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Ed Bell. The Song Foundry. Songwriting coaching. Songwriting courses. Songwriting tips.

I’m a songwriter, author and music educator.

In half my life I’m a songwriter for theatre and film, where I’ve written award-winning stage shows, written songs for Oriental DreamWorks and worked on dozens of creative projects around the world.

In the other half I help thousands of songwriters hit their goals each month, through my bestselling songwriting books, inspiring video courses and popular songwriting articles.

I don’t just do quick tips and tricks. I don’t pretend there’s some simple shortcut to success. I actually help people find the skills, confidence and creativity to write the songs they want to write – whether they’re on their first song or their thousandth.

So if you’re ready to level up your skills and have a ton of fun in the process – welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

Recent Articles

How to Stay Creative in the Age of Coronavirus

by Ed Bell | April 9, 2020 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 4,767 Comments

It’s a really weird time to be alive. But here’s how you can stay creative while you’re at home – even if you’re not as productive as normal.

Five Books That Are Nothing and Everything to Do with Songwriting

by Ed Bell | December 18, 2017 | Cool Stuff, Inspiration | 0 Comments

Being a better songwriter means being a better person. These five books will make you better at everything.

What If Your Greatest Liability Is Actually Your Greatest Strength?

by Ed Bell | August 10, 2015 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Lots of people are embarrassed about their so-called negative traits. But they might turn out to be the most positive traits they’ve got.

Let’s Face It: No One Knows What They’re Doing

by Ed Bell | April 18, 2015 | The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

It’s good to know things. It’s good to gain experience. It’s good to develop skills. But no matter how far you get, you’ll still more or less be winging it. And that’s how it should be.