How do you start writing a song? @MyPBSNC

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Jim Lauderdale opens up about his songwriting process and how ideas bubble up and turn into music.

The full episode and interview are available in the PBS North Carolina YouTube channel.

Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.

Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.

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