Songwriter Articles

1). From Motown to Hip Hop By : Michael Bell
Growing up in the City of Detroit during the early sixties was a memorable era for music. It was a period of time whereby the unique sounding records of Motown were being played and heard throughout the streets, nightclubs, house parties and radio stations everywhere. It was common to have the soulful R and B records playing on the jukeboxes while folks were dancing in the streets or singing in the barber shops and beauty parlors to the love songs that eventually captivated the hearts of millions of people throughout the world.
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2). Songwriter Confessions #2 By : Bill Dollar
Any real Beatle fan knows that Stu Sutcliffe was the original bass player,who died of a brain embolism before the Beatles became famous. But what if it hadn’t been Stu with the deadly weakness, but rather…? There is very little time left now. The meeting will take place in a matter of hours: an event so significant for future generations that nothing can be allowed to change it in any way.
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3). Copyright and music, the right way to protect your rights. By : Sherif
If you enjoy writing and recording your own music then you probably just want to concentrate on that, but it is worth taking a few steps today that can save a mountain of trouble later on. Register your work: If you want to get published, or even if you self publish your work, you will be sending copies to your agents, record companies, or other individuals.
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4). How to Become a Successful Independent Artist or Songwriter By : Lynn Monk
By far the most important skill to have if you wish to become successful with anything, is ATTITUDE. An old Chinese proverb once said, "90% of the journey towards success is over once you have stepped outside your front door." The reason many people fail, is because they'd rather stay in and watch the TV. Of course, that first step outside is a philosophical one.
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5). Barry Manilow - Singer And Songwriter Extraordinaire Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault
For generations, Barry Manilow has been singing his way into the hearts of millions of people from every corner of the globe. His songs are anthems for couples in every time zone, and his songwriting acumen is legendary. Fans will be thrilled to know that Manilow is returning to the stage in Las Vegas in 2006. Manilow will be playing regular shows at the Las Vegas Hilton, and his appearance is just another reason to visit the biggest oasis in the world.
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6). Songwriter Confessions #4 By : Bill Dollar
Once a recording studio reaches a certain size, it has to have a studio cat. That seems to be Nature's unwritten law and you resist it at your peril. It happens as you're unwrapping the new Lexicon reverb unit that will take you up to the next level of sound. Before the carton has been cleared away, there is a scratching at the studio door. And you really don't have any say about the applicant.
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7). "Hooks To Hits: The Key to Writing Songs That Sell" By : Alex Forbes
Copyright 2006 Alex Forbes The main ingredient that distinguishes a perfectly respectable "album cut" from a hit song is the presence of a killer hook. But if hooks like that were so easy to create, we'd all be millionaires! How can you enhance the impact of your songs' hooks to appeal to both audiences and the People Behind Desks? Read on! To make this article more useful, gather up your 3 strongest or most recent titles, hooks or choruses, so that you can apply what we're discussing to the "real world" of your material.
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8). Ten Tips To Help You Produce A Better Song By : Kevin Sinclair
Although recording has afforded us the luxury of new wonders and expectations being met within the music scene, old style needs should be in place to give your songs that extra significance and listed below are some tips to help you perfect your arrangement prior to the start of recording.
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9). How To Write Original Songs That People Like By : Chris Chew
Writing songs that people will like is easy, but controversial. Here is why.
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