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Some Key Insights

I just watched this video of Cory Wong writing a song with Stephen Day, and I noticed some things throughout the video that stood out to me, and I wanted to write and down and maybe inspire some of you.

Everybody in the studio and session was happy to be there. This wasn't just another "day at work" for them, but they came with exited energy and had fun while they were in the studio. This is a must because you don't wanna be he person bringing down the session. Being excited, can also lead to creativity.

Jon Bellion says whenever God, or the Logos, or whatever creative force it is, enters the room, that's when creativity happens and when the best work is produced. I believe this video shows us what that force Jon is talking about is.

2. Don't be so attached to the demo version of your song, especially when youre planning on collaborating. Notice how when Stephen comes to Cory's home studio I'm supposing, there's a point where Cory is literally just setting on the coach doing nothing, just so Stephen can take a stab at how he hears the song. This song is much better after Stephen works on it.

3. This ties in to the last one, but collaboration is super important. It opens up the stage for different outcomes and thought process of the song.

4. Story is EVERTHING. This might be my favorite part of the whole video. Stephen is riffing and he starts out this idea of a nervous guy getting tongue tied. After he expresses this to Cory, Cory does the BEST thing he could have done, and this is completely new to me. Cory starts asking him more about the story. He asks is this guy alone, are his friends hyping him up to chase this girl, and other questions to lean into the plot which gives you clear sturcture on your lyrics.

I really enjoyed this video, and if you guys have the time, it's really entertaining.

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