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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

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.

The 10% Principle: How to Write Your Best Songs

by Ed Bell | April 30, 2019 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 9 Comments

Turning a good song into a great one is all about the last 10% – the point where you keep pushing until you end up with your best and most distinctive work.

Should You Write Music or Lyrics First? Honestly, Either Is Good.

by Ed Bell | March 11, 2019 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 10 Comments

“So wait, do the music or the lyrics come first?” is a question every songwriter gets asked sooner or later. And the honest answer is, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that they work well together in the end.

Music Is the Most Direct Route to the Soul

by Ed Bell | August 12, 2015 | Music Tools | 0 Comments

Music’s power is that it expresses the inexpressible. Touching other people through our songs means understanding what music is and how it works.

Five Different Ways to Start a Song

by Ed Bell | October 4, 2017 | Inspiration, Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 0 Comments

A song can come from pretty much anywhere. Here are five tried-and-tested ways to start writing your next one.