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Professional Songwriting

March 17, 2022
edugarnishmusicproduction
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  “It all comes down to feeling.”   QUALITIES OF A GREAT SONG -Reliability/Message   -Catchiness  -Melody (Contour) -Progression (Chords)  -Originality/Uniqueness  -Lyrics [Imagery, word selection, alliteration, rhyme scheme     -Form Appeal (Universality),  -Tells A Story, "Singability” -Memorability -Dynamic Structure -Repetition -Strong Sonic Appeal   -Simplicity -Contrast -Phrasing (where you come in on the beat // leaving space),  -Syncopation -Social Awareness (Pop Culture) -Authenticity/Identity   -Word Play -Lyrical Rhythm -Concept/Purpose -Clarity Of Message -Rhythm/Meter/Tempo -Form/Structure -Contrast   -Shock...

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Professional Songwriting

March 17, 2022
edugarnishmusicproduction
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Professional Songwriting “It all comes down to feeling.”     The song -The backbone of the music industry -Songs are the fuel that powers the global music business machine -Not all good songs are hits / Not all hits are good songs What determines a HIT?  -Radio play (manipulation) -Sales (traditional measure) -Streaming -Cultural connection    Qualities of...

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Record Labels and Structure

March 17, 2022
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Record Labels and Structure “Wherever you are, always do your best.”    UPDATE: Big win for songwriters!  http://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/biz-hails-increased-us-streaming-rates-for-songwriters-and-publishers/071258   Major Labels Structure (chapter 11) -Why a major label?  -Benefits: Large advances, marketing budgets, radio promotion, **relationships** -Radio Promo: Easy 100K per single -Video Production 50K to 500K+ per video (evolving) -Tour support -Publicity -Marketing   ***They can “push the...

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