Essential Needs in Songwriting

If you are a writer who writes songs then you need certian tools to help you get to the top of your market. I myself always kept a dictionary with me when i ran into a stump with writing songs. You as a song writer have to study the industry and stay abreasted on technology inorder for you to take your style of writing to the next level.

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Software Every Songwriter Should Own

Are you a songwriting prude? Do you sigh and shake your head when someone mentions "rhyming dictionaries"? Well, folks, I hate to break the news, but the information highway is plowing a great big road right through your creative process and perhaps it's time to jump on board.

Self Confidence in Songwriting Is Critical, Heres How to Believe In Yourself


Self confidence in songwriting is critical, here's how to believe in yourself and your songwriting with a lesson from hit songwriter Hugh Prestwood.

I attended a seminar where Hugh Prestwood gave a songwriting lesson and an explanation of his process of songwriting.

Every songwriter is different and each has unique processes to write songs. Some write to title, some start with the music etc.

Hugh is a very successful writer who takes three to four weeks to write a song. He usually doesn't co-write.

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Ten Tips for Songwriters: Credits, Copyrights, and Coauthors

The biggest issues among bands is who gets the credit. I think it is important for band members to take into account how to deal with the legal problems that rise from songwriting. If you ever wonder how to get your proper credit then read this...

You may have written an outstanding song with a fabulous melody, great lyrics, and memorable hooks. Yet your work doesn't stop there. Songwriting raises many legal issues such as: who gets the credit for a song, how are royalties split, can you claim tax deductions for home studios, and should you register a copyright. Here are ten tips to help manage the legal and business side of your songwriting.


1. Figure Out Songwriting Credits, Now!

If you're writing songs with others, as soon as you finish the song, agree with your collaborators as to how to split potential revenues. If you wait until after you have a deal or record the song, you could end up sorting out credits and payments with band members who have long since left the group. Many bands also include non-writing members in the income. You don't need a formal contract on who gets the credits; an informal written agreement will suffice.


2. How to Decide Who Gets Songwriting Credits

A songwriting copyright is awarded to those who jointly contributed to the song's structure, chord progressions, and lyrics. This can be anyone, even the members of the rhythm section (in many songs -- especially in rock, pop, and dance music -- a bass or drum part is so integral to the song that it becomes as important as the melody). The best way to decide:

* the members of the band determine who wrote the songs, or
* throw out traditional rules and share equally (or by some other formula)

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TOP 10 SONG WRITING WEB SITES

New songwriters some time have a tough time connecting with other songwriters. Research and digging through the madness is the only way to connect with others that have the same passion about writing like you do. Social media is a great place to build the bridge to connect with others in your niche or market.

Here is a list of ten top websites for songwriting