This week's article is about songwriting.
If you are a singer and a songwriter, you might want to devote some more time to making your songwriting stronger. You can get a lot of enjoyment out of singing and playing. You may even want to put some of your talent on a video then show it to friends and family. From there you can spread the word using some of the great Web sites (like this one) that help you get your message across.
But what if you are also a songwriter? You can write some words on paper or on the computer, try it out with some guitar chords or on your keyboard and there you have it – an original song. Do you want to take it to the next step? In the new world of music it won’t be enough to sing and play and hope for a record contract. In fact, that is the most difficult way to put your music “in the ears” of your listeners.
If you have placed a video on a site such as this, you already know something about marketing your songs and your talent through social networks, music sharing and so on. Fortunately for young singers and songwriters today it isn’t necessary to make a tape or CD and visit recording studios and radio stations to sell their music. You can reach thousands, even millions of people with good Web sites. But don’t just set up a camera and start singing. Pay a little attention to your songwriting and make your presentation as strong as it can be.
However, there is a little more to this part of the story. If you think the traditional way of getting a recording contract is crowded and impossible, you are right. But the new Internet methods of marketing and the self-recording world are also attracting a lot of new performers. That’s where some quality songwriting can separate you from the rest of the pack.
Start your songwriting in one of two places – lyrics and melody. While a lot of new, young singers can put their thoughts and feelings into words, only a few give enough time to melody. It is important to come up with songs that not only tell a story but also are pleasant to listen to. Even if they are sad but powerful songs the main vocal line must be something that stays with the listener for awhile after he or she hears it.
If you feel that your melody and singing need some work but you want to start getting some attention from the “pros” right away, try sending your lyrics to a couple of lyrics contests, such as the contests conducted by songwriting and music magazines. Before you do, make sure you have your lyrics copyrighted. We can get into the details of copyrights later but the key is to make sure you protect your work. At that point you need to find the right people to read your lyrics or hear your song.
If you need help with songwriting, there are plenty of resources online.
Check out Masters of Songwriting: The Best Songwriting Book Around - Great For Songwriters Looking To Get To The Top In Today's Music Industry. Everything Is Here From Creating Commercial Songs, To Marketing, Digital Help, Global Covers, To Reading And Understanding Publishing Contracts.
Or Professional Songwriting Secrets - A Professional Songwriter Finally Exposes His Hot Tips, Tricks, And Inside Techniques On How You Can Write Unique, Powerful, And Catchy Songs Anytime You Want.
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- Hot Tips for Music Production
- Making Music – Don’t Get Discouraged!
