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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

No, I Can’t Make You Famous

by Ed Bell | November 20, 2020 | Building a Career, Inspiration | 12 Comments

There are lots of ways I can help you as a songwriter. But no, I don’t have some single secret to making you famous. And neither does anyone else.

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.

What Are You Waiting For?

by Ed Bell | April 5, 2015 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

No, seriously. What’s stopping you telling your story?

Art Is Not a Competition

by Ed Bell | November 17, 2015 | Building a Career, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

It can be tempting to feel jealous and insecure around other people’s success. But that won’t do you any favors.

Self-forgiveness: Why It’s an Essential Creative Tool

by Ed Bell | May 2, 2015 | The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Great artists know that holding themselves to exceptionally high standards is what makes and keeps them great. But living creatively also means giving themselves a break from time to time.