One of the most important things I learned about co-writing was when NOT to say anything! Silence is so important to the process of allowing thoughts to form. However, too many times a novice songwriter thinks they need to be sure and throw in everything that goes through their minds so they will “do their… Read More » about Co-writing: How you figure percentages
Songwriting
Tips on writing music
Ok.. got some great comments on writing lyrics; so on to the next part of the songwriting equasion: here are some tips on writing the music. The Music – should have a memorable melody. should have structured patterns of rhythm. These structures can be more free-form, however it takes experience and study of patterned music… Read More » about Tips on writing music
More on lyric tips for songwriters
Wow, I got some great comments on my last post about writing lyrics. Before going on to writing music, I’d like to post on my commenters’ thoughts about lyrics. Leigh Ann, you ask about my favorite song lyrics and songwriters: There are so many truly great songs now… I can’t think of all but some… Read More » about More on lyric tips for songwriters
Lyric tips for songwriters
I get lots of questions about songwriting. This is, of course your inner voice, and so the subject belongs on “All Things Vocal” (don’t cha think?) I intend to write a 3-part series on songwriting, beginning with my thoughts on writing great LYRICS. In my humble opinion, no matter what the musical genre, a well-written… Read More » about Lyric tips for songwriters