Tag: songwriter
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Def Leppard influenced writing on guitar especially
I grew up listening to Def Leppard so my guitar writing was heavily influenced by the style of Phil Collen and Steve Clark. It is most obvious in the song above when the verse changes to the chorus and there is that chunky guitar sound. Although today my influences have expanded into other genres of…
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The best way to get your music in front of major labels, producers, and publishers
It’s nearly impossible to get industry professionals to listen to a demo. Sending an unsolicited CD that will likely be tossed directly in the trash is a waste of money. An unsolicited email will likely get you nowhere either, especially if there is an attachment that has not been requested. From an article on Mixmag…
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When it comes to making music, never give up!
I can just imagine the CDs I’ve sent out as promotion material to radio stations spending mere moments in a CD player and then going directly into the trash can. Even after getting permission to send a CD to a radio station or blog, I sometimes wonder if they even listened to all of the…
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I entered 4 songwriting contests to see how the judging would differ
I entered the Song of the Year a contest, the John Lennon songwriting contest, the Song Door contest, and the UK Songwriting Contest and here are the results. 4 songwriting contests, four different judging panels… What will different judges say about the the same song entry. I really enjoy entering songwriting contests, it’s exciting to…
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The value of your music
Don’t let the opinions of others affect how you interpret and value your songwriting. The music business is based upon personal preference and not everyone is going to get the energy at the core of your work. It’s also a matter of luck in this business and a touch of who you know. It’s a…
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An exciting part of being an independent musician
I began playing music because of the great feeling of release allowed me when I was younger, but I have found over the years that there is so much for at play for me when it comes to why I have carried the love to writing with me for so many years into adulthood. I…
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Music, art, and the creative life
My day job is in hospitality; something I would never want to do for a living, but it pays the bills and puts a roof over my head while I do what I love. Writing music, and telling stories by means of song is one of the most fulfilling things I have experienced. Creating something…
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