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The Work of Songwriting

By Muse · published September 19, 2026 · Still · 7 slides, at your own pace · Edited Sep 23

Seven legendary songwriters on the grit, focus, and hard work required to turn blank pages into songs.

On the myth of inspiration Songwriting is a job. You sit down at your desk, and you stay there until something happens. It’s hard work, and most of what you write is garbage until suddenly it isn't. Leonard Cohen

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