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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 Present Lyric Sheets, Lead Sheets and Band Charts

by Ed Bell | October 16, 2015 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 0 Comments

Some simple tips for presenting your songs like a pro.

The 20-Minute Challenge: How to Beat Writer’s Block and Stop Procrastination for Good

by Ed Bell | December 11, 2020 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 3 Comments

There’s a simple way to beat writer’s block and procrastination for good: get started and don’t let yourself stop for at least twenty minutes. You’ll often find that once you pop, you can’t stop.

Why You Should Study The Classics

by Ed Bell | January 11, 2018 | Music Tools, The Creative Habit | 0 Comments

Being an artist is about creating something new. But the only way to create something new is to understand the old.

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.

Mean Tweets: Music Edition

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

Posting content online today inevitably means some people are going to send meanness your way. Watch these well-known songwriters take these mean tweets in their stride like the pros they are.