Message of the Song

12/08/2025

Writing is sacred. It is highly personal, subjective, a sum total of your perspective, shaped by your highs and lows. There is only one of you. Unique. If you have an urge to write, the world wants to hear what you have to say, not AI. Book a songwriting coaching session. Link in bio 👆

05/07/2025

A thank you gift from one of my songwriting students — and the first whose debut EP I also produced (coming soon!). Thank you ! It was a pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best on your musical journey ❤️

27/06/2025

How it really works in the pop music industry

In this episode, I address the controversy around Sabrina Carpenter's new music, and I explain the REAL way the music industry works. 🎉 5 Million Subscriber...

12/02/2025

23/08/2024

Are you a (creative) business and would you like to be my downstairs neighbour? The office downstairs is for rent!

Te Huur: Kantoorruimte van 94 m² aan de Mauritsstraat 1, Hilversum Ideale Werkplek in het Hart van Hilversum Ontdek deze prachtige kantoorruimte van 94 m², gelegen aan de Mauritsstraat 1 in Hilversum. Deze moderne en stijlvolle ruimte biedt een

15/05/2024

08/05/2024

"Taking Petra's lyric workshop felt like hanging out with a cool friend who happens to know a ton about music and lyrics! Her teaching style is spot-on, blending theory with real-life examples. It wasn't just about learning the rules; it was about understanding how to bend them to create something unique.

Petra helped me approach lyric writing in a whole new way. Instead of just puzzling sentences together, she encouraged me to think about what I really wanted to say with my music. There was never any pressure to be perfect; it was all about exploring and experimenting with our own unique styles.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned songwriter looking to shake things up, I highly recommend Petra's workshop."

Thank you .the.neighbour! It was a pleasure having you in the class. Let me know when you put out new music so I can share it 😊

Paul studies Music Production and Sound Engineering at

03/05/2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure having you in my workshop and I look forward to hearing new music from you when it comes out!

Gus Machado is a singer/songwriter, producer and a student of Music Production and Sound Engineering at Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam.

Are you looking to improve your songwriting? Book an Individual Coaching Session with me 👇👇👇 https://messageofthesong.com/individual-coaching/

22/04/2024

Thank you Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam! It's always my pleasure to teach in the best Music Production and Sound Engineering school in the Netherlands!

Our student advisor, Petra Jordan, is not only here to help future students with their applications but also a great songwriter. She recently gave a workshop on writing lyrics to our students. It was an inspiring session essential for the next generation of music producers. You can find more info about her songwriting coaching at

19/04/2024

Workshop on writing Lyrics at . Super nice to work with the Full Time group this week! Love hearing your input and perspectives on the songs I’ve heard so many times!

31/03/2024

Songwriting is NOT just about inspiration and luck! Even the best writers in the world resort to tools and techniques when it comes to writing.

Check out what you will learn in my Individual Sessions and start writing better songs today!

https://messageofthesong.com/individual-coaching/

16/03/2024