
← SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs3. Aug. · 12 Min.
How Frustration Can Make You A Better Songwriter
How Frustration Can Make You A Better Songwriter
A broken piano, an ugly font, a wandering mind, and an awkward co-write — Marty and Clay dig into four ways frustration and limitations can actually make you a better songwriter. From Keith Jarrett turning a rehearsal piano into the best-selling piano solo album of all time, to Michael McDonald writing a classic on a toy keyboard, the lesson is the same: the obstacle is often where the magic is. Write on!