{"podcast":{"title":"Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons","slug":"singer-songwriter-how-to-write-a-song-make-music-song-lyrics-music-theory-singing-lessons-6914560","podcast_index_feed_id":6914560,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/reawakenyourvoice/feed.xml","website_url":"https://reawakenyourvoice.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18137496/Singer_Songwriter_Podcast_Cover_Art9ffo8.png","author":"Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Vocal Coach, Singer, Songwriter, Songwriting Coach","episode_count":117,"summary":"*** TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST *** Have you ever felt a song stirring inside you — but you’re not sure how to bring it to life? Do you dream of writing and singing your own music, but find yourself held back by doubt, perfectionism, or the fear that you’re “not good enough”? Maybe you’ve spent years studying, performing, or people-pleasing with your voice… or maybe you’ve never let yourself believe you could be a singer or a songwriter. And all the tutorials, drills, and music theory lessons? They just make the process feel more complicated — and less creative. If you’re ready to quiet the noise and reconnect with the song in your heart, I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help aspiring singer-songwriters like you: 🎵 find your authentic voice and unique sound 🎵 write and sing your own songs — even if you don’t know where to begin 🎵 simplify the creative process from inspiration to finished song 🎵 build confidence to share your music with the world Whether you dream of performing on stage, recording an album, or simply creating music that feels like you, this podcast will meet you where you are — and guide you toward becoming the artist you’re meant to be. Hey, I’m Lainey — forme…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T02:18:23.339854+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/singer-songwriter-how-to-write-a-song-make-music-song-lyrics-music-theory-singing-lessons-6914560"},"episode":{"title":"116 | How Do You Know When a Song Is Finished?","slug":"116-how-do-you-know-when-a-song-is-finished","published_at":"2026-07-21T11:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/singer-songwriter-how-to-write-a-song-make-music-song-lyrics-music-theory-singing-lessons-6914560/116-how-do-you-know-when-a-song-is-finished","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/singer-songwriter-how-to-write-a-song-make-music-song-lyrics-music-theory-singing-lessons-6914560","url":"https://reawakenyourvoice.podbean.com/e/finishedsong/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t2g65jrwebkgf9as/116_How_Do_You_Know_When_a_Song_Is_Finished_996f0.mp3","summary":"How do you know when a song is actually finished? Not when it's perfect. Not when you've exhausted every possible revision. But when it's ready to let go. In this episode, we're exploring the final stage of the songwriting process: knowing when to stop revising and trust the song you've written. I share what happened after revisiting an old song that finally found its missing verse—only to discover myself slipping into endless tweaking, second-guessing, and overthinking every artistic decision. We'll talk about the difference between healthy revision and hypercriticism, why perfectionism keeps so many songwriters stuck, and how to recognize when another rewrite isn't helping the song anymore. Sometimes the hardest part of songwriting isn't finding inspiration or writing the first draft—it's trusting yourself enough to finish. Whether you're working on your first song or your fiftieth, this episode is an invitation to embrace the imperfect beauty of your work and remember that every finished song is simply a snapshot of who you were when you chose to let it go. In this episode, we'll explore: how to know when a song is finished the final stage of the songwriting process songwriting revision vs. perfectionism editing and revising song lyrics overcoming self-criticism in songwriting trusting your creative instincts why finishing a song is an act of trust avoiding overthinking during the songwriting process letting go of perfection and releasing your music building a sustainable creative practice Next Steps: Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: reawakenyourvoice.com","meta_description":"How do you know when a song is actually finished? Not when it's perfect. 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