To be a songwriter, you have to expose sensitive parts of who you are to people who could really care less about your damn songs.
Today, among 120 songwriting students, we got lessons from a pro.
Lots of sneakers and jeans and T-shirts appeared today. And I guess the guys these days like really short and uncombed hair, with an occasional sideburn.
There is a wave of idealism in the room. I'm not certain if everyone thinks they're going to make money with their little ditties. I realize I won't. I can't write songs that will capture everyone's hearts, I realize.