How to Win Grammy Awards Writing Like A Wolf, Remembering Busbee and Why It's ALL about Quality with Alex Geringas

I Wish I Knew THAT About Songwriting

Grammy-winning, Emmy and Annie-nominated composer and songwriter Alex Geringas had 16 #1 hits in Germany before moving to Los Angeles in 2011. His songs have been performed by Snoop Dogg, Jessie J, Timbaland, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Mary Lambert, Ben Schwartz, Dove Cameron and many more.
In this episode, Alex and Jamie talk about:
- Alex's origin story
- His philosophy on production
- The importance every song element has
- Writing from a place of vulnerability
- Focusing on having a healthy family life bleeds into your work life too
- Striving to be too different can backfire if taken to extremes
- Kelly Clarkson's Dark Side
- Taking the emotions seriously
- Navigating a writing session with an artist
- Not fanboying around artists you admire
- Working with both new and experienced artists
- The difference between a good and a great song
- Building relationships: how it works in the big leagues
- Always improving your craft is a prerequisite to success
- Dealing with rejection
- Standing desks?
- Active listening
- Alex's work schedule
- Breaking through writer's block
- and more.

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Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea
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