Welcome back to several more things songwriters can do when their songs are finished… 3. Schedule A Demo Speaking of bringing your song to the next level, it’s time to decide if your song is worth a further investment of your time and financial resources. If we’re honest with ourselves as songwriters, we have to admit that not every song we write is demo-worthy. However, if you believe that this particular song is genuinely ready for prime time, then you Continue
Songwriting thought of the Day
Is your lyric too long?
- Do you know the appropriate amount of words for a commercial pop lyric?
- Do you know what bearing the tempo of the song has on the amount of lyrics you can use?
- Is your lyric actually a lyric, or is it a poem, a list, or an essay?,,,,
- Did you know the average amount of verses for a pop song at the moment = 2 , whilst the average amount of choruses = 3
- Are you lyrics too 'wordy'?Here's a great article on this subject >>
Using Songwriting Hooks to Make Your Songs Unforgettable Great Article at: http://www.inspired-songwriting-tips.com/songwriting-hooks.html Songwriting hooks can be lyrical, melodic, or both. Let’s take a look at lyrical song hooks and how you can use them to make your songs unforgettable. Ask any songwriter or A&R person what they think is the most important part of a song. Invariably, you will get the same answer: “The Hook!” The hook is the part that grabs us by the ear (and the heart) and Continue
Andrea Stolpe Berkley Music One of the most exhilarating parts of recording a record is collaborating with players, producer(s), and engineers who ‘get’ our music. When we find a match with good chemistry, our songs take on new life with more focus, more energy, and the ability to more fully connect with our listeners. A producer is a musician who oversees the recording project. On small records, this person may co-write many of the songs, program the tracks, hire and Continue
