Friedemann Findeisen - Holistic Songwriting & Breaking the Rules

On songwriting techniques and music theory: “It doesn’t help you to have a toolbox if you don’t know how to use the tools” - Friedemann Findeisen

Friedemann shares that almost every songwriting rule has a counter argument, so you can really do anything in songwriting

“There are no rules in songwriting - it depends on the effect you want to achieve” - Friedemann Findeisen

We talk about using classical music theory as an analytical tool rather than a creative tool

Friedemann shares some common mistakes he sees songwriters making in their careers

We hear what holistic songwriting means to Friedemann, and how taking the holistic approach can benefit songwriters