SONGWRITING TIPS

Here are a few simple tips we use to create GREAT songs..

1) Focus on what people can relate to- Usually thats love and relationship issues. We may not all club..or drink and smoke...So find a common ground for the audience you are trying to reach.

2)LISTEN TO MUSIC- There is NO WAY possible you can create something you don't have a clue about.

3)Try to write SOMETHING everyday if you can- Find inspiration from your surroundings and personal experiences. Sometimes a conversation with a friend can spark a great record.

4)Rewrite- Learn to rewrite lyrics if they are not as strong as they should be. Many times in this industry you will be asked to do a rewrite on something you felt was perfect. Check pride and move on.

5) BUY A VOICE RECORDER- Be prepared to record melodies, song titles, concepts and lyrics ANYWHERE!!

6)Relax- Stop over-thinking. A song is a simple conversation written to a melody..backed by music..We speak full songs EVERYDAY!!

7)Try different things- Sometimes we write songs for our favorite artist without realizing.. (Ex. My favorite artist may be Usher..and all the songs I write sound like Usher should be singing it). That is DEFINITELY not the way to be successful in the songwriting game.

8)HOOKS- The hook of the song is the MOST important part of the song. Make sure you hook the listener.

9)First Line- The first line of your song will set the pace of the next 3-5 minutes of your song.. Make it Memorable.

10) Forget the money- Money does not come immediately. Master the small before you attempt to conquer the large.

11) PAY YOUR DUES- Everybody who is anybody in the music industry did this. This includes being turned down,having songs rejected, phone calls not returned, producers not sending tracks,Sitting in the studio countless hours without writing ANYTHING just observing, sometimes not getting a check at all..and so much more. This process separates the weak from the strong. In time if you are paid in full the same people who didn't return your call will be calling you.

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