Ryan Tedder Teaches Me His Songwriting Secrets

In this interview, I talk with OneRepublic frontman, producer, and pop songwriting guru Ryan Tedder. We cover his unique process that has led to collaborations with some of the biggest stars of the last 20 years, with credits on hits including OneRepublic's "Counting Stars", Beyoncé's "Halo",...

95 min - Music - Rick Beato

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