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Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

John Mayer

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

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Refine the First Draft Like It's Your Last Chance

The key to songwriting lies in capturing the initial inspiration and essence of a song in the first draft. John Lennon emphasized the importance of not letting the first draft moment pass as it cannot be replicated. It is crucial to work towards a great first draft that captures the entire song concept, making future refinements much easier. Once the initial spark is captured, most of the song may not require significant changes.

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