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A Songwriter's Holiday Gift Wish List--Part One
It isn't too early to start researching what to give folks, especially your fellow musicians for the holidays or hinting what you'd like as well. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
It isn't too early to start researching what to give folks, especially your fellow musicians for the holidays or hinting what you'd like as well. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
A Songwriter's Holiday Gift Wish List--Part Two
Here is a continuation of last week's article, and hopefully both will provide you with some good ideas for your holiday gift lists.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Here is a continuation of last week's article, and hopefully both will provide you with some good ideas for your holiday gift lists.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Almost The End Of The Songwriting Year
The end of the year is a great way to get ready for next year's songwriting. Here are a few tips of things you can do now, and in the next few weeks to help you help yourself and others before the year is over.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
The end of the year is a great way to get ready for next year's songwriting. Here are a few tips of things you can do now, and in the next few weeks to help you help yourself and others before the year is over.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Baby Splitting Sucks
Bill paying has to get done, but a struggling songwriter is better served by making wise choices when money runs out and you have to make hard choices. Here are a few ideas to make it a little easier to make these tough decisions.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • 'music writing" • "music composition"
Bill paying has to get done, but a struggling songwriter is better served by making wise choices when money runs out and you have to make hard choices. Here are a few ideas to make it a little easier to make these tough decisions.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • 'music writing" • "music composition"
Computer Crashes Can Be Fun
My computer crashed again, so this article is late. Crashes are rarely career-wreckers, though, and sometimes they are an easy fix any musician can do without expert help. Here are a few tips to get your electronic pal back to work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
My computer crashed again, so this article is late. Crashes are rarely career-wreckers, though, and sometimes they are an easy fix any musician can do without expert help. Here are a few tips to get your electronic pal back to work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Creating A Music Space
Most of us only have a small area in our home we can devote to music. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of to make it a more efficient and enjoyable space where you can work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Most of us only have a small area in our home we can devote to music. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of to make it a more efficient and enjoyable space where you can work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Don't Let Them Jerk Your Chain
The music industry is full of people who try to manipulate others. Here are a few ideas to keep from falling into the traps they dig for musicians.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • stalkers • bullying
The music industry is full of people who try to manipulate others. Here are a few ideas to keep from falling into the traps they dig for musicians.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • stalkers • bullying
Embrace Your Inner Fool
It takes a lot of courage and inner toughness to be a songwriter. Don't let others shame you by calling you a fool. Have fun, instead, being the biggest idiot you can, and show them that they are the real idiots--living passionless lives.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
It takes a lot of courage and inner toughness to be a songwriter. Don't let others shame you by calling you a fool. Have fun, instead, being the biggest idiot you can, and show them that they are the real idiots--living passionless lives.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Enlarge Your Vocabulary
As any sort of artist, you can really never know enough. Here are a few ways to increase your vocabulary, whether it pertains to words, musical styles, or things you know about so you can write songs about or sound intelligent discussing them.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
As any sort of artist, you can really never know enough. Here are a few ways to increase your vocabulary, whether it pertains to words, musical styles, or things you know about so you can write songs about or sound intelligent discussing them.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Faking It
Just because some musician stiffed you and didn't show up in the studio or you need a drum or other track for a song doesn't mean you have to do without. Here are a few ideas to get you past this little roadblock.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition" • "music writing"
Just because some musician stiffed you and didn't show up in the studio or you need a drum or other track for a song doesn't mean you have to do without. Here are a few ideas to get you past this little roadblock.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition" • "music writing"
Fattening Your Sound
You don't have to create a "wall of sound" to get the thicker sound industry types seem to like. Here are a few simple ideas to add to what you already have and create fuller--sounding songs.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
You don't have to create a "wall of sound" to get the thicker sound industry types seem to like. Here are a few simple ideas to add to what you already have and create fuller--sounding songs.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Finding Your Voice
Many of us hope to someday be the next person that all the karaoke singers want to imitate. That's hard to do if you are still imitating your favorite singer. Here are a few tips on creating your own personal style.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Many of us hope to someday be the next person that all the karaoke singers want to imitate. That's hard to do if you are still imitating your favorite singer. Here are a few tips on creating your own personal style.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Giraffe Writing
Next time you feel stuck as a songwriter, think of a giraffe...a very tall giraffe. Here are a few fun ways this creature really helps us think of how to be better songwriters.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Next time you feel stuck as a songwriter, think of a giraffe...a very tall giraffe. Here are a few fun ways this creature really helps us think of how to be better songwriters.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
It Doesn't Have To Make Sense
A lot of popular music lately is freeform. Lyrics may not rhyme, instruments may jump from one style or key to another, but this is a great way to dust off those great lines you've come up with and mixmaster them to your first real hit.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
A lot of popular music lately is freeform. Lyrics may not rhyme, instruments may jump from one style or key to another, but this is a great way to dust off those great lines you've come up with and mixmaster them to your first real hit.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
It Hurts to Learn to Play Guitar
Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to write with, once you get around to learning to play one. If you've made this decision, here are a few tips to make the processs a little less physically painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to write with, once you get around to learning to play one. If you've made this decision, here are a few tips to make the processs a little less physically painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Learning Music Law
Here are a few ideas to get you started studying the perhaps most boring but most essential part of songwriting--the legal side of music.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
Here are a few ideas to get you started studying the perhaps most boring but most essential part of songwriting--the legal side of music.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
More Health Tips For The Musician
Here are a few simple health tips you can try that strangely will help your songwriting, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Here are a few simple health tips you can try that strangely will help your songwriting, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
More Lyric Hunting Tips
Sometimes the usual sources of inspiration just don't work for a lyricist. If you find yourself stuck just now, here are a few sources of material you may have overlooked.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Sometimes the usual sources of inspiration just don't work for a lyricist. If you find yourself stuck just now, here are a few sources of material you may have overlooked.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
More Rhythm Fun
Go ahead and buy that cowbell you've always wanted, and check the bargain bins for some AfroPop or Raga music. Here are a few ideas on how to get a fresh sound for your rhythm tracks.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • "music writing" • songwriting
Go ahead and buy that cowbell you've always wanted, and check the bargain bins for some AfroPop or Raga music. Here are a few ideas on how to get a fresh sound for your rhythm tracks.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • "music writing" • songwriting
More Something From Nothing Ideas
Sometimes we are stuck without our instruments for a time. If you are in this rut, here are some ideas to keep playing, even if you've had to sell or pawn your favorite instrument.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes we are stuck without our instruments for a time. If you are in this rut, here are some ideas to keep playing, even if you've had to sell or pawn your favorite instrument.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
More Writers' Block Fighters
Sometimes life events make it tough to write music. Here are a few ideas to get those writing juices moving, even when your thoughts are on work or the holidays.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Sometimes life events make it tough to write music. Here are a few ideas to get those writing juices moving, even when your thoughts are on work or the holidays.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Music And Love Can Mix
For most musicians, our art is our main passion in life. If your significant other feels left out, though, this can generate frictions that can cut down on your writing time in the long run. Here are a few tips to keep that from happening.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
For most musicians, our art is our main passion in life. If your significant other feels left out, though, this can generate frictions that can cut down on your writing time in the long run. Here are a few tips to keep that from happening.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Music Isn't Always Fun
Working hard on your music can often take the fun right out of it, as well as the rest of your life. Here are a few tips on how to get the joy back into your favorite pastime, and maybe make a few new songs in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Working hard on your music can often take the fun right out of it, as well as the rest of your life. Here are a few tips on how to get the joy back into your favorite pastime, and maybe make a few new songs in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Musical Stress Busters
Stress isn't the enemy--it can be a musician's best friend. Here are a few ways you can get the jitters to work for, and not against you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Stress isn't the enemy--it can be a musician's best friend. Here are a few ways you can get the jitters to work for, and not against you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Playing The Street
Here are a few tips for becoming a street musician. Busking is becoming very popular, and is a great way to get your music heard.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Here are a few tips for becoming a street musician. Busking is becoming very popular, and is a great way to get your music heard.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Putting Up With Nonsense
Sometimes folks can be pretty heartless picking on you because of your choice of aspirations. Here are a few tips for handling the meanies that put you down for being a musician.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes folks can be pretty heartless picking on you because of your choice of aspirations. Here are a few tips for handling the meanies that put you down for being a musician.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Shock Value
To shock or not to shock? This is a question that all songwriters and artists have to ask themselves. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you make a decision about this controversial topic.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
To shock or not to shock? This is a question that all songwriters and artists have to ask themselves. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you make a decision about this controversial topic.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Should You Sing Your Own Songs?
Sometimes singing on your own demos can be the worst thing you can do. Sometimes it could be the best thing for your song. Here are a few thoughts to help you decide which singer would best serve your song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition"
Sometimes singing on your own demos can be the worst thing you can do. Sometimes it could be the best thing for your song. Here are a few thoughts to help you decide which singer would best serve your song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition"
Snowglobe Songwriting
Sometimes we need to totally change the course we are on as songwriters in order to keep moving in our field. Here are a few ideas you could try to shake things up and get your career on a forward path, again.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting
Sometimes we need to totally change the course we are on as songwriters in order to keep moving in our field. Here are a few ideas you could try to shake things up and get your career on a forward path, again.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting
Solar Flares and the Songwriter
The solar flare we are getting this week can cause songwriters trouble, but not if you prepare for it. Enjoy this wonderful spectacle of nature, and let it inspire you to write, not keep you from doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
The solar flare we are getting this week can cause songwriters trouble, but not if you prepare for it. Enjoy this wonderful spectacle of nature, and let it inspire you to write, not keep you from doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Songwriting For The Holidays
Here are a few tips on writing songs for this holiday season, as well as a few ways to get them some exposure.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "holiday songs" • "christmas songs"
Here are a few tips on writing songs for this holiday season, as well as a few ways to get them some exposure.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "holiday songs" • "christmas songs"
STOP YOUR GRIPING AND JUST GET GOING
Sure, rotten things happen to all of us, but the important thing is to keep moving along and not stop to fret about the past. Here are a few ways you can take care of yourself so you can keep writing, and get bogged down in worry.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
Sure, rotten things happen to all of us, but the important thing is to keep moving along and not stop to fret about the past. Here are a few ways you can take care of yourself so you can keep writing, and get bogged down in worry.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
Surviving As An Older Songwriter
Being over 30 doesn't mean you are "over the hill" when it comes to songwriting. Many companies are more open, now to older songwriters. Here are a few ideas to keep you going.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "career change" • "older musician"
Being over 30 doesn't mean you are "over the hill" when it comes to songwriting. Many companies are more open, now to older songwriters. Here are a few ideas to keep you going.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "career change" • "older musician"
That Last Yard
Sometimes we quit too soon. Here are a few ideas you might not have tried if you are yet another musician thinking of tossing in the towel.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Sometimes we quit too soon. Here are a few ideas you might not have tried if you are yet another musician thinking of tossing in the towel.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
The Music Convention
Music conventions are held frequently all over the country. Here are a few ideas so you can get the most out of these great networking opportunities.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
Music conventions are held frequently all over the country. Here are a few ideas so you can get the most out of these great networking opportunities.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
The Silly Guitarist
The guitarist is often the most stodgy member of a band, but it really shouldn't be that way. Here are a few ideas for guitarists to try to make themselves a little more approachable and a more fun person to write songs or perform with.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
The guitarist is often the most stodgy member of a band, but it really shouldn't be that way. Here are a few ideas for guitarists to try to make themselves a little more approachable and a more fun person to write songs or perform with.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Things To Do Part Two
Stuck home because of bad weather? Here are some musical things you can work on even if you can't get out of the house. There are always the taxes...
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting
Stuck home because of bad weather? Here are some musical things you can work on even if you can't get out of the house. There are always the taxes...
"cindy lee haddock" • "music composition" • songwriting
Travel and the Songwriter--Part 2
Many musicians find that they have to travel in order to get their music heard. Here are a few more tips not covered last week if you need to move around to get your music the exposure it deserves. Next week's issue will cover a few more tips.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Many musicians find that they have to travel in order to get their music heard. Here are a few more tips not covered last week if you need to move around to get your music the exposure it deserves. Next week's issue will cover a few more tips.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Travel and the Songwriter--Part One
Well, another threat to our airlines came out this week, so count on longer waits at the airport. Here are a few tips on how musicians can make travel easier on ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Well, another threat to our airlines came out this week, so count on longer waits at the airport. Here are a few tips on how musicians can make travel easier on ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Travel and the Songwriter—Part 3
Here are a few more travel tips for musicians, especially if you have to travel alone to places or if you have a limited budget.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Here are a few more travel tips for musicians, especially if you have to travel alone to places or if you have a limited budget.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Trigger Yourself
Sometimes we need to play mind games with ourselves to get us moving when we need to come up with material on demand. Here are some fun ways that might work for you to train yourself to be able to write anywhere, anytime.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes we need to play mind games with ourselves to get us moving when we need to come up with material on demand. Here are some fun ways that might work for you to train yourself to be able to write anywhere, anytime.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Versatility Helps
Versatility seems to be a hallmark of the consistently working songwriter. Here are a few examples and ideas that might inspire you to try something you didn't think you could do as a composer.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Versatility seems to be a hallmark of the consistently working songwriter. Here are a few examples and ideas that might inspire you to try something you didn't think you could do as a composer.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
What's Love Got To Do WIth It?
It's hard to write good love songs if you don't have love in your life. Here are a few tips that might help if your songs are suffering because you don't have this solid foundation to work from.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music writing"
It's hard to write good love songs if you don't have love in your life. Here are a few tips that might help if your songs are suffering because you don't have this solid foundation to work from.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music writing"
Working Wounded
Don't use a cut pinkie as an excuse to miss rehearsals, gigs or studio time if you can help it. Here are a few ideas for working around what may seem to be an impossible problem that really may be a blessing in disguise.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Don't use a cut pinkie as an excuse to miss rehearsals, gigs or studio time if you can help it. Here are a few ideas for working around what may seem to be an impossible problem that really may be a blessing in disguise.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Writing For Yourself
Sometimes you need to just forget all the rules and theory and just fingerpaint with your music. Here are a few ideas to let the inner brat inside you out in your writing, and maybe create your big hit in doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes you need to just forget all the rules and theory and just fingerpaint with your music. Here are a few ideas to let the inner brat inside you out in your writing, and maybe create your big hit in doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition"
Writing the Lonely Song
Loneliness can be a good thing. Try writing a song with a positive spin on this subject. Here are a few ideas to scoot you in this direction, but, being a songwriter, I bet you already have a few ideas along these lines....
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Loneliness can be a good thing. Try writing a song with a positive spin on this subject. Here are a few ideas to scoot you in this direction, but, being a songwriter, I bet you already have a few ideas along these lines....
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Writing Theme Songs
Want to write the next James Bond clone theme song? Think you can write a better pickup truck selling song than the one for the local truck dealer? Here are a few ideas of how to get your themeworthy tunes heard by the right people.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
Want to write the next James Bond clone theme song? Think you can write a better pickup truck selling song than the one for the local truck dealer? Here are a few ideas of how to get your themeworthy tunes heard by the right people.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing"
You Can Do It!
Here are a few ideas of how to stay positive when the rest of the world seems to want to stomp on your dreams of becoming a songwriter.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition"
Here are a few ideas of how to stay positive when the rest of the world seems to want to stomp on your dreams of becoming a songwriter.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition"
You Just Weren't Ready Yet
Okay, so you suddenly find your musical dreams squashed. It's not the end--the target has just been scooted back a bit, and it's up to you to get up and pursue it again. Here are some little ways to get you up and aiming at it again.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Okay, so you suddenly find your musical dreams squashed. It's not the end--the target has just been scooted back a bit, and it's up to you to get up and pursue it again. Here are some little ways to get you up and aiming at it again.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
You're Doing Great!
Sometimes songwriters can get down on themselves at the end of the year, feeling they just didn't do much. Now is the time to get that pencil out and see just how much you did do, and can do next year to push your music career forward.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Sometimes songwriters can get down on themselves at the end of the year, feeling they just didn't do much. Now is the time to get that pencil out and see just how much you did do, and can do next year to push your music career forward.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"