You are a songwriter. 

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Naturally, being creative, you are a seeker.  Perhaps you are doing fairly well and now you want a little extra. Perhaps you have experienced co-writing and perhaps not. 

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You may know some of the advantages of co-writing:

• Get out of the comfort zone. Writing with another is similar to going to an open mic. It could be an adventure.

• Experiment with new styles. Expand beyond the usual. I notice that writing a song with others combines our usual styles and together, the result could be a different style.

• Naturally highlight strengths and allow the weak points to become better because of co-writing.

• Surprise and delight; finish the song faster - two heads better than one -  go beyond what was expected. Wow! Did we just write that?

• Inspire yourself and inspire others.

 

You are aware that when we write a song it's a process. Some days are amazing with diamonds and others are panning for the gold nuggets; a lot of sifting through sand with the tiniest of shiny showing up.

 

I’m a creative catalyst and I bring song writing tools:

• spontaneity

• tenacious exploring and curiosity 

• encouragement 

• listening 

• thoughtfulness

• education and experience

 

Let's look at the elements to analyze how well we communicated our idea. Communication of our idea is what it’s all about, whether it is specific or just a feeling. All depends on what we want to do.

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I am Paul Gallagher: I write 3 minute movies. I'm a word and phrase juggler, prose, poetry and writing lyrics, innovative thinker and all ‘round creative. I’m bringing unrelated ideas together to make new ideas in writing a song. 

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The art and craft of songwriting and creativity, in general, is a perpetual passion. Let me pass on what I've learned. Let's exchange ideas and propel that creativity forward!

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I offer creative inspiration through motivational collaboration in songwriting and idea generation. I've collected a lot of songwriter tools and we can share what we've learned.

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My craft of songwriting is at a colourful edge with distinctive tone, texture and character. I make effort to ensure all the elements work together to create a mental image and hopefully a feeling in your heart.

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My emphasis is on authentic songs that reflect the story to be told in a form that will be easily heard and enjoyed. 

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Member of SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) and SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada).

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One commentator said, “Story telling in a T Bone Burnett / Steely Dan sort of way.”