Singing His Song: Phil Lovell’s Journey From Welsh Classrooms To Songwriting Second Verse podcast

Singing His Song: Phil Lovell’s Journey from Welsh Classrooms to Songwriting

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Phil Lovell: From Classroom to Songwriting - A Journey of Creativity and Persistence

In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland chats with Phil Lovell, a retired teacher turned songwriter who crafts thoughtful songs in English and Welsh. Phil shares his journey from nurturing his musical passion quietly while working in education for over 30 years to diving fully into songwriting and performing after retirement. They discuss Phil’s creative process, the impact of music on culture, the challenges of self-promotion, and the importance of pursuing one’s passion at any stage in life. Phil’s story emphasizes that creativity deepens with time and offers inspiration for anyone who thinks they’ve missed their chance. Stay tuned for his energetic Welsh song, 'Dw i’n canu fy nghân.'

Sponsors:

Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)

Connect with Phil Lovell (Baglanbren):

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baglanbren/
X: https://x.com/baglanbren
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baglanbren

Phil’s Music:

Featured Song:

“Dw i’n canu fy nghân” by Phil Lovell / Baglanbren, written by Phil Lovell (used with permission).

Timestamps:

00:00 Teaser Clip: Phil Lovell
00:27 Episode Intro
01:49 Welcome Phil and Early Musical Influences
03:36 Teaching and Songwriting Journey
04:51 Reconnecting with Former Students
05:37 Welsh Music Competitions and Traditions
06:45 Transitioning Back to Music After Retirement
07:18 Songwriting Courses and Collaborations
09:29 Performing and Recording Experiences
16:26 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity
17:47 Sponsor: Singing / Straw
18:45 Challenges and Rewards of Songwriting
25:23 The Importance of Arts in Education
34:18 Influences from the Past
36:50 The Craft of Songwriting
40:58 Realistic Advice for Aspiring Musicians
48:36 Conclusion and Farewell
49:38 The Coda
51:24 Featured Song: Dw i’n canu fy nghân

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