Articles related to "Songwriting"
YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE ! IMPRESS ME!
Most reps will toss any song that doesn't reach the first chorus in 60 seconds. Here are a few tips to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
• songwriting • music composition • songwriting • music composition
Most reps will toss any song that doesn't reach the first chorus in 60 seconds. Here are a few tips to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
• songwriting • music composition • songwriting • music composition
Ricky Sans Songwriting Process
With the new CD fresh in the stores, Melee guitarist Ricky Sans explains the band's songwriting process in part two of our special series of interviews here at Suite101.
• ricky sans songwriting • melee songs • devils & angels • imitation • built to last
With the new CD fresh in the stores, Melee guitarist Ricky Sans explains the band's songwriting process in part two of our special series of interviews here at Suite101.
• ricky sans songwriting • melee songs • devils & angels • imitation • built to last
How to write a hit pop song
Always wanted to write a hit pop song about that nasty breakup that you had? It's easier than you'd think. The secrets are there for the taking. Read on..
• songwriting • writing pop songs • write hit songs • pop songwriting • how to write songs
Always wanted to write a hit pop song about that nasty breakup that you had? It's easier than you'd think. The secrets are there for the taking. Read on..
• songwriting • writing pop songs • write hit songs • pop songwriting • how to write songs
Songwriter Tyler Earle Interview
Tyler reflects on songwriting, the process of writing songs, and his musical projects so far, both as a performer and a writer.
• songwriters in staines • songwriting as a career • interview with tyler earle • advice for songwriters • songwriting and production
Tyler reflects on songwriting, the process of writing songs, and his musical projects so far, both as a performer and a writer.
• songwriters in staines • songwriting as a career • interview with tyler earle • advice for songwriters • songwriting and production
How Inspiring: Tapping into Songwriting
Thoughts on inspiration as it pertains to songwriting.
• song • songwriter • lyrics • music • songwriting
Thoughts on inspiration as it pertains to songwriting.
• song • songwriter • lyrics • music • songwriting
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
Songwriting
Songwriting is a way to check and see if your students are grasping all of those theory lessons that we present. Better yet, it's a way to allow their minds to "paint" a picture with sound. It is a wonderful vehicle for identifying those students with "natural" ability too.
• songwriting • resources • links • music • process
Songwriting is a way to check and see if your students are grasping all of those theory lessons that we present. Better yet, it's a way to allow their minds to "paint" a picture with sound. It is a wonderful vehicle for identifying those students with "natural" ability too.
• songwriting • resources • links • music • process
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"
Songwriting: Inspiration
Every song has to have a start somewhere. Where will your hit song come from?
• inspiration • songwriting • writing • beatles • mccartney
Every song has to have a start somewhere. Where will your hit song come from?
• inspiration • songwriting • writing • beatles • mccartney
Songwriting: Methods
There are many ways to go about writing a song. Which one is right for you?
• songwriting • songs • chord progression • riff • methods
There are many ways to go about writing a song. Which one is right for you?
• songwriting • songs • chord progression • riff • methods
Tips On Songwriting Collaboration
Skirting the pitfalls.
• song • songwriter • lyrics • lyricist • composer
Skirting the pitfalls.
• song • songwriter • lyrics • lyricist • composer
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"
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
Don't Take It Too Personal
An article discussing the dangers of over personalizing songs.
• songwriting • allegorical • stories
An article discussing the dangers of over personalizing songs.
• songwriting • allegorical • stories
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"
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 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"
Jimmy Page
One of the greatest session musicians and songwriters to ever pick up a guitar.
• page • plant • jones • bonham • led zeppelin
One of the greatest session musicians and songwriters to ever pick up a guitar.
• page • plant • jones • bonham • led zeppelin
Jimmy Webb - Songwriter Extraordinaire
A brief look at the accomplishments of legendary songwriter and composer - Jimmy Webb.
• songwriting • music legends • music • jimmy webb • composers
A brief look at the accomplishments of legendary songwriter and composer - Jimmy Webb.
• songwriting • music legends • music • jimmy webb • composers
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"
Mellow Yellow: The color Yellow in songs
Examine the color Yellow, songwriting, "Yellow" by Cold Play.
• yellow • songwriting • cold play
Examine the color Yellow, songwriting, "Yellow" by Cold Play.
• yellow • songwriting • cold play
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 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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
Streaming Audio for the Starving Musician
How to cheaply stream Real Audio song files over the internet.
• music • songwriting • real audio • kent newsome
How to cheaply stream Real Audio song files over the internet.
• music • songwriting • real audio • kent newsome
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"
Taping on a Shoestring Budget
Some basic studio tips that will allow you to record your demos without getting financially destroyed.
• music composition • composition • songwriting • sound studio • studio tips
Some basic studio tips that will allow you to record your demos without getting financially destroyed.
• music composition • composition • songwriting • sound studio • studio tips
The Art of the Deal- Independent Co-Publishing Agreements
Songwriting, Publishing, Co-Publishing
• songwriting • publishing • co-publishing
Songwriting, Publishing, Co-Publishing
• songwriting • publishing • co-publishing
The MP3 Revolution- Part 2
MP3 technology as a tool for the independent musician and songwriter.
• mp3 • music • songwriting
MP3 technology as a tool for the independent musician and songwriter.
• mp3 • music • songwriting
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"
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"
Turning Minuses Into Plusses
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
• musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
• musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
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 is a Song Bridge?
Songwriters always talk about the bridge of the song but what is a bridge?
• songwriting • writing pop songs • pop songwriting • how to write songs • write pop songs
Songwriters always talk about the bridge of the song but what is a bridge?
• songwriting • writing pop songs • pop songwriting • how to write songs • write pop songs
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 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"