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

I’m a songwriter, author and entrepreneur.

I’ve written songs for Oriental DreamWorks, wrote the bestselling book The Art of Songwriting, and worked on more than a hundred different creative projects around the world.

I also created a site called The Song Foundry.

It’s not a tips and tricks site. It’s not a music industry site.

It’s a site for songwriters who are serious about taking their skills to the next level – whether they’re on their first song or their thousandth.

If that’s you – welcome. I’m glad you found us.

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Latest Articles

Five Great Online Songwriting Courses for Beginners

by Ed Bell | March 29, 2019 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Want to master the basics of songwriting, lyric writing, production or music theory skills? Here are five great online courses we recommend.

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

by Ed Bell | March 11, 2019 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 0 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.