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Songwriting Without An Instrument

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Recently someone commented on one of my blogs that they would like to know how to write a song without an instrument.  You would think that because there is music involved, it would be next to impossible to write a song without any musical “ability”.

Well, even if we are not [...]

When It’s Time To Record Your Song

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There are a number of things to consider when you decide that your song is ready to be recorded.  As a songwriter, you want the best representation of your song;  a recording that makes it stand out without creating too many distractions or losing focus.

Before you make the [...]

What Fred Taught Me

Fred Booker

I started writing songs when I was about 12, but it wasn’t until I was almost 20 that I took my first songwriting workshop. It was an 8 week course, facilitated by a fellow named Fred Booker. Fred was a real character and a great teacher, who was born in Chicago and [...]

Q & A – Putting Music To Lyrics

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Here’s an email I received:

Dear Irene, I play guitar (lefty), just started, and i find it sometimes abit hard to get songs i like (like, by famous people, from the radio, whatever) abit hard to play, because i can’t get the exact tune. So i wanted to start [...]

Your First Open Mic – A Few Tips

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What is an open mic? For those of you who don’t know the term, it is an event usually held at a bar or a coffeehouse where songwriters or performers take turns going up, sometimes on a stage, sometimes just a riser, and playing a short set of songs. [...]