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How To Legally Use Copyrighted Music

Free copyright music is often mistaken with free public domain music or music in which the copyright has expired. A copyright is in place for the lifetime of the author plus 70 years. If more than one songwriter has authored the music, then the copyright ... Read >
Author: Richard Cunningham

Candyman by Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera's album Back to Basics feature the hit single Candyman, a song written by the singer in collaboration with Linda Perry. This was the first song created by Christina and Perry in the album Back to Basics. Candyman by Christina Aguilera i... Read >
Author: kati Makat

The Musician's MP3 Download Pennies Don’t Add Up

Since the emergence of Napster a long struggle between record companies and download sites to establish a system of royalty payments that could trickle down to the people who actually write and perform the music that's being sold. People still buy CDs, bu... Read >
Author: Pat Boardman

So You Wrote Some Lyrics...

This the first article in a series of articles that cover the steps a lyricist should take in order to convert his lyrics into actual complete songs. So you write lyrics...but are you a real lyricist? I mean have your words been put to music? We all kn... Read >
Author: Mahmoud Ibrahim

Links Directory - What Users Want

First things first, I have to admit I'm more of a songwriter than a webmaster. Actually, I'm just a songwriter who happens to own a website. Therefore, I decided to save whatever little experience I have as a webmaster for another article and write about ... Read >
Author: Mahmoud Ibrahim

Sales Success: Nowhere to Go Today?

Copyright 2006 Daniel Sitter Tommy Shaw, guitarist and songwriter for the popular rock band, Styx, wrote a song several years ago entitled "Too Much Time on My Hands" where he included the lyrics "I have a nowhere to go and all day to get there" and "I... Read >
Author: Daniel Sitter

Making the Most of Your Photographs When Scrapbooking

When choosing which photographs to use for your scrapbooking project, it is best to pick photos of good quality. Consider choosing only photos that clearly illustrate the theme you desire for your album. Digital pictures, instant photos and even black ... Read >
Author: Jane Karwoski

5 Songwriitng Tips

1.Sharpen your Songwriting skills every day. Like an athlete who strives to practice so as to reach the peak of his/her performance, a songwriter or a composer should also practice regularly...OK. you are talented and everything, but your talent means not... Read >
Author: Mahmoud Ibrahim

So, You Want To Collaborate? The Key to Success For Songwriters

Copyright 2006 Alex Forbes Collaborating is one of the most rewarding and productive activities a songwriter can engage in. It's also one of the most challenging. Co-writing will stretch you in ways you can't even imagine up front. Take a look at th... Read >
Author: Alex Forbes

What Inspires You?

Have you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work?... Read >
Author: graham and julie

Creating The Perfect Structure For Your Song

You know what they say about rules? Actually they say lots of things about rules but here's two - rules were made to be broken, and you have to know what the rules are before you can break them. While Judge Dredd may not agree with the first, the second i... Read >
Author: Ian Waugh

Audience's Perception Of Songs

Any songwriter knows that a song will not make it without having well-written music and perfectly crafted lyrics. But the interaction between music and lyrics in a song poses two questions. The first is which is more important and the second is which shou... Read >
Author: Mahmoud Ibrahim

Write Songs the Music Industry Wants to Hear!

Write Songs the Music Industry Wants to Hear! Sure, "art for art's sake" is cool... but what if you're pursuing a career as a songwriter? This article is full of suggestions for how you can tailor your songs to suit the requirements of music business p... Read >
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The Songwriting Habits

Some songwriters just wait for inspiration, those are not likely to succeed. Inspiration comes as a result of work; to get inspired you have to work hard and practice. So, how can you practice songwriting?! The habit of sitting down to actually think abou... Read >
Author: Mahmoud Ibrahim

How to Develop a Good Ear

What do we mean when we say that someone "has a good ear?" Actually, the term can mean several things. When someone has a good ear, they can accomplish at least one of the following: 1) they can identify, usually by note name, the various pitches that ... Read >
Author: Gary Ewer

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