Articles related to "Songwriting Tips"
Building on Strengths
A collection of strategies for finding out what you are best at as a songwriter, so you can use this information to better your chances of succeeding in this difficult career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
A collection of strategies for finding out what you are best at as a songwriter, so you can use this information to better your chances of succeeding in this difficult career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
Feel the Beat! Writing a Great Groove
A quick lesson on how to lay down a rhythm track, and a few fun ideas of how to make it a memorable asset to your musical work.
music composition • songwriting • "cindy lee haddock" • songwriting tips • "drum machine programming"
A quick lesson on how to lay down a rhythm track, and a few fun ideas of how to make it a memorable asset to your musical work.
music composition • songwriting • "cindy lee haddock" • songwriting tips • "drum machine programming"
Keeping Busy as a Songwriter
Career at a standstill? Here are a few hints to get you moving in some direction, at least, when it seems all you are doing is spinning your wheels.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music compositon" • "songwriting tips"
Career at a standstill? Here are a few hints to get you moving in some direction, at least, when it seems all you are doing is spinning your wheels.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music compositon" • "songwriting tips"
Networking on a Budget
A good bit of songwriting involves obtaining exposure for your work. Don't let a lack of funds keep you from meeting the people you need to contact. Here are a few tips to finding and getting your product to people that can help your career along.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
A good bit of songwriting involves obtaining exposure for your work. Don't let a lack of funds keep you from meeting the people you need to contact. Here are a few tips to finding and getting your product to people that can help your career along.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
Songwriting Tips - Song Ideas
The first step of songwriting is to identify and develop one good, strong song idea.
songwriting guide • how to write a song • how do i write a song? • song ideas • song writing ideas
The first step of songwriting is to identify and develop one good, strong song idea.
songwriting guide • how to write a song • how do i write a song? • song ideas • song writing ideas
Songwriting Tips: Pick a Perspective
When a great idea hits, a songwriter's mind goes into overdrive. But at some early point in the writing, every songwriter must chose the right point of view
songwriting • lyric writing tips • how to write a song • first person songs • songwriting guide
When a great idea hits, a songwriter's mind goes into overdrive. But at some early point in the writing, every songwriter must chose the right point of view
songwriting • lyric writing tips • how to write a song • first person songs • songwriting guide
The Job of Songwriting
If you want to be a professional songwriter, you have to treat it like a job, not a hobby. Here are a few pointers on how you can fit 4-8 hours of songwriting into even the busiest days.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • music composition • songwriting tips
If you want to be a professional songwriter, you have to treat it like a job, not a hobby. Here are a few pointers on how you can fit 4-8 hours of songwriting into even the busiest days.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • music composition • songwriting tips
Try, Try Again
When you get a letter from an artist saying that your material wasn't suitable, but the person wonders if you have something in a different style, don't be discouraged, just rewrite!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
When you get a letter from an artist saying that your material wasn't suitable, but the person wonders if you have something in a different style, don't be discouraged, just rewrite!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music composition" • "songwriting tips"
Writing Songs You Don't Want to Write
Dislike of a music style is no reason to not try composing in that style. Stretching into other genres not only makes you a more bankable commodity, it exposes you to the opportunity to blaze unmarked trails and create the next trend.
music writing • songwriting • music composition • songwriting tips • "cindy lee haddock"
Dislike of a music style is no reason to not try composing in that style. Stretching into other genres not only makes you a more bankable commodity, it exposes you to the opportunity to blaze unmarked trails and create the next trend.
music writing • songwriting • music composition • songwriting tips • "cindy lee haddock"
Are You Ready?
Many times, people aren't ready when the wonderful happens. The dream becomes a nightmare as you stumble out silly words, or otherwise embarass yourself because you just forgot to work out the details. Here are a few ideas to prevent the worst and help ensure the best.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Many times, people aren't ready when the wonderful happens. The dream becomes a nightmare as you stumble out silly words, or otherwise embarass yourself because you just forgot to work out the details. Here are a few ideas to prevent the worst and help ensure the best.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Be A Good Friend
Most songwriters will admit to you they don't want a handout, they want a job. Here are a few ideas to get you started on how to be a better pal to your fellow musicians when they come to you asking for help.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Most songwriters will admit to you they don't want a handout, they want a job. Here are a few ideas to get you started on how to be a better pal to your fellow musicians when they come to you asking for help.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Bored Stiff To Dos
Bored with songwriting? Don't even want to look at your guitar or even go into your practice room? Here are a few more ideas you can try to "trick" yourself into at least writing a few lines, if only to relieve guilt for taking a walk.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • " songwriting tips"
Bored with songwriting? Don't even want to look at your guitar or even go into your practice room? Here are a few more ideas you can try to "trick" yourself into at least writing a few lines, if only to relieve guilt for taking a walk.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • " songwriting tips"
Can You Give More?
Charities are great at twisting arms to get folks to help them out. Musicians are often useful softies, so they love to push us into their corners. Here are a few ideas to have this help, not hurt your career, and be a lot more fun.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Charities are great at twisting arms to get folks to help them out. Musicians are often useful softies, so they love to push us into their corners. Here are a few ideas to have this help, not hurt your career, and be a lot more fun.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Damage Prevention
Songwriting can sometimes become a dangerous profession. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep you safe as you run around trying to further your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song writing tips"
Songwriting can sometimes become a dangerous profession. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep you safe as you run around trying to further your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song writing tips"
Dealing Without Your Computer
The demise of your computer is usually only temporary, although it might seem the end of the world to many songwriters. Here are a few practical steps you can take to keep moving, until you can get your machine back from the shop.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing" • "music writing"
The demise of your computer is usually only temporary, although it might seem the end of the world to many songwriters. Here are a few practical steps you can take to keep moving, until you can get your machine back from the shop.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing" • "music writing"
Don't Get Mad - Do Something!
Taking the energy you get from being angry at something life has dealt you and doing something constructive with it can really help your songwriting. Here are a few ideas of how to channel that power into something positive.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Taking the energy you get from being angry at something life has dealt you and doing something constructive with it can really help your songwriting. Here are a few ideas of how to channel that power into something positive.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Don't Let Your Illusions Use You
Too many artists talk themselves out of a music career. Here are a few tips on how to keep that from happening to you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "songwriting tips"
Too many artists talk themselves out of a music career. Here are a few tips on how to keep that from happening to you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "songwriting tips"
Dream Big
Thinking of what you want to accomplish with your songwriting is often half the battle to getting you there. Here are some suggestions to get you moving by creating a clear picture of just where you want to end up.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Thinking of what you want to accomplish with your songwriting is often half the battle to getting you there. Here are some suggestions to get you moving by creating a clear picture of just where you want to end up.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Dream Songs
Dreams can be a great source of songwriting material. Here are a few ideas you may not have considered in writing a song about your or someone else's sleep life.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Dreams can be a great source of songwriting material. Here are a few ideas you may not have considered in writing a song about your or someone else's sleep life.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Finding More Music Funds
Rising oil prices are playing havoc with many musician's plans for this year. Here are a few ways to squeeze those pennies so you can still afford studio time, seminars and that next demo, instead of just barely making survival bills.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Rising oil prices are playing havoc with many musician's plans for this year. Here are a few ways to squeeze those pennies so you can still afford studio time, seminars and that next demo, instead of just barely making survival bills.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Handling Windfalls
Sudden cash is a wonderful thing! Sometimes, it is best, though, to remember you are still a struggling musician and think of the best way to use this windfall instead of blowing it all on a big party. You can celebrate your wisdom later.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
Sudden cash is a wonderful thing! Sometimes, it is best, though, to remember you are still a struggling musician and think of the best way to use this windfall instead of blowing it all on a big party. You can celebrate your wisdom later.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
Healing The Hurts
Coming close but still failing to make a big personal goal can be a career ending defeat to many musicians. Here are a few simple steps you can take to heal and refuel yourself to get back into the hunt as soon as possible.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Coming close but still failing to make a big personal goal can be a career ending defeat to many musicians. Here are a few simple steps you can take to heal and refuel yourself to get back into the hunt as soon as possible.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Heat Training
Some of the best paying gigs are in the summer, when kids are out of school, have extra cash and spend it on a concert or so. A musician has to be able to handle the heat, though. Here are some training ideas to get you ready.
"cindy lee haddock • " songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Some of the best paying gigs are in the summer, when kids are out of school, have extra cash and spend it on a concert or so. A musician has to be able to handle the heat, though. Here are some training ideas to get you ready.
"cindy lee haddock • " songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Holiday Ideas For A Musical New Year
Use your holiday downtime to set up your musical goals for next year. Here are a few ideas to get that ball rolling.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Use your holiday downtime to set up your musical goals for next year. Here are a few ideas to get that ball rolling.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Honesty Pays
A few lawsuits or an embarassing visit to a local psyc unit later, some finally realize that it isn't a good idea to pad their music resumes. Here are a few good reasons for just being truthful, and as wonderful as you really are.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
A few lawsuits or an embarassing visit to a local psyc unit later, some finally realize that it isn't a good idea to pad their music resumes. Here are a few good reasons for just being truthful, and as wonderful as you really are.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
I Just Want To Write!
There is nothing wrong with just wanting to be a songwriter and not a performer. Actually, this is probably harder to do that putting your own music on stage. Here are a few ways you can make this work for you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
There is nothing wrong with just wanting to be a songwriter and not a performer. Actually, this is probably harder to do that putting your own music on stage. Here are a few ways you can make this work for you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
In The Morning
After a late evening practice or gig, getting up early is probably the last thing a songwriter wants to do. Learning to use those dazed and confused moments before you leave for work can really help your songwriting, though. Here's how.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
After a late evening practice or gig, getting up early is probably the last thing a songwriter wants to do. Learning to use those dazed and confused moments before you leave for work can really help your songwriting, though. Here's how.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
It's All Good
We need to stop thinking about formats, rules and whether or not something is good. We can freeze ourselves up thinking we shouldn't write unless it is perfect, forgetting the best songs are rewritten. Just write!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
We need to stop thinking about formats, rules and whether or not something is good. We can freeze ourselves up thinking we shouldn't write unless it is perfect, forgetting the best songs are rewritten. Just write!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Keeping Your Head
Winning and losing are really both illusions. Sometimes what is more important is learning what you can from both so you can come back and try again with even better results.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Winning and losing are really both illusions. Sometimes what is more important is learning what you can from both so you can come back and try again with even better results.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Keeping Yourself Repaired
Sometimes we neglect our health in the name of our music. Here are a few tips to prevent this, and a few quick fixes for when you do slip up to get you through your next gig.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Sometimes we neglect our health in the name of our music. Here are a few tips to prevent this, and a few quick fixes for when you do slip up to get you through your next gig.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Learning To Sound Real
Sometimes we try so hard to do things that we come off sounding fake. Here are some fun ways to relax into writing, and enjoying it in spite of ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing tips" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Sometimes we try so hard to do things that we come off sounding fake. Here are some fun ways to relax into writing, and enjoying it in spite of ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing tips" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Making The Dream Come True
It's a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to make our music work this year if we came up a little short of our goals in the last one. Maybe it's time to take a closer look at the way we are doing things, uncomfy as that may be.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
It's a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to make our music work this year if we came up a little short of our goals in the last one. Maybe it's time to take a closer look at the way we are doing things, uncomfy as that may be.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
More Disaster Preps For Musicians
This year has been very bad for natural disasters. Here are a few more ways a songwriter can prepare for the worst and handle this sort of emergency.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
This year has been very bad for natural disasters. Here are a few more ways a songwriter can prepare for the worst and handle this sort of emergency.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
More Fun With Homemade Instruments
A new sound is often all we need to give a special touch to a new composition. Here are a few more oddball ideas of instruments you may have around your home you haven't tapped the assets of just yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
A new sound is often all we need to give a special touch to a new composition. Here are a few more oddball ideas of instruments you may have around your home you haven't tapped the assets of just yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
More Holiday Gift Ideas
The holiday season is closing upon us fast. Here are a few easy ideas for gift giving that will not only help you find more songwriting time this season, but not seriously dent your budget at the same time.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
The holiday season is closing upon us fast. Here are a few easy ideas for gift giving that will not only help you find more songwriting time this season, but not seriously dent your budget at the same time.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Moving On
Rotten stuff happens. It seems a lot has happened bad to a lot of folks this year. Here are some musical coping strategies to let awful stuff enhance your music, not keep it from flowing.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips"
Rotten stuff happens. It seems a lot has happened bad to a lot of folks this year. Here are some musical coping strategies to let awful stuff enhance your music, not keep it from flowing.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips"
Music Is Everywhere
Running out of ideas of places to pitch your songs? Here are a few you might not have considered.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Running out of ideas of places to pitch your songs? Here are a few you might not have considered.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Natural Riffing
Riffs don't have to be bits of scales or regular groups of notes. Some of the most memorable mimic sounds we hear every day. Here are a few exercises you might try to get you to hear the riffs around you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing tips" • "music writing"
Riffs don't have to be bits of scales or regular groups of notes. Some of the most memorable mimic sounds we hear every day. Here are a few exercises you might try to get you to hear the riffs around you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing tips" • "music writing"
Never A Loser
"Loser" is a term losers call people they envy. Sure, with a full life, songwriters are bound to make mistakes. Here are a few tips to fix goofs when they do happen, and help prevent future ones from happening. Winners goof, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
"Loser" is a term losers call people they envy. Sure, with a full life, songwriters are bound to make mistakes. Here are a few tips to fix goofs when they do happen, and help prevent future ones from happening. Winners goof, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Oddball Rhythm Fun
Sometimes the stuff you bought from the drum department just seems to sound trite to you. Here are a few more ideas you can try even at home to add a novel aspect to the rhythm track of your next song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes the stuff you bought from the drum department just seems to sound trite to you. Here are a few more ideas you can try even at home to add a novel aspect to the rhythm track of your next song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Preferred Formats Come And Go
Always ask the person you are giving your music to exactly what format they would prefer to get it in when you send it. This can make the final difference in many cases of whether or not your song gets picked, or whether someone joins the band.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Always ask the person you are giving your music to exactly what format they would prefer to get it in when you send it. This can make the final difference in many cases of whether or not your song gets picked, or whether someone joins the band.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Recharging Your Batteries
Drowsiness can really put a dent in your creativity, as well as waste you money in slowness and goofs in the studio. Here are a few healthy ideas to keep you awake that won't break your pocketbook.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Drowsiness can really put a dent in your creativity, as well as waste you money in slowness and goofs in the studio. Here are a few healthy ideas to keep you awake that won't break your pocketbook.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If you think about it, you are already very rich. You are surrounded by musical goodies that you have already created that just need to find the right homes. Here are a few ideas to help you find where things belong.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
If you think about it, you are already very rich. You are surrounded by musical goodies that you have already created that just need to find the right homes. Here are a few ideas to help you find where things belong.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Silly Strings
Non-guitar stringed instruments are often treated as the poor step brother of the guitar in much of pop music. Lately, though, they have started to come to the forefront. Here are a few fun ideas you might try to put them into your new tunes.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
Non-guitar stringed instruments are often treated as the poor step brother of the guitar in much of pop music. Lately, though, they have started to come to the forefront. Here are a few fun ideas you might try to put them into your new tunes.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
So What?
Missing a chance to get some music exposure you hoped for is hardly the end of the world. Sometimes we learn more by effectively handling disappointments than we can by showcasing at any overhyped music event.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Missing a chance to get some music exposure you hoped for is hardly the end of the world. Sometimes we learn more by effectively handling disappointments than we can by showcasing at any overhyped music event.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Song Storage
Secretarial work isn't something songwriters like to do, but it is a necessary evil. Here are a few ideas to make it a little less painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Secretarial work isn't something songwriters like to do, but it is a necessary evil. Here are a few ideas to make it a little less painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Songs Of Home
Even the word "home" triggers all sorts of thoughts in a listener, so why not use it as a song subject? Here are a few ideas to get you writing about the place you feel most comfy.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "music composing" • "music composition"
Even the word "home" triggers all sorts of thoughts in a listener, so why not use it as a song subject? Here are a few ideas to get you writing about the place you feel most comfy.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "music composing" • "music composition"
Songs Of The Bored
Boredom is something everyone faces, including the frustrated musician trying to do something useful for the day. Here are a few approaches you could try that will ring true with your audience without them changing the channel.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "song writing" • "music writing"
Boredom is something everyone faces, including the frustrated musician trying to do something useful for the day. Here are a few approaches you could try that will ring true with your audience without them changing the channel.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "song writing" • "music writing"
Songs Of The Unexplained
UFOs, miracles, heroes and the paranormal are all fun topics to write songs about. Why take the usual approach, though? Here are a few ideas to put a new spin on songs about the improbable.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing"
UFOs, miracles, heroes and the paranormal are all fun topics to write songs about. Why take the usual approach, though? Here are a few ideas to put a new spin on songs about the improbable.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing"
Songs To Sleep By
Lullabyes aren't just for little kids, anymore. A songwriter can come up with dozens of homemade songs to lull the average businessperson to sleep and make some good side money doing it. Here are a few ideas to get you started at least getting a better night's rest yourself.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips" • "songwriting tips"
Lullabyes aren't just for little kids, anymore. A songwriter can come up with dozens of homemade songs to lull the average businessperson to sleep and make some good side money doing it. Here are a few ideas to get you started at least getting a better night's rest yourself.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips" • "songwriting tips"
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