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Q&A: Any suggestions on applying for Songwriting at Belmont University, Nashville?

On 19/05/2013 By

Question by Yulda: Any suggestions on applying for Songwriting at Belmont University, Nashville?
I’m planning to apply for next fall, but I would like someone to explain me how it is. I know that I have to send three original songs and I would like some tips on what would work and what not. [...]

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Q&A: How do I help my friend who is a musician get his music heard by the right people?

On 17/05/2013 By

Question by missBambi: How do I help my friend who is a musician get his music heard by the right people?
My mate is an excellent singer songwriter, this is not an opinion it is fact! Everyone who hears his music is blown away by his talent. Hes already done the usual gigging around [...]

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Q&A: What, in your opinion, makes a good guitarist?

On 15/05/2013 By

Question by EFC for life: What, in your opinion, makes a good guitarist?
Is it speed, raw emotion or songwriting talent? any answers appreciated x

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Answer by ACE KING
me (I play guitar).

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Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith is working to [...]

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Q&A: How many hours of guitar playing does it take to master it?

On 13/05/2013 By

Question by Danny: How many hours of guitar playing does it take to master it?
Ive been playing for 5 months and am a pretty solid player but far from professional been playing piano for 5 years so i know a fair bit of music theory and songwriting.How dedicated do you have to be [...]

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Q&A: What should I be when i grow up?

On 11/05/2013 By

Question by Zoe-Megan: What should I be when i grow up?
For my GCSE’s im taking Fine Art, Geography, French and History.
I like art, music and songwriting.
I’m a bit crazy, i talk ALOT and am very creative.
Can i have some ideas cause i really want a good job.
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Q&A: Luving electro Music, How do i start? (Music hardware)?

On 09/05/2013 By

Question by hermet: Luving electro Music, How do i start? (Music hardware)?
I’ve started songwriting lessons.
I play piano around grade 3 ish
i like artists like… Hadouken! , Late of the pier and crystal Castles
i luv the gameboy retro 8 bit noises. Im planning on getting LSDJ.
But [...]

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Songwriting Help For Songwriters’ Block

On 07/10/2012 By

Songwriting Help For Songwriters’ Block

Few songwriters use thesauruses during the songwriting process, thinking it’s either a form of cheating, it ruins their natural creativity making lyrics sound forced, or simply because they don’t own a copy of one! But a thesaurus offers the most songwriting help when it comes to songwriters block and there [...]

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Songwriting – Collaboration Or Aberration – Part 1

On 03/10/2012 By

Songwriting – Collaboration Or Aberration – Part 1

Suddenly, you’ve just invented a device that will change the world as we know it! That’s right. You’ve gone and done it now. Further, only you know what it is to be called, what it looks like, and what it feels like. You are absolutely sure that [...]

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The First 3 Steps To Becoming A Successful Songwriter

On 29/09/2012 By

The First 3 Steps To Becoming A Successful Songwriter

As a songwriter, you are writing songs for other recording artists to perform. Your work can transform unknown recording artists into superstars. You will be popular in the music industry if you develop a reputation for being a great songwriter.

Preparation Is Key!

You need to [...]

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3 Songwriting Tips On Writing A Pop Song

On 27/09/2012 By

3 Songwriting Tips On Writing A Pop Song

Article by E Lee

3 Songwriting Tips On Writing A Pop Song – Entertainment – Music

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Songwriting Tips – A Common Problem That Songwriters Face

On 21/09/2012 By

Songwriting Tips – A Common Problem That Songwriters Face

Here is a common problem that one of my subscribers expressed to me recently…

“I’m 16 and the main problem is, I know what I want to write, but when I do write it down I just think it sounds lame” Now she’s 16 years old, [...]

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