It’s really funny. Every musician I’ve ever known had one dream or another. But the truth is that there are really no clear ways or information available to show you how to get a contract to record a song. You
Songwriting takes so much time and effort that many people give up before they have a chance to finish the song. Many people focus too much on the finished project before looking at all the components of songwriting, but the
Authors sometimes find it really tempting to use song lyrics in a novel or story. The lyrics of the song are so powerful and so appropriate that…… Well, they have to be there. If you are considering using the lyrics
It’s not easy to know how to write music for texts that would immediately be accepted by the target group. Lyrics are just one of the elements of songwriting, so learning to write music to lyrics is critical for all
Musical instruments are devices capable of producing sounds in a pattern. They help to create the soundtrack of human emotions, rhythm and dance. Their history is difficult to trace and complicated because they come from so many different cultures. Over
As a result of these broad benefits, it is not surprising that many parents are keen to encourage their children to learn to play a musical instrument at an early age. At first glance, this is a great idea, but
Musical Vocabulary and Purposes Many years ago, I had a college friend who was a devout evangelizer of abstract painter Marc Rothko. I remember that she overflowed on a catalogue of Rothko’s work, while thinking that I should be aesthetically
Learning to write lyrics can be the hardest or easiest part of writing songs for different people. I myself am a more music-oriented person and therefore preach by writing music THEN lyrics. Most composers preach this order, but let’s not
One thing that has always puzzled me is the fact that while country music is one of the most popular musical genres in the United States, outside the country it is not as well regarded. In fact, if you go
An important skill that every composer should have is choosing the right notes and chords to harmonize with the right words. Choosing a good title is also very important. All of this must be incorporated into the song. Who to
Music is the most beautiful form of art that communicates through a variety of musical instruments that produce sounds, rhythms, and tones. The oldest musical instrument dates back to the rich heritage and after that many varieties have been introduced, each
