Choosing Songs For Your Album and Empowering Yourself In The Recording Studio with Helen Shanahan

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

Multi-award winning songwriter, Helen Shanahan shares the process and lessons learnt in writing and recording her vulnerable and triumphant new album “Canvas”. The album was remotely produced between Perth, Australia and Nashville, USA, which leads to a conversation about developing trust in collaborative partnerships and how you can empower yourself in the recording studio. Plus, receive step by step insights from Helen on how to choose songs for your next album!
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4:00 - How writing “Canvas” allowed Helen to heal

9:05 - Helen talks about her early experiences with songwriting

15:45 - Helen’s secret tip to learning songwriting

21:49 - How Missy Higgins chose a song on Helen’s album

26:55 - How Helen chose the songs for her album

35:13 - Helen shares how she recorded remotely between Perth and Nashville

50:27 - How you can empower yourself in the recording studio

1:01:45 - Helen talks about writing the song “Canvas”

1:09:36 - Helen performs “Canvas” live at IHSC HQ

About Helen:

Perth-based songwriter and artist, Helen Shanahan started her career winning the Telstra Road to Discovery national songwriting competition, and being signed to Mushroom Music Publishing. Soon after she released her debut album, which won WAM Song of the Year. Helen has support artists like Missy Higgins, Tim Minchin and Passenger, and has recently released her sophomore album. Contact Helen: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Canvas” - Written by H. Shanahan (Mushroom Music). Performed live by Helen Shanahan at I Heart Songwriting Club Headquarters.
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