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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de ValenceAuthor: I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence
Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter youve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she'll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you'll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you're a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Live from the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: Brad Butcher
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
Recorded beside the turquoise waters of Airlie Beach at the 2025 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, Francesca sits down with two-time Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher to talk about songwriting, collaboration, and learning music by listening deeply growing up in regional Queensland. About Brad: Brad Butcher is a Central Queensland born independent singer-songwriter and musician. A two time Golden Guitar Award winner for New Talent * (2018) & Alt Country Album of the year ** (2020). He was the 2018 Q Music Award Winner for Best Country Song and an APRA Professional Development Award Finalist (2013). He has release 4 studio albums ~ Travelling Salesman ** (2019), From the Bottom of a Well * (2017), Jamestown (2015) and the debut self titled release (2012). Butcher has earned himself critical acclaim and recognition nationally as an independent artist and has crafted a career and unique style of songwriter that mixes the working class grit of Springsteen and the tender expression of Ray LaMontagne. Touring Australia extensively and the United States multiple times. Butcher has showcased at Nashville's premier Americana Fest, Toronto's NXNE Festival, performed at our own iconic Country Music Awards of Australia multiple times and myriad of national festivals and venues.Contact Brad: Website / Facebook / Instagram Join our 2026 Festival If you want to be part of the 2026 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and be mentored by our team of acclaimed songwriters, join us in Airlie Beach, Queensland on June 6 https://www.whitsundaysartsfestival.org/songwriterfestival Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses. 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 / YouTube Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram Theme 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.
