Shelly Peiken 12/11/17 Shelly Peiken 12/11/17

The Bluebird & The Bucket List

I pondered the first blog I ever wrote, where I wondered if I should stay in the music business…if I fit in anymore. I was a different girl back then. Now, I’m having the time of my life conquering my fears, fear by fear. I’m doing the things I was too afraid to do when I was younger. (I recommend this highly, by the way.)

Shelly Peiken 12/5/17 Shelly Peiken 12/5/17

Longshot

How do I lobby for myself when my fellow nominees are heroes who I personally revere?

Shelly Peiken 11/29/17 Shelly Peiken 11/29/17

In Good Company

I wanted to go to bed without hope in my heart. Because if I had too much hope, upon awaking I could surely be devastated.

Shelly Peiken 11/20/17 Shelly Peiken 11/20/17

Taylor is Not Too Sexy to Share Writers Cred

Taylor is an accomplished role model. Say what you want about her—many of us do…and it’s not always favorable—I believe she has a thing about, well, doing the right thing.

Shelly Peiken 10/15/17 Shelly Peiken 10/15/17

For Your Consideration: Confessions of a Serial Songwriter

BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM GRAMMYs 2018

Shelly Peiken 9/8/17 Shelly Peiken 9/8/17

Her Name is Diane

In any profession there’s always a force that must be reckoned with. That someone makes us better simply by the virtue of us always having to catch up with them. For me, that someone was, still is, Diane Warren.

Shelly Peiken 5/8/17 Shelly Peiken 5/8/17

On Mother's Day 2017: For all the Little Girls

I’m sure all mothers will agree (no matter how we voted), we don’t ever want our daughters to buy into the idea that their gender will be an obstacle. Even if there’s some truth to it, believing in ourselves can over-power reality.

Shelly Peiken 4/23/17 Shelly Peiken 4/23/17

The Year of Losing Things

You may say this wasn’t my fault. But it was. I was constantly fidgeting with that stone and I recently I noticed that it was... well loose. When I tapped it, it made a little clicking sound. Not a good sign. I knew I had to have it fixed. What was I waiting for?

Shelly Peiken 2/21/17 Shelly Peiken 2/21/17

A Songwriter's Dilemma

How do we, as songwriters, make peace with the idea of patronizing a business model that undercuts the value of our work?

Shelly Peiken 8/24/16 Shelly Peiken 8/24/16

I Saw The Light

My fantasy of a photo op with Todd didn't come to fruition but I DID get to hear "I Saw The Light" hard copy after all these years of listening through speakers.

Shelly Peiken 8/4/16 Shelly Peiken 8/4/16

Mad World

With all the absurdity going on in the world right now, it may be the perfect time to let a stranger in.

Shelly Peiken 7/27/16 Shelly Peiken 7/27/16

Elusive Butterflies

A creative mind never punches out. It’s always working. And that’s probably a good thing. As long as we're prepared to catch a butterfly.

Shelly Peiken 7/19/16 Shelly Peiken 7/19/16

If I Fell

Last night I went downtown to the Grammy Museum and along with about 200 lucky Super Fans, we listened to “Revolver” ...in the dark. Like millions of others around the world, my love affair with the Beatles is endless.

Shelly Peiken 7/11/16 Shelly Peiken 7/11/16

Write Anyway

If writing is the way we discover ourselves then to stop would be the end of beautiful relationship.

Shelly Peiken 7/6/16 Shelly Peiken 7/6/16

Where is the "Justice" in the DoJ?

“I can't help wondering if this may be the moment for the songwriting community to try to make a stand as a united front.”

Shelly Peiken 6/29/16 Shelly Peiken 6/29/16

Greetings From Nashville

"Concept is everything…some writers write themselves into a circle and wait for the main idea. Sometimes they get lucky. But if you have the concept right from the start the songs write themselves.”

Shelly Peiken 6/21/16 Shelly Peiken 6/21/16

#CarlySimon

Many artists sing about their incongruities, their longings, their insecurities. But what she said and how she said it resonated with the girl I was. She gave me my palette.

Shelly Peiken 6/15/16 Shelly Peiken 6/15/16

Father's Day 2016—Since You've Been Gone

As much as I wish you were still here I take comfort in knowing you escaped some very painful times. At least that's what I tell myself when I want to feel better about missing you so much.