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10 Steps to Writing a Hit Country Song

Some great pointers from the song writer’s resource network.

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The Ultimate Whitney Houston Playlist

If you’re unfamiliar with the woman who shattered records by releasing SEVEN consecutive #1’s, this is where you need to start.  Turn it up and dance the night away.

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In honor of one of the greatest and incomparable performers of our generation who gave life to many great songs including this one written by R. Kelly.  RIP Whitney Houston.  Your last ballad was one of your best.

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Facebook 101 for Musicians and Songwriters

A valuable presentation put together by Root Music that every Musician, artist and songwriter should take note of when using social media to get their music out to the general public.

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"I Get Around" - The Beach Boys

I had my students analyze this number one song from 1964 in class today.  It’s Brian Wilson at his best in my opinion.  Everything from the harmonic progression, to the song form, to the experimental use of fuzz and reverb on the guitars (the first #1 song to do so) is just amazing.  This blogger has some great things to say about why this song is so great.  It’s a great listen and a great read.  Enjoy!

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31 Ways to Find Inspiration

A quick-guide to quick-start inspiration for the songwriter.  Remember, you can’t determine when inspiration will come, but you can facilitate it and be ready to capture the moment when it happens.  Fill your life with things that inspire you and you won’t be able to write fast enough to capture those moments.

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Great Songwriting Tips!

Some basic, but helpful tips for songwriting.  An easy ready, brief and to-the-point, just like a good chorus :)

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I love a good break-up song!  This is one of my favorites.  What’s one of yours?  Faith Hill’s vocal range here is pushed to the limit, delivering on a sound that marries beautifully with the lyric and message of this song, not to mention the title!

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Crafting a lyric that communicates universal truth a different way than how it’s been said before will set your song apart from all others.
Travis Doucette

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33 ways for songwriters to stay creative!

33 ways for songwriters to stay creative!

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