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- How to Write a Song (Mini-Series)Have you ever wanted to take up songwriting, but had no idea where to start? No problem, these articles will help guide you and get you started on a journey to writing beautiful pieces of music!
- Richard Marx Talks Songwriting and New Christmas AlbumInterview with one of the greatest songwriters ever.
Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Songwriting Duo Has DiedNick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson died Monday after battling throad cancer.- Songwriting Nashville Style Getting Song IdeasIn some of my past articles I have talked about the fact that for those wanting to be songwriters, there isn't really a school they can enroll in to learn the craft. If they wanted to be doctors or lawyers there are many institutions of higher education they could study at.
- Songwriting Nashville Style '" Finding Songworthy IdeasSometimes getting started writing a song can be the hardest part, at least in the beginning. Before you start getting ideas for songs, you need to know what makes a great song. So how do you learn things like what makes a great song?
Songwriting Success is Knowing What Not to DoSome Fail-Safe Ways To Become A Successful Songwriter. Had I taken my own advice, I might well have succeeded on the terms stated here.
Three Major Steps of SongwritingThe three major steps of songwriting are as follows: lyrics, music, and title. Either one of these steps are interchangeable; there is no right or wrong way to write a song.
4 Tips to Get Out of a Songwriting SlumpHere's a few tips to re-light your artistic fire and help you start writing your way out of a songwriting slump.- Devium EP Review - the Self-Titled DebutDevium's got all of the technical proficiency and blistering fury on tap demanded for killer metal and they've crafted a debut that's overflowing with power, fury, and promise.
Songwriting Secrets: Introduction to SongwritingAn overview of the basic rules and regulations of Songwriting.- Women's History Month - 1960s Musicians: Carole King, Part 1Part 1 of a 2-part article on arguably the greatest female songwriter of the popular era: Carole King.
How to Improve Your SongwritingThe article outlines some tips to follow if you need help with songwriting.
On Metal Songwriting: Part IILearn more about the masterpieces of metal -- and how to virtually emulate them -- in the second part of this series.- Tori Amos, Girl Power, Female Songwriting, and "iieee""iieee" from Tori Amos evokes loss, longing, sadness, and acceptance. It's only life, after all.
- Top Resources for Aspiring SongwritersHere are some resources to help songwriters develop their careers.
- Songwriting 101: Advice from the Other SideTips and advice on songwriting from the perspective of a music executive, publisher and producer.
- How to Write Music with a Songwriting PartnerHere are a few tips for learning to write songs with a songwriting partner.
- A Songwriter's Guide: The Three Levels of SongwritingProfessional songwriters sound distinctly better than amateurs. This is not because they have magic abilities, secret scales, or special equipment. This is because most amateur songwriters do not consider all three basic levels of songwriting.
- A Guide to SongwritingIn this guide, I will try to teach aspiring songwriters the basic guidelines and methods that I use when I create songs.
- How to Win Songwriting ContestsHere are a few tips for winning songwriting competitions, as well as some advice on what not to do.
- 4 Common Songwriting MistakesHere are some of the more common mistakes that songwriters make when trying to craft the perfect song.
"Idol" Dropping the Songwriting Contest: Why It's Good for Aspiring SongwritersConsider it a positive that American Idol won't be doing their songwriting contest this year. After a false designation of being for amateurs, it clearly was meant for professionals. And even they may not do a good job writing a song this time around...- 4 Great Songwriting CompetitionsHere's a look at some of the best songwriting contests around, and what they can offer up-and-coming artists that enter them.
- 4 Tips for Entering Songwriting ContestsHere are a few tips for maximizing your potential when entering a songwriting contest.
- How to Tell If a Songwriting Competition is LegitimateHere's a look at a few ways to tell whether a songwriting competition is legitimate or a rip off.
The Jack Knight Songwriting AcademyJack Knight is the hitmaker behind songs for P Diddy, Jennifer Lopez, Keyshia Cole, Christina Aguilera, Biggie, Faith Evans and many more.- How to Win Big in the Business of SongwritingThis article will detail how a songwriter can be successful by treating songwriting as a business rather than simply a creative endeavor.
The First Annual American Idol Songwriting Contest: Not Just for Amateurs (or Dummies)!When you see songwriting contests filtered through behemoths such as "American Idol", one might be tempted to yell out (to either yourself or someone you presumably know): "Ok, what's the catch?"- Music Careers: SongwritingOne song could set you up for life if you know how to write one. Imagine, your single on download websites, online radio websites and your own website and it sells thousands of copies. That one song can bring you royalties
- Songwriting Process: A Personal Look at How Songs Come AboutSongwriting is quite entertaining, because the possibilities are certainly unlimited. As I start a piece, I take a direction, but I am never sure where I will end up. Ideas float gently and easily through the mind and soul.
- Dream Theater's Octavarium Gives Band Songwriting CredThe band has managed to create an album that the average music fan can enjoy with melodies and straight driving drumming from Portnoy for the most part,allowing sonic pleasures rarely given from the New York based prog-rockers.
- Songwriting 101: Don’t Expect to Get RichSome firsthand experiences illustrate the challenge facing songwriters to get any return on major dollars spent on music.
- The Decemberists' 'Long Live the King' ReviewA review of The Decemberists latest release: Long Live the King.
Top 10 Things About Roots Rock Sensations the Wood BrothersWant to learn more about The Wood Brothers? Check out these Top 10 Things About Roots Rock Sensations The Wood Brothers. Sure to get you to your local Box Office PDQ! The Woods Brothers, on Sirius Radio and on tour.
Scott H. Biram Set to Release Fourth Studio Album, "Bad Ingredients"Scott H. Biram is raw, gritty and perfect in an unperfect way. His fourth album, "Bad Ingredients" showcases his swap-dirty style.- Songwriting 101: Pitch SheetsHow do you get your song to an artist? The answer is a pitch sheet. Here are three reputable pitch sheets in the music industry.
Songwriting Structure: Four Main Parts All Songs Must HaveIn the effort to write your own song it is important to understand the structure in which most songs follow. This guide will allow you to explore the four necessary parts to any song for any genre of music.- Old Radio Dogs/New TricksStretching out with a variety of writing and creative endeavors can give you new ideas and techniques to freshen up your radio commercials.
- My SongwritingHaiku reflecting the meaning of writing a song.
- Nick Ashford: Love Will Fix ItNickolas Ashford, with his wife Valerie Simpson were songwriting and music geniuses. We'll miss his pen, his voice and his presence.





