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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

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?

Verse-Chorus Structure 101

by Ed Bell | June 3, 2015 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 0 Comments

Verse-Chorus form is the bread and butter of songwriting structure: dependable, popular and versatile. Here’s how it does what it does.

Seven Things No One Told You About Being Creative

by Ed Bell | August 6, 2015 | The Creative Habit | 4 Comments

Creativity is a habit that can be learned, just like anything else. All it takes is an understanding of some common-sense principles, and you’ll surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

I Am an Idiot (and So Are You)

by Ed Bell | December 5, 2018 | Inspiration, The Creative Habit | 4 Comments

I am an idiot. I’d be lying if I told you otherwise. I am an idiot, and I’m cool with that.

Idea, Style, Hook: The Holy Trinity of Songwriting

by Ed Bell | November 22, 2017 | Lyric Tools, Music Tools | 0 Comments

The trick to writing a good song is to get three of its parts – its idea, its style and its hook – working together.