
How Songwriting Helped Me Heal with Karen Law
The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
Episode · 31 Plays
Episode · 31 Plays · 1:03:02 · Aug 17, 2022
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A rich and magical conversation with songwriter Karen Law about creative living and her healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen also shares how she makes music with her children in their family folk band. Be treated to an intimate performance by Karen and her daughter Hazel Law. Timestamp: 3:45 - Limitations songwriters put on their songwriting 8:17 - How weekly writing for 3 years has developed Karen’s songwriting 14:58 - Karen shares how peer feedback helps her choose songs for her album 20:47 - Karen shares her biggest joy: playing music with her kids in their family band24:00 - Karen talks about her journey with MS diagnosis and writing songs for her kids 32:15 - Karen talks about being in remission from MS and shares some of her wisdom 40:25 - How you can fine tune your intuition and inspiration to access the magic of songwriting 45:37 - How you can open up to collaboration 55:05 - Karen shares the original demo recording of “Dinner in Suburbia” written with her daughter Hazel.About Karen: Karen Law is an award-winning independent folk singer/songwriter from the Sunshine Coast. 'Let The Light Back In' is her fourth studio album and has been recorded with two of her children as well as a number of musicians from around the world. Her song Wildflower Woman, which features on the album, was awarded the Alistair Hulett Songwriting Trophy in 2020.Contact Karen: Website / FacebookSong credit: “Dinner in Suburbia” Music and Lyrics by Karen Law and Hazel Law. Performed by Karen Law and Hazel Law.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.
1h 3m 2s · Aug 17, 2022
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