This week we welcomed Kitchener, Ontario-based singer-songwriter and storyteller Jesse Parent to the show to talk about his COVID-19 pandemic inspired song, Learning to Live Apart.
We talked about:

* Our new podcast format for 30 minute episodes
* How valuable it is to play and study cover songs
* Why you should record your ideas right away, even if it’s the middle of the night
* Our episode on Songs that don’t change their chord progression
* Emotional lyrics vs. sentimental lyrics
* How to write lyrics with specifics without being too specific
* How to spotlight the title in your song through melody and rhythm

Download the lyrics to Learning to Live Apart to follow along.