Sydney Barnett | Diary of a Songwriter

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A poem on the tension between love and control
And the courage it takes to release something once held precious
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Inspiration Station
A bubbly, happy post of funsies
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Gettin' back in the saddle again
A cover of my favorite old-timey song. With Michael Cera. No, he's not singing with me. But like... it's hard to explain. Just read for yourself.
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Stop apologizing for being 'all over the place'
Unraveling shame and redefining integrity for those of us who refuse to choose just one path.
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Pieces of me, quietly destroying me
a short story on clinical detachment and the cut-wide-open aftermath of a breakup
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8 minutes of passionate chitchat
Welcome to my first video post! Today I have a lot to say about the cost and reward of choosing yourself.
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7:42
Once you leave, can you ever go back?
Songwriting at the crossroads, an unreleased demo, and one of my favorite writing exercises from legendary songwriter Jeff Tweedy.
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Sydney Barnett | Diary of a Songwriter
Sydney Barnett | Diary of a Songwriter
A newsletter for people who turn to music to make sense of themselves and their place in the world. From a singer-songwriter constantly reinventing herself.
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