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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence

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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 episod ...
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How To Gael

How To Gael

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HOW TO GAEL, your favourite bilingual threesome, are back for 2025 ! After a huge 2024 with sold out live shows, a Patreon extra podcast, summer festival appearances and much more , Doireann, Louise and Síomha are back every week for 2025. Mar thriúr ban navigating their 30s, Doireann, Louise and Síomha are living, working and socialising as Gaeilge in a way that is suimiúil, spraíúil and just good craic. Forget gramadach agus obair bhaile, How To Gael is giving bilingual bottomless brunch, ...
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Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements and chord progressions that evoke the right emotions.Do you want to write emotional and powerful melodies? Learn to write incredible melodies, regardless of your musical background.Do you wish you could write incredible lyrics that move your listeners? Learn how to write great lyrics that are worthy of being framed and hung up on your wall.Want t ...
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How Songs Are Made

Trey Xavier

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Hello fellow songwriters, I’m Trey Xavier and this is the How Songs Are Made podcast. You may know me from the Gear Gods YouTube channel or my band In Virtue. And on this show, I’ll be talking to notable musical artists to learn about their songwriting process, how it is that they go from a seed of an idea to a full-blown song arrangement, and all the steps in between. I’m here to bring the songwriting wisdom of the masters of the craft to you directly, and to get the most usable advice from ...
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Find out how a creative approach to Life Story Work can help children and young people who have been in care make sense of their past and build a brighter future. A new model for Life Story Work is being rolled out in the North East of England, and this podcast shares the latest learning and investigates how it could help improve the lives of care-experienced children and young people across the country.
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Musicality Now

Musical U

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Ever wondered why some people seem to have a gift for music? Have you wished that you could play by ear, sing in tune, improvise and jam? You are in the right place. Musicality Now is a mix of interviews and teaching, featuring some of the most inspiring and insightful musicians and music educators, talking about how to learn the core inner skills you need to feel like a "natural" in music and enjoy freedom, creativity and confidence. Topics include: Playing by ear, Singing in tune, Jamming ...
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In this podcast you will embark in a journey with me as i rediscover music. Have you ever wonder what goes through a musicians mind as they write songs. If so i hope i can shine a light to help you see this abstract world. I will try to show you a glimpse inside, and maybe you will learn how to discover your lifeline though music as i did.
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Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Vocal Coach, Singer, Songwriter, Songwriting Coach

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*** TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST *** Have you ever felt a song stirring inside you — but you’re not sure how to bring it to life? Do you dream of writing and singing your own music, but find yourself held back by doubt, perfectionism, or the fear that you’re “not good enough”? Maybe you’ve spent years studying, performing, or people-pleasing with your voice… or maybe you’ve never let yourself believe you could be a singer or a songwriter. And all the tutorials, drills, and music theory lessons? The ...
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Join the quest! Learn how composers and songwriters create music in this podcast hosted by Minneapolis composer Charlie McCarron. Whether you’re a music composition grad or simply an occasional noodler on a guitar, each guest has a new perspective for you on the creative process of composing and songwriting, along with some concrete ideas to apply to your own music.
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Clean Green Music Machine: Turn It Up!

Clean Green Music Machine

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In the 8 episode first season of Clean Green Music Machine, four fun and engaging pop-star characters explore how energy is made and how our energy choices affect the environment and all living things. In manageable sound bites, children ages 5-10 also learn about what they can do to help create a sustainable existence for life on the planet earth. Each episode has a corresponding downloadable worksheet and coloring page, full-length song, and the song’s instrumental track so that aspiring e ...
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In Mad Tunes, Rai Waddingham - a singer/songwriter who hears voices, sees visions and has ongoing conversations with the nature of reality - invites other songwriters to explore the connection between music and mental health. Each episode features up to three songs that act as a launchpad, providing a window into some of the things that go on in and around our head when writing or performing music. This isn't just a mental health podcast - it's about people, stories and the way creativity ca ...
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Did you know that YOU CAN make a living in the music industry? Celebrities, working class musicians and people just like you who work behind the scenes in all areas of the music business will share their stories, encourage you and give you tools and how-to examples of the ways YOU CAN make a living doing what you love in the music industry.
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The Singers Talk

Jason Thomas Gordon

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Welcome to The Singers Talk podcast based on my book of the same name. I’m Jason Thomas Gordon (singer/drummer of the Los Angeles rock band Kingsize), and when I first started singing for my band, I couldn’t believe there was no resource to find out how singers do this brutal job night after night. For something that seems easy, it can be truly dangerous, often embarrassing, and when you’re lucky… absolutely glorious. So, this is me, reaching out to some of the greatest, most iconic singers ...
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In With Opened Mouths: The Podcast Dr Qanita Lilla, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa sits down with artists, musicians, curators and spoken word poets to discuss the expression of their practice. How did they find their artistic voice? Which life-events shaped them and who are their inspirations? Catch With Opened Mouths: The Podcast for some moving and inspiring conversations. With Opened Mouths is on view at Agnes Etherington Art Centre from 7 August 2021 to 30 January 2022. Learn more ab ...
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Produce Like a Boss

Produce Like A Boss

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Produce Like a Boss is the go-to podcast for independent artists, songwriters, and musicians ready to turn their skills into income. We skip the techy talk and focus on practical strategies to produce your own music, build your brand, and grow a sustainable career. Hosted by the PLAB collective, this show delivers real talk, creative inspiration, and step-by-step guidance to help you take control of your music, your business, and your future. Create what you love—and get paid for it.
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Kamibekami

Kamibekami

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Kambiz Noorollahi born September 7, 1988 in Tehran Iran, better known by his stage name Kamibekami is a songwriter, musician, composer and music producer.Kamibekami showed an interest in music at an early age, He was age 14 when make some melodies, and the following year he picked up the guitar and began to write songs. Taking his inspiration from electronic music artists such as Dj Tiesto and David Guetta. People who are interested in playing music are always looking to know how to get the ...
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Introducing "Guitar Expert Secrets," the podcast hosted by Richard Deyn, a seasoned musician with a wealth of experience in the music industry. Join Richard as he unlocks the hidden gems of guitar playing and shares his insider knowledge to help you become a true guitar expert. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, "Guitar Expert Secrets" is your gateway to mastering the instrument. Richard has honed his skills over the last 30 years and has coaches 1000's of players from hobby ...
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Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic, have been making music together since their college days in the 90s. Now based in Boston and Nashville, they collaborate online through I Heart Songwriting Club, challenging themselves and each other in inventive ways. In this episode, we explore their songwriting process—from Josh’s unconvention…
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This episode is an invitation to pause. At the end of the year, we so often rush forward—setting goals, making plans, trying to improve. Instead, this guided creative ritual offers a moment to stand still at a viewpoint: to look back at the path you’ve walked, to sense the artistic horizon ahead, and to listen for what wants to come next. Together,…
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Bhuel a chairde, tá an t-eagrán seo lán de cheiliúradh – ní hamháin gurb í an Nollaig í, ach mhair muid an céad! San eip seo , tá súil siar á caitheamh againn ar an aistear atá théis a bheith againn ó thús HTG go dtí an 100ú eip. Pléimid na cuimhneacháin is fearr, na cuimhneacháin is náirí, and some that are a healthy dose of both. We also develop …
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How do you actually start a songwriting practice—especially if you’re feeling rusty, intimidated, or creatively blocked? In this episode, I’m sharing the gentle 3-step ritual I use myself—grounding, lyric freewriting, and melody improv—to help you quiet the noise, access creative flow, and hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to…
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Bhuel a chairde, táimid ana-excited mar gheall ar an eagrán seo, inar chuir Doireann 's Louise an ceoltóir, craoltóir 's carachtar Pádraig Ó Sé faoi agallamh thíos sa Daingean le linn Other Voices! Bhí féiniúlacht agus fiántas na nGaeltachtaí á bplé againn le Pádraig, chomh maith leis an cheol dar ndóigh. Labhramar faoinár pet peeves ó thaobh an ch…
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How can therapeutic letters support healing, truth-telling and connection? Ciara McClelland from Trauma Informed Consultancy Services explains how letters can help young people feel seen, heard and understood. How they can reach people in a way that conversations can't, and how they can help us say things that might be difficult to talk about in pe…
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First Born Sun, the musical project of Canberra songwriter and producer Dave Cina, is a true unsung hero of the music world. Over four years, he’s crafted four albums in the Club, each one a fully realised sonic world. In this episode, we explore his latest release, Monkey Paw, a Spaghetti Western-inspired album that’s both lighthearted and dark. D…
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In this episode of The Sheep Shed, we take an honest look at how technology is shaping our spiritual lives—often more than we realize. From the phone in our pocket to the endless stream of news, social media, and notifications, we talk about how easy it is for our devices to become our default source of comfort, distraction, and even discipleship.…
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In this episode, we share what we've learned from using AI in everyday life—at work, at home, and in our walk with Jesus. We explore the benefits, limitations, and the surprising ways AI is shaping how we think, connect, and grow spiritually. From brain science to spiritual formation to practical uses, this conversation digs into both the wisdom an…
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🎧 Listen to original music from Josh and the team here! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCziDagRCCtXJKuwlllQaEGA In this episode, we sit down with Good Shepherd's Worship Pastor, Josh Putnam, to explore Systematic Songology—a new initiative combining deep theology with worship songwriting. Josh shares the heart behind the project, and lessons lea…
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In this episode, Zee sits down with Connor Strauss, the new cohost of the podcast. Together, they talk about calling, community, and what it means to follow Jesus with purpose in everyday life. Whether you're part of Good Shepherd or just discovering the show, this is a great chance to get to know the heart and story behind the mic.…
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Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way? This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper …
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Do you know your gombeens from your quarehawks? Bhuel, tá Colm O'Regan anseo le cabhrú leat agus Béarla na hÉireann – nó Hiberno-English – á phlé againn. Labhraíonn Colm faoi na focail is ansa leis i mBéarla na hÉireann, na difríochtaí idir caint a pháistí agus a chuid cainte féin, agus na bealaí éagsúla a ndeirtear 'f*ck' sa Dáil. Is féidir níos m…
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Tá an t-ádh linn go raibh singer/songwriter/Derry spokesperson SOAK sásta labhairt linn faoina ngairm, working with Fred Again, their biggest musical inspirations and the delicacy that is the chicken box. Freisin - serenade ó Louise, how a broken chair broke a pregnant women's spirit and why Doireann is the Ronan Keating of HTG. Follow our sponsor …
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Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry. I’ll talk abo…
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In this luminous conversation, Francesca de Valence speaks with acclaimed songwriter Abbie Cardwell about her newest album Love is an Amplifier. From van-life touring days to a creative rebirth through I Heart Songwriting Club, Abbie shares how her perfectionism softened, how love and loss shaped the sound of her album, and how she and her partner-…
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Tríocha bliain ar an teilifís, ochtar clainne, agus dírbheathaisnéis amháin - aoi na seachtaine in numbers! An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Miriam O'Callaghan, duine de na craoltóirí cursaí reatha is rathúla in Éirinn. We discussed the stories she's broken over the years, her approach to presidential debates and why an epidural is your only man. F…
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Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal. In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery. You’ll learn how to recognize your curre…
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How can digital tools help young people store important memories, documents and stories? And how can care-experienced voices guide their use? Find out how artists Rosie Reid and Ruth Mary Johnson worked with three young care leavers to experiment with an app called The Vault (developed by Articulate Cultural Trust). Hear how they played, created, a…
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Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share? In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you. I’ll guide you through 3 gentle sta…
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Seachtain na hEolaíochta atá ann and Doireann doesn't even know what STEM stands for! So this was a sorely needed ep.. An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Abigail Walsh, atá ag obair leis an togra eStór, agus Liam Lonergan, atá ag obair le Abair.ie. Two ambitious and revolutionary projects linking Gaeilge & AI. We spoke to them about the need for more…
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In this episode, WA artist Tanya Ransom shares the stories behind songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys. Her third album, The Significance of Time, captures the landscapes between Broome and the South West of Western Australia, and explores how place, patience, and timing shape her music. About Tanya: Tanya Ransom …
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What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen? In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitati…
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Ah lads, nach iontach iad Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn aka Ye Vagabonds. We were SO lucky to get a sit down chat with them during the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival i gCorcaigh roinnt seachtainí ó shin. Phléamar tábhacht an cheoil, na héiníní is fearr linn and why it's important that every sibling has a talent. Fanaigí don taispeántas beo ag …
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Tá Banríon na Samhna (agus b'fhéidir an domhain?) Roz Purcell linn an tseachtain seo le nósanna an tséasur is ansa léithi a phlé. Between her fiddle playing and her story telling abilities, she fit RIGHT in - fancy covering a mat leave Roz? Follow Roz online HERE. You can check out her all the Samhain events she mentioned HERE. Follow our sponsor D…
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What does consistency look like when your creative life doesn’t fit into neat little boxes? If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you. In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find …
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When life becomes full and creativity starts to slip through the cracks, it can feel hard to find your way back to songwriting. But as songwriter and artist Katie Harder reminds us, returning to your creative flow doesn’t require perfect conditions — it simply asks for presence, trust, and a bit of structure. About Katie: Katie Harder, a singer-son…
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When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound. In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument. We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often …
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An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Tara Marzuki (nó TarMarz mar a aithneofá ar líne í) faoina haistear gairmiúil - ó NYC fashion girlie to expert in past life regressions. Cad chuige go bhfuil mná óga meallta go draíocht - and is woo woo-ness the new religion? Follow Tara online HERE. You can check out her Conscious Clarity Cards HERE. Some tickets f…
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In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within. Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect…
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An tseachtain seo labhraíonn Louise & Síomha le Catherine Connolly, iarrthóir sa toghchán uachtaránachta i mbliana - le ceist nó dhó ó Doireann i NYC, dár ndóigh (Chappell Roan could never). Suigh siar is bain sult as ár stiúideo úrnua agus muid ag plé an easpa díospóireachta as Gaeilge, violence against women, the importance of individual activism…
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Even the most seasoned songwriters hit creative walls and Scottish singer-songwriter Findlay Napier knows that feeling all too well. In this candid and funny conversation, Findlay opens up about how perfectionism once stalled his songwriting and how leaning into play, co-writing, and community helped him rediscover the joy of creating. We talk abou…
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In this episode of the Creative Life Story Work podcast, Dawn is joined by Blue Cabin Associate Artist, Nic Golightly, to explore the power of creativity in life story work. Together, they challenge the myth of 'I’m not creative', uncover everyday acts of imagination we often overlook, and share how playful approaches can spark confidence, connecti…
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You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this…
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Tá Síomha ag imeacht óna comfort zone an tseachtain seo agus dár stiúradh ar aistear journalling. Cén chaoi a gcabhraíonn an scríbhneoireacht leis an saol craiceáilte seo? Agus an bhfuil tearmann ar fáil inti i measc na rudaí ar fad atá ag tarlú timpeall orainn? Follow our sponsor Discover Ireland on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Tik Tok⁠⁠. Keep Discovering an…
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Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real. In this episode, she and Francesca dig into how writing fast and often helped shape her album Tiny Victories—and how “Win the Day” rose from a rough voice memo to a defining track. About Donna: Donna Lynn Caskey, the youngest of ten children from…
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Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?” You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just neede…
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Thaifead muid an eip seo i gCathair Chorcaí i rith Sounds from a Safe Harbour, and wasn’t Doireann only delighted to get Síomha & Louise down to the real capital? San eip seo, labhraímid le Billy Mag Fhloinn, bunaitheoir Pagan Rave, agus pléimid breithlá Dhoireann agus an ceiliúradh ar fad. Beidh tú amuigh ag damhsa faoin mbáisteach le sheep hide o…
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If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free. In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet. We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth? Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you. Whether you're a longtime singer or someon…
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Tá Louise ina ré dhearthóir intí agus tá a seomra suí déanta mar tricolour aici. Pléimid na energies éagsúla a bhaineann le dathanna difriúla agus na fáthanna a roghnaímid iad. Chomh maith leis sin, tá scéal ag Doireann faoi chliseadh a cairr agus faoin tábhacht a bhaineann leis an gcaint. Follow our sponsor Discover Ireland on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Ti…
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Thaifead muid an eip seo an lá i ndiaidh Electric Picnic, so bhí na coirp lag, but the minds were willing! Déanaimid catch-up eadrainn féin ar ár n-eispéireas ag EP agus, spreagtha ag an slua a bhí ag Kneecap, pléimid ‘How to build a community’. Labhraímid faoi bheith mar bhaill de phobal na Gaeilge agus an luach a bhaineas le caidreamh nua a chrut…
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What happens when you commit to writing one song a week for 100 weeks? For songwriter and producer Joel Riley, it led to his debut album The Fruits of Labour. In this episode, Joel takes us inside his imaginative practice. He shares how consistency built his confidence, how feedback helped him hear his songs differently and how living in Dubbo insp…
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Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment. Wheth…
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Psychologist Amy Payne joins us from Australia's Blue Mountains to talk about Therapeutic Life Story Work with adults. We discuss how she has adapted the Rose model of Therapeutic Life Story Work for different ages and Amy shares examples of its use. Find out how Therapeutic Life Story Work can help adults manage transitions in life and plan for th…
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