# 89 | Vocal Play: A Gentle Doorway Into Songwriting

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Podcast: [Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/singer-songwriter-how-to-write-a-song-make-music-song-lyrics-music-theory-singing-lessons-6914560)
Published: 2026-01-13T12:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://reawakenyourvoice.podbean.com/e/letyourvoiceplay/
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Duration seconds: 1330

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What if you didn’t have to think your way into songwriting — but could play your way in? In this episode, I explore how vocal play can become a gentle doorway into songwriting, whether your songs begin with words, melody, or something in between. Instead of focusing on performance or “getting it right,” we look at how letting the voice explore can lower pressure, reconnect you to emotion, and help songs begin to take shape naturally. You’ll learn: why singing doesn’t have to mean performing how vocal play supports the songwriting process a simple practice for turning journal lines into song ideas how singing, songwriting, and creativity are deeply connected This episode is for singer-songwriters who feel stuck, overthink their songs, or want a more embodied, intuitive way to write music. If you’re longing to reconnect with your voice — and let songwriting feel more alive and possible again — this episode is for you.

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