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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

Playing It Safe Is the Riskiest Thing You Can Do

by Ed Bell | January 22, 2016 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Risky doesn’t come with guarantees. But safe does: guaranteed mediocrity.

Ze Frank’s Thoughts on the Creative Career

by | April 27, 2015 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Ze Frank has a lot of advice for those starting out, and reminders for those who’ve been at it for a while. He also does a great job explaining the difference between ‘easy fun’ and ‘hard fun’, and why anyone would want more of the second than the first.

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.

What to Look for in a Songwriting Coach or Mentor

by Ed Bell | September 10, 2018 | Building a Career, Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Whatever you’re trying to get better at, you’ll get better much more quickly with a great coach or mentor. But what makes a great songwriting coach or mentor?

Stop Trying to Be the Next Someone Else. Be the First You.

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

Lots of emerging artists undersell themselves by aspiring to be a version of someone else. Here’s how and why to aspire to be something even better.