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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Social Media Writers
If you are in the music business like myself then you probably are just now trying to figure out how to use Facebook Twitter etc. to gain a fan based or some new customers for your music. As a writer myself and from what I learn over the last year or so, it is important for you to begin to use the art of persusaion to get people to fall in love with what you are doing. Writing powerful comments on twitter and posting good comments on Facebook will help you garner you communities respect. In the end this will lead to building relationships which will hopefully lead to money being made in the music business once folks are lead to check out your work. It is a slow grind but the pay off is huge when you finally get people to buy into what you are offering as a songwriter. Songwriting and social media have a great love affair if you know how to work the two.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Writers Block Freedom Process
Have you ever had a block in your brain when it comes to writing? Many artist like myself seem to run into writers block often when creating something you to give to the public. Inorder to beat the writers block there are a few things you can do.
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique for Writer's Block
From one writer to another, a video using EFT to clear writer's block! For more info on EFT, please visit:
www.emofree.com or http Rainbow Recognizer on Hubpages.com hubpages.com Make yourself a great day! are a few things you should do to beat the block.Breaking Through Writer's Block
... the process can be explained, to describe it as “steps” only denigrates both those afflicted and the cure. With that said, below is an outline for the process, which has worked successfully throughout each case of writer's block. ...
Publish Date: 10/20/2010 0:17
http://writers.notebookforyou.com/best-writers/breaking-through-writers-block.html
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Music Contracts
As a songwriter you got to learn the contracts that come with the business. Many artist get ripped off all the time and as a songwriter you have a even bigger responsibilty to get paid by learning the business.
Music Contracts: Make Entertainment Industry Insiders Take You ...
There are millions of dollars to be made in the music industry.
Publish Date: 09/29/2010 22:12
http://www.incturkey.org/business-entertainment/music-contracts-make-entertainment-industry-insiders-take-you-seriously/
Avoid long-term music contracts to ensure that there are always opportunities on both sides for the withdrawal and the renewal of contracts and ensure that the artist would not be pressured into signing any contract. ...
Publish Date: 09/29/2010 9:19
http://articles.vp.ly/sample-music-contract/
Youtube
Entertainment Lawyer Kendall Minter Explains New Medias Influence on Music Contracts
In this
http://www.artistshousemusic.org/ segment - Attorney Kendall Minter explains how the proliferation of digital music has prompted the industry to revise its legal language to encompass all types of recorded media. This, he explains, will protect clien...Other Videos
Contracts for Independent Musicians, Video Producers, Labels available from Indie Artists Alliance http://www.indieartistsalliance.com/ and Indie4Life.com http
Music Business Video -Recording Contracts
Wendy Day, Founder of the Rap Coalition drops real information on the 360 record deals during a TJsDJs Quarterly Record Pool Meeting in Florida. This is a must see music business video for anyones serious about a career in the music industry.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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.
Related Articles
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.
Related Articles
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.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Re: Legal Tips for Songwriters
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)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Re: Great Sites for Songwriting
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
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
Friday, August 21, 2009
How To Write Great Songs Every Time
This songwriting guide is a great way to ensure you come up with a huge amount of songs! You'll find following these methods will yield a huge amount of ideas and more completed songs than ever before. The most important thing to remember here is that you must completely ignore your inner critic, do not under any circumstances think to yourself "Hmmm, this idea is no good" no matter how you feel about it, keep writing and moving forward.
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind as a songwriter is to not let your inner critic paralyze your creativity. The moment you have a negative thought, banish it to the back of your mind and just keep writing and pushing on! This method is all about generating as many ideas as you can, quality control comes later.
TECHNIQUE ONE: Create a chord sequence or riff on your instrument of choice, either loop it on your computer or just play it over and over while improvising lyrics and melodies over the top. Your aim here is to come up with as many ideas for your melody as you possibly can, don't worry about whether your lyrics make sense or not, you can redraft those later. I usually don't stop until I've come up with at least 10 or more ideas.
TECHNIQUE TWO: Find a drum or percussion loop and write as many different songs as you can over the top of it. Vary your chords and riffs and really try to make each attempt different to the last. Again I aim for 10 as a minimum
The best songwriting guide to follow is to create as many ideas as you can. Once you've finished your songwriting session, give it a day or two then go back to your ideas to edit them. Chances are you'll end up with a few finished songs straight away, the rest of your ideas you can refer to later. You'll find songs you write in the future will heavily feature ideas you came up with months or even years before!
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind as a songwriter is to not let your inner critic paralyze your creativity. The moment you have a negative thought, banish it to the back of your mind and just keep writing and pushing on! This method is all about generating as many ideas as you can, quality control comes later.
TECHNIQUE ONE: Create a chord sequence or riff on your instrument of choice, either loop it on your computer or just play it over and over while improvising lyrics and melodies over the top. Your aim here is to come up with as many ideas for your melody as you possibly can, don't worry about whether your lyrics make sense or not, you can redraft those later. I usually don't stop until I've come up with at least 10 or more ideas.
TECHNIQUE TWO: Find a drum or percussion loop and write as many different songs as you can over the top of it. Vary your chords and riffs and really try to make each attempt different to the last. Again I aim for 10 as a minimum
The best songwriting guide to follow is to create as many ideas as you can. Once you've finished your songwriting session, give it a day or two then go back to your ideas to edit them. Chances are you'll end up with a few finished songs straight away, the rest of your ideas you can refer to later. You'll find songs you write in the future will heavily feature ideas you came up with months or even years before!
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