladder to climb, or clear structure to operate within. We can only really sense if we’re on track or off track. And …
Songwriting With a Sense of Play with Bobby Alu
In this Club Conversation with Bobby Alu, we follow a thread of an idea very much like the songwriting process and touch on some beautiful moments - energy, instinct and intuition, and how listening …
A Retrospective of 400 Songs in 400 Weeks: Having Faith in Your Songwriting
Francesca shares a personal retrospective of writing 400 songs in 400 weeks and what she’s learnt from this experience.
If you’re in any doubt about your songwriting, may this episode be your reality…
Learning About Yourself Through Songwriting with Sam Buckingham
Discover how songwriting can help you learn about yourself and allow you to reach your creative potential. In this enlightening Club Conversation, Sam Buckingham shares how she persistently and consi…
Tips to Overcome Boredom and Stagnancy in the Songwriting Room
When things get hard in the songwriting room, feel supported with this step by step guide. Plus discover lyrical and musical tips to keep your songwriting practice fresh and fun! This is all about he…